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Catchword for “DUSTOFF”
Catchword: DUSTOFF
Filed Under: , ,
Part of Speech: n.
The part of speech reflects that used in the full entry, and not necessarily the part of speech as it is used in the quotation below.
Quotation: In the combat zone, clearing companies treated sick and wounded soldiers and treated civilians under MEDCAP (Medical Civic Action Program) Wounded were transported by Air Ambulance (DUSTOFF) or Med EVAC to surgical hospitals, evacuation hospitals and field hospitals, where emergency surgery took place.
Article or Document Title:
“Honoring Combat Medics”
Author:
Cynthia V. Campbell
Article, Document, Publication, Web Site:
Baton Rouge Sunday Advocate
Publishing Location:
La.
Date of Publication:
June 8, 1997
Page Number:
16-Mag
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