Dust-off - MEDEVAC Mission Afghanistan

[sertox12345]

great work you guys save alot of lives

[iliveanddie]

This video also doesn't show where they accidently drop one of the KIA's out of the bird. It took my platoon 12 hours to recover the fallen soldier. This was a sloppy medevac.

[yousocrazy]

I was there. Ambush started around 3pm, we didn't lifted out until about 9 or 10 pm that night. Thanks to the flight crews and medics.

[yousocrazy]

THANK YOU DUSTOFF-SFC BEGAYE

[OsakaUE]

Nevermind, i'm a fucking idiot.I just realized it was probably taken from another helicopter since apaches always acompanie DUSTOFF medevacs.

[OsakaUE]

Was this video taken from a AC130?

[xsoundxwavex]

@OsakaUE no lemme guess ur a cod player?

[OsakaUE]

@xsoundxwavex No, but i'm guessing the video was either taken from AC130, UAV, or a helicopter, I was just wondering.And how exactly do you know it wasn't?You aren't the uploader.

[xsoundxwavex]

@OsakaUE they wouldnt use an ac130 for this those are for taking out big things they are in a medevac chopper hovering above the accident most of the cameras are the same with thermal control becuase they have good range and good scales. but this is most likely from a medevac chopper and not a uav or ac130

[OsakaUE]

@xsoundxwavex As i replied, i'm an idiot.I forgot that Apaches always acompanie DUSTOFF blackhawks.

[jspecda6]

@xsoundxwavex if you notice in the top left hand side of the screen you'll see the word "TADS", this the viewing system used in an AH-64 apache. And just to let you know, apaches do not always accompany medevac birds. It depends on the nine-line dropped.

[KarILsson]

Just want to thank US medevac in a-stan for helping my swedish bros out 20100917 :D

[stybarrow]

it must be very rewarding, and difficult, to be in a dust-off unit.

[Internetclassic]

Wow, incredible images....at times they are otherworldly. Like watching a dragonfly hover over a stream. beautiful.

[prewittda]

ladyfal3601 who is you dad. first name of course because I was one of the pilots in that medevac aircraft and I know the man who was in the other seat and he has 1 daughter. His initials are J.D.

[hk3172]

I can´t find the story. Anyone has the exact link?

[ladyfal3601]

might have to do things that they might not want to do or they might have to see things they dont want to see. My dad is a remarkable man an inspiring man, and you......you are just a sorry and pathetic excuse for not only an american but a human

[ladyfal3601]

Wow......Enchilada01 I could write a thousand pages of disgusting words about you, but i wont for this reason. I am only in middle school, and when i see my dad going away to war to not only fight to save my life but yours as well and then have you say those awful things about him it brings tears to my eyes. Not for my dad or for me but for you. Because you dont understand the meaning of sacrifice or honor or pride. The men of the u.s. armed services have to wake up every day knowing that they

[belsbyrn]

ladyfal3601 GOD BLESS YOUR FATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DUSTO­FF!

[belsbyrn]

You ...I'm at a loss of words. I am a MEDEVAC pilot. I will save our forces or the bad guy's. enchilada01 you are a child and no not of the world. This vid projects the hero, the people that run in when others run out. You live in a small box and don't see the real world. I love my fellow man and try to say him everyday....I am MEDEVAC

[iRide239Group]

@belsbyrn

[4hisarmy]

Thanks to your Dad and all the people who paid a high price.

My boyfriend still in Afg, also a pilot. Miss him dearly. ... I'm counting the days, hope to hear from him again soon.

[ladyfal3601]

My father was apart of this mission he was one of the medivac pilots. When he came home on R&R I interviewed him and then wrote a report on and turned it into a contest and it won for the school district and it won the award of Most inspiring essay. I love my dad very much and im proud to call him my father. God bless all those soldiers who helped that day and God bless all the soldiers that died.

[MacThizzit]

thats awesome dude.

[jcbak]

Thanks to your Dad.

[wyo7011]

God bless you, your father, and your family. Thank you for your sacrifices and keeping us free.

[epidemik787]

i was on the QRF mission for this...i was in battle co...RIP

[MikoMeadows]

Just got back home after a year. I recognized chosin and abad was at J-bad dustoff.

[TheFredon]

c'est quoi la music ??? (elle est dans la chute du faucon noir )

[yousocrazy]

This was the ambush that i was in that happened 9 nov 07. never saw this video till now. we lost 6 that day.

[thanatos0446]

Thank you sir. We pray for those still on active duty daily. Our thoughts are with you always.

Keep your head down, eyes sharp, and front towards the enemy.

~PFC Swain

4-4 ARB OIF 05-07

[johannes19860]

the name of the song is "leave no man behind" ,theme song of the movie "black hawk down"

[SArmagh681]

I was with the 75th in Iraq, Sadly I saw too many of my friends go up in a dust off, but the crews were always respectful and caring, by the way what is this song, I feel a need to find it and save it somewhere

[razorx71]

I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for these men and women.

I recently decided to start a new chapter in my life, and to finally pursue my dream as a helicopter pilot. As insane as it may sound I feel as tho my calling is as a MEDEVAC pilot in Afghanistan. It is my first waking thought every single day.

