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57th Medical Detachment Vietnam Tribute Tee — "The Original Dustoff" (Major Charles L. Kelly)

57th Medical Detachment Vietnam Tribute Tee — "The Original Dustoff" (Major Charles L. Kelly)

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This tribute tee carries quiet weight. Inspired by Major Charles L. Kelly and the 57th Medical Detachment’s Dustoff legacy, the shirt feels like a folded memory you can wear: breathes easily, moves with you, and holds its shape through long days and heat. The graphic nods to helicopter medevac crews and the grit of Vietnam-era aviators—scuffed rotor blades, faint service markings, and a simple line that reads like a salute. It settles naturally into the wardrobe of veterans, family members of Dustoff crews, and history-minded collectors, slipping into memorial rides, reunions, and veteran commemorations without shouting for attention. This tee keeps the story steady; it’s comfortable for warm-weather events, layered under a field jacket for casual gatherings, and fits in at remembrance ceremonies where subtlety matters.

Product features
- Durable 100% polyester for shape retention and quick drying
- Side seams and shoulder tape for long-lasting structure
- Ribbed knit collar with seam for resilient neckline
- Available in two fabric weights: 4.0 oz/yd² and 6.0 oz/yd²
- Tagless, regular fit, assembled in the USA; runs true to size

Care instructions
- Do not dryclean
- Do not iron
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not bleach
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle

  S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Width, in 19.02 20.51 22.01 24.02 25.98 27.48
Length, in 29.02 30.00 30.98 32.01 32.99 34.02
Sleeve length, in 8.46 8.74 9.06 9.37 9.65 9.96

 

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