CD-ROM. On Feb. 7, 1965, the Viet Cong attacked the U.S. base at Pleiku in the Central Highlands. Vietnam - 25th Infantry Division Association Vietnam Our Division's third brigade arrived in Pleiku in Vietnam's Central Highlands in December 1965. [6]:113, In mid-1965 Pleