Dust Off Two Seven -USA

October 2008

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2008/sep/09/johndmchugh.afghanistan


In this report we follow a US dust-off crew who use helicopters for medical evacuation in Afghanistan. Their hazardous rescue missions have saved the lives of many Americans and Afghans over the years.
Weve seen some pretty messed up stuff, but you get a sense of doing good because youre helping a lot of people out, explains the crew chief.

Dust-off crews pride them selves on their reaction times. The enemy might still be near, but the safety of the wounded comes first.

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[Morris1962]

An excellent video, except for the preachy bit at the end. I understand and agree that uncensored footage should be taken of warfare. But I also believe that the soldiers have a right to not have a camera shoved in their faces when they are wounded. This is the same type of respect given to victims of auto accidents. Remember the outrage when pictures of a dying Princess Diana were published, well soldiers deserve the same considerations. Overall a good piece of journalism though.

[MrEthanHigh]

finally a journalist who doesnt slander our troops thank you

[predator1117]

Pictures of injured soldiers aren't good because of it's propaganda value to the taliban.

[MrRUShure]

Nice video.... Still remember my ride in one. Only difference was mine was a UH-1D and it was more of a scoop and run, and t was a long time ago. Never the less I owe my life to some WO1 and his crew. You guys were great

[LueVandacar]

DUSTOFF!

[frampgooch]

NOT WITHOUT YOUR WOUNDED

[thinkcauseyoucan]

I agree with you that all pictures should be seen. The motivation behind this would be that on a longer term war and armed conflicts become unacceptable for the majority of the people in countries participating in war. Much of the facts, not just about wounded coalition soliders, also the others would be a strong argument for many against war - and with this motivation to find positive ways to export the ideas you believe in.

[armynavymarine2]

lol yeah that will happen dumb ignorant

[armynavymarine2]

I hope fbi watches this lolfucking basak i'll call them right now

[cosmobuszard]

beautiful work. the video, the photos, and the narrative are all breathtaking. The dust-offs are essential (if only every soldier in Afghanistan was doing this!), but without your work we wouldn't get to see such a human side of this terrible war. kudos and more kudos! Shame about the wankers posting immature comments below, though...

[AbsoluteMetal91]

you got the first part right, the rest is just bullshit.