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According to tourists to today's Vietnam, there are no signs of US Firebases or former US Bases. Camp Eagle was so close to Phu Bai, and was located right off of the main highway, that it no doubt is just another Vietnamese city today. Today, the famous Khe Sahn is, according to a television program, a farm that specializes in raising soy-beans.
Some old US Firebases, such as FSB Mary Ann and FSB Ripcord exist; but are over grown with vegetation, requiring a machete to reach.
A survey of the area using satellite maps appears to indicate that Camp Eagle is now partially a water reservoir surrounded by a commercial/industrial area. The dam appears to be located near the bunker line as it existed in '68 - 72 along the SE side of the base. This would have been an ideal location as it was a low point and a stream ran through the southern side of the base in this area.
Looking at current Google arielal photo's you can clearly see some of the buildings still standing, that were 8th R&R field station in Phu Bai and going NW you see the dam mentioned above and a large graded area where the the rest of camp eagle was. moving up to Khe Sahn and follow rt 9 east just after it makes the turn N toward the rock pile head west and you will see the graded area's that were the 2 peaks of FSB Sarge. The lower peak still has a graded line (ring) around it near the top that was the ARVIN bunker line to protect the UHF and Micro Wave repeaters during Lam Son ? Dewey canyon II.
Yes, the area is mostly farm land, but there is also a museum building depicting the actions at and around Khe Sahn. with many photos and other memorabilia. The outside museum has a transport plane, Chinook helicopter, a rusted tank, many PSP links, bunkers and other military stuff left behind. Peddlers walk around selling artifacts found in and around the base. In side the building information depicts a defeat of American troops by the NVA, whereas, historical facts tell of a strategic withdrawal of US troops because of its location and costly operational results.
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Where was the 158th helicopter assault bn In Vietnam?
The best way (other than the "Order of Battle Vietnam" book) is knowing what division it was assigned to. And divisions moved around a lot in South Vietnam; if the 158th was with the 101st Abn Div (Ambl) in '70, '71 then it was in I Corps at Phu Bai (which had Camp Eagle & Camp Evans as part of the Phu Bai command).
What is distance from Hue Vietnam to Phu Bai Vietnam?
12 miles south of Hue
Who was the second maintenance Bn Phu Bai Vietnam?
the US Army's 2nd maint bn was stationed at vung tau until aug 69 when it moved to I corps. HQ and main support co was stationed at the phu bai airport- which is now an international airport.
Where would l acquire a list of soldiers stationed in Phu Bai Vietnam from December 22 1969 through January 14 1970?
If the two sources named on the previous post don't work, then try the US Department of Defense, Vietnam War Service Index.
What did Phu Bai have to do with the Vietnam War?
Phu Bai was a small enclave in Thua Thien Province due South Quang Tri Povince on Highway One. Phu Bai was originally home to a small Army Security Agency unit known as Detachment J, 3rd RRU. Quartering party elements of this unit arrived there in January, 1963. Much later, in March, 1965, General Westmorland ordered the Marines to establish it as the second Marine Corps camp in Vietnam. A thousand Marines spent a month there digging in and filling a million sand bags before Westmorland allowed them to move out and head for areaslike Gio Linh, Con Thien, Cam Lo and Khe Sanh. It grew to be quite a large base, with excellent riverine facilities. But after the Marines left, it was under Army control. In Marine lore it was the Acapulco or Venice that the Marines built as an Army rest home. This is an exaggeration, as is often the case in Marine Lore. The Army was there long before the Marines and remained after they left. It wasn't, but it was a constant thorn in the heel of the Marines that toiled there in the sand bag capitol of Vietnam.**********************************Phu Bai was a village in Vietnam that was the location of a large military base.Phu Bai was the location of Camp Hochmuth. Major General Bruno A. Hochmuth , was a Marine killed in combat just north of Hue.In 1968 it was the location of PCV HQ, Provisional Corps Vietnam. It later became the HQ of XXIV Corps which was responsible for all of the units in the northern 2 provinces of I Corps Tactical Zone. XXIV Corps was under the command of III MAF HQed in Da Nang. It was located next to the Hue-Phu Bai airport just south of the City of Hue where the old Imperial palace is located at the Citadel.Under XXIV Corps were the 1st Air CAV, Div. , 101 st Airborne Div., the 3rd Marine Div and the 1st ARVN Div. as well as many subordinate units, such as aviation, arty, SOG units, signal, medical and opcon infantry units. Towards the end of the war, HQ XXIV Corps was relocated to Da Nang, and eventually stood down, retiring its colors to Hawaii (I believe).GRS Added:I was stationed in Phu Bai for 16 months. Jul-'68 to Nov-'69 at G2 XXIV Corps. Phu Bai was hit by 122 mm rockets many times during my tenure there. In June 1969 Phu Bai was attacked with 122s which destroyed the PX complex. A 122 wiped out an entire 204 MID hooch. Luckily all the occupants were at work in HQ building. The 204th perimeter was also hit one night, but no one sustained and serious injuries, just some scratches and bruises. No penetrations that I know of.
Where was the 158th helicopter assault bn In Vietnam?
The best way (other than the "Order of Battle Vietnam" book) is knowing what division it was assigned to. And divisions moved around a lot in South Vietnam; if the 158th was with the 101st Abn Div (Ambl) in '70, '71 then it was in I Corps at Phu Bai (which had Camp Eagle & Camp Evans as part of the Phu Bai command).
Where was the 501st Infantry Regiment Stationed during the Vietnam War?
The 1st and 2nd (strike) battalions of the "O" Deuce (502nd) were at Phu Bai (I Corps) from '69/'70 until '72. They were spread out (putting out fires) in the southern portions of South Vietnam prior to those years.
Was a massacre at Phu Bai Vietnam?
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What is distance from Hue Vietnam to Phu Bai Vietnam?
12 miles south of Hue
Where was camp set up in the Vietnam war?
Large military camps were set up near cities, such as Quang Tri, Phu Bai, Tay Ninh, etc. Hence some of their names: Quang Tri Base Camp, etc.
What inf unit was located phu bai Vietnam camp hochmouth 1970?
There were several. 1/502, 3/506, 2/327, 2/501st among other units.
What were the names of the US Vietnam army hospitals during the Vietnam war?
Big Army bases, such as at Tay Ninh (25th Div), or Tan Ahn (3rd Brigade 9th Div), or Quang Tri (1st Brigade, 5th Div), or Phu Bai (Camp Eagle & Camp Evans areas), (101st Airborne (Airmobile) Div) had what was called "Aid Stations." A medical building which had a chopper pad for helicopters to land on. A red cross would normally be painted on the building's sides or front entrance. At Firebases, we had "Aid Stations" also, but called the "Medic's Hootch" (or Medic's Bunker), or the "Medics" or "Doc's".
What country does Vietnam Airlines belong to?
Vietnam Airlines belongs to Vietnam. The headquarters of the Vietnam Airlines are located at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and at Saigon Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Vietnam Airlines is a Vietnamese airline!
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Who was the second maintenance Bn Phu Bai Vietnam?
the US Army's 2nd maint bn was stationed at vung tau until aug 69 when it moved to I corps. HQ and main support co was stationed at the phu bai airport- which is now an international airport.
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