DUSTOFF 7-3
Saving Lives Under Fire in Afghanistan
The true story of four unlikely heroes. Complete opposites thrown together, cut-off and outnumbered. For three days straight they answered the call in a race against time, not to take lives... but to save them.

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What people are saying...
I have just read a marvelous book that I wish to recommend to all Americans, Erik Sabiston's Dustoff 7-3. The flying was on the absolute edge, harrwoing beyond description. Sabiston does a magnificent job..I was blown away! Dustoff 7-3 is the finest true helicopter combat story ever written! - Stephen Coonts 17-Time NY Times bestselling author of Flight of the Intruder
Very tense situations will have your holding your breath as you read and pray for the troops. This is an amazing read. - John M Del Vecchio NY Times bestselling author of The 13th Valley
I felt it refreshing to read a book about the conflict
in Afghanistan from a different perspective.. ..it's about time their story is told. - Leslie Marshall
Fox News Contributor & Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Host
I expected adrenaline junkies or war cowboys, but instead found four regular people susceptible to the same fears and doubts as anyone else. - Tony Dokoupil - NBC News
This story is extraordinary. - Martha Raddatz - ABC News Senior Correspondent
Absolutely incredible. - Charlie Rose - CBS News Host
..unsuccesfully fighting back tears as I listen to the Dustoff 73 crew. - Arienne Thompson - USA Today
One of the most decorated missions in aviation history.
- Newsweek Magazine
An absolutely incredible book! - Renee Montagne - Host of NPR's Morning Edition
An engaging and thrilling insight into the world of US Army Medevacs in Afghanistan. Erik does a wonderful job detailing the dangerous calls and the bravery demonstrated by not only the medics but the fearless pilots. With no other life line within the mountains of the enemy, our American soldiers depend on these unsung heroes." - Marty Katz - Film Producer of "Titanic" & "The Great Raid"
You want to know what the phrase “courage under fire” is really all about? Read Erik Sabiston’s Dustoff 7-3. - John Weisman - 7-Time New York Times bestselling author of “KBL”
Erik Sabiston and the crew of Dust Off 7-3 are real-deal American heroes. They spent twelve hours in the air under withering fire, rescued 14 wounded warriors and brought one fallen American home. We should honor our warriors on the battlefield, but also recognize those heroes that bring them home to their families and friends. I'm honored to call Chief Warrant Officer Sabiston a shipmate and friend. - Scott MacTavish - Author of "Battle Ready" & director of "MURPH: The Protector"
I had a hard time with Dustoff 7-3 from the moment I picked it up. Not because of prose or composition, but because the carefully crafted words took me back to a place and time I miss every day. I used to wonder who those angels were that flew into our most hellish moments in combat, those men and women who would risk everything to save us or at least return our dead. After reading Dustoff 7-3, now I know. - MAJ (Ret.) Rusty Bradley - Author of "Lions of Kandahar"
A gripping and heart-pounding tale of duty, and near death for the chopper crew, Dustoff 7-3 represents a war story of gallantry. A one sitting read. - Jay Strafford - Richomnd Times Dispatch
A brave, cool hand behind the stick by neccesity, Sabiston also writes astutely, cutting his deck of drama-riddled cards with slices of wry humore and true-life human interest, In doing so, he deals a winning hand. - Dorcey Wingo -Vertical Magazine

















