Interviewed by:
Alex Nelson and Emily Faris

"The hardest thing I had to do ... I walked in the office and told the Colonel I was
ready to just pull the plug."
~ George Dustman (26:40)

George Dustman's Story:

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Camden, New Jersey, George H. Dustman lived a classic life as a young boy. George's father served in the navy, which encouraged George to follow in his father's footsteps. When his parents forbade him to do so, he turned to the United States Marine Corps instead. After rigorous training at such base camps as Quantico and New River, Mr. Dustman continued through the ranks and eventually gained the title of a Captain in the Marine Corps. During his service, he had the opportunity to serve directly under several U.S. Presidents, as well as being one of the first to fly the Marine-1 Helicopters. Despite his dangerous tales of broken air crafts, exposure to tear gas, and the day to day struggles he faced, George talks about his service as if it was yesterday, and the look on his face during his recollections proves that he will never forget those glory days. Even twenty-five years later, he claims that nothing had been harder than having to retire after a third of his life had been dedicated and focused on serving his country.