John Seebeth was a Dustoff medic
As a young soldier, John strives to save lives and then had his own life saved. Linda has documented his story in their recently released historical novel, An Introduction to War. John's journey takes a hard look at the Vietnam War as well as his beloved country that sent him off to fight it. His story examines war, dealing with a stigma, education and gaining new perspectives.
John standing beside a Huey in 2005
"Dustoff" was the radio call sign used for Army medical evacuations in Vietnam. They took that name because the helicopter's rotor wash blows dust, dirt, poncho liners and whatnot all over the men on the ground (as depicted in the painting below by Vietnam veteran and chopper crew chief Joe Kline).