Afghanistan's "Lucky Dustoff" Medevac

In October, NPR photographer David Gilkey spent a few weeks with the Army Medevac team known as Lucky Dustoff." They are members of the Armys 82nd Airborne Division, currently deployed in the southern region of Afghanistan, in Zabul Province. David spent time with the unit, both at their base and on missions, chronicling their attempt to treat the wounded and the sick, especially among the Afghan civilians. It is their hope that the care they bring will help win the battle for the Afghan hearts and minds that is critical to the success of the overall mission.

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[17viris]

leaving on the 14th, makes me feel better knowing you guys are out there. stay safe and save lives!

[LueVandacar]

@andrademeza Be a 68W for one year and be a SPC and than just do some paperwork. I got picked up two weeks after paperwork was done :). Desert Dustoff

[andrademeza]

anyone know how to get into dustoff? i know you gotta go 68 whiskey and the get an asi or sumthing like that right?

[Tapster2010]

wow

[Nassault630]

Amazing photographs! 

[hcameandall5]

You guys helped save our son's life. Words can't express our immense gratitude. Thank you so much! Hope you're all home safe.

[Okidus]

you should do it bc it's the right thing to do, not because you think someone is watching. bc he isn't.

[Drachenfeuer2007]

Medics are the real heroes in a war

[gwjib04]

nice vid