Vietnam war in-country machine embroidered arc patch measures approximately 3.4" by 0.75", used condition. A valuable addition to your Vietnam war military memorabilia collection.

The 571st Medical Detachment was a unit of the United States Army that served during the Vietnam War. Specifically, the 571st Medical Detachment was an aeromedical evacuation unit.

The primary mission of the 571st Medical Detachment was to provide medical evacuation (medevac) support by airlifting wounded and injured personnel from the battlefield to medical facilities for further treatment. The unit utilized helicopters, such as the UH-1 Huey, to rapidly transport casualties from the field to hospitals or other medical units.

The 571st Medical Detachment played a critical role in the Vietnam War, as the ability to quickly evacuate wounded soldiers from the combat zone to receive proper medical care significantly improved their chances of survival and recovery.