I've lost 20lbs in just a few weeks, only 5lbs to go. In my first instruction flight after only seconds of hover instructions I could maintain hover and even taxi'd.

[razorx71]

I'm putting in a WO packet as a civilian in the coming weeks.

Wish me luck, god bless our armed forces.

[Nighthawk117]

You go for it mate, when our boys get hit, we'll be depending on U.S. Army choppers for Medevac in and around Oruzgan province.

On several occassions U.S. Army Blackhawks and/or Chinooks have been shot down trying to Medevac our special forces and they end up having to drive on their jeeps till the sun comes up to get to the nearest FOB or defend their position waiting for another Medevac and bailing the downed chopper crew etc., so you guys deserve the utmost respect.

[dmzflightmedic]

Medics do the job and accept the missions and risk because it is truely an honor to do so. I served as a Medic in the 2nd Infantry Division back when we still had night ambush operations, inside the DMZ. Three and a half years later I returned as an Advanced Level (91B2FY1) Flightmedic with Dustoff North. It was always an honor to take the missions, no matter how dangerous.

[corycollier]

Thank you for what you do. I know those of us with family and friends greatly appreciate y'all.

[dmzflightmedic]

You are welcome.

[WakeOfOrion888]

god i wish i could have been there. im sorry guys...fuck that place. kunar and nuristan are fucking evil.

[MaryAnnMunich]

Im Memoriam, almost one year later:

To the men of Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.

1st LT Matthew C. Ferrara, 24, of CA

SGT Jeffery S. Mersman, 23, of KS

SPC Sean K.A. Langevin, 23, CA

SPC Lester G. Roque, 23, of CA

PFC Joseph M. Lancour, 21, of MI

And Marine Sgt Phillip A. Bocks, 28, of MI

RIP, young warriors.

[prewittda]

This was real. It's not a blackhawk down rip. This music was chosen because this was one of the worst incidents in the 14 months that I was there and properly shows the emotion and respect that Medevac crews show to our fallen brothers. I know this because I flew this mission. Dustoff!

[MaryAnnMunich]

Thank you.

DUSTOFF!

[corycollier]

I second that!

[chevyboy503]

Thanks brother, Lord knows the last thing an Infantryman wants to do is call you in, but when we needed you guys were always there in no time. From a member of D co. 2-503, with too many friends killed or wounded that day...thank you

[prewittda]

Your welcome. It was an honor serving in the 82nd and I can speak on behalf of all the members of C co 3/82 Med that if we could've overshawdowed every mission we would have.

[lildebbsdebbs]

My son is a SGT with the Medevac crew in the 82nd. He is going back to that hell hole for the 3rd time in May. You, him, and all the troops are heros to me..

Stay safe and God bless all of you...

[cybrotium]

Fake! This isn't Blackhawk Down.

[chevyboy503]

I will always miss you Jeff Mersman... RIP

[Wimms173]

God Bless the families of the fallen 173rd Paratroopers.

[jssawright87]

I remember this day and will never forget it. I will never forget my husband's brothers' in arms that died that day. We love you all and miss you. God Bless our troops.

[gijane132001]

I remember that day and it will forever remain with me.

[gijane132001]

C Co 3-82nd in action....love you guys

[Yakko77]

That music from Black Hawk Down is so emotional. The music and the heroic deeds being carried out in this video by our nations finest brings more than a couple tears to my eye.

[MJRauwolf]

To the heroes that died that day and the ones left behind still fighting. God bless our Heroes. Thanks for the tribute.

[LGR10]

lester roque

my hero

you'll forever be missed

undying love for you, honey

[tiffisgod]

A hero.

[kcjasdog]

They all represent the best of the USA and why the MSM and ignorant hate the US. Thanks for sharing it, CJTFUploader.

[cybrotius]

I don't know why they deleted this scene from Blackhawk down. It was really cool.

[Wimms173]

this was an actual medevac in Afghanistan of soldiers from 2-503rd 173rd Airborne, with BHD music.

[chevyboy503]

you're an idiot

[TAMARLANE]

Amazing pictures.

[MaryAnnMunich]

Thank you again for this tribute. The story should not go untold. Im Memoriam:

To the men of Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.

1st LT Matthew C. Ferrara, 24, of CA

SGT Jeffery S. Mersman, 23, of KS

SPC Sean K.A. Langevin, 23, CA

SPC Lester G. Roque, 23, of CA

PFC Joseph M. Lancour, 21, of MI

And Marine Sgt Phillip A. Bocks, 28, of MI, of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA.

[MrJEspil]

@MaryAnnMunich I fought with Chosen Co. 2/503 173rd in Afghanistan 05-06. RIP brothers.

[lookhearsee]

All respect, and eternal appreciation!

[Mojomatrix]

Badass Angels ! God bless em all !

[Nemeanhavoc]

Salute to the Us MEDEVEC crew!

[LiberalshateAmerica]

We owe so much to these heroes, thank you brothers!

[Yakko77]

*salutes*

[twanablevins]

Men of Honor!!!

[NEPatriot]

I'll buy that!

[blackfive]

AMAZING.

[MaryAnnMunich]

Thank you for this tribute. God bless the MEDEVAC crews and all of our troops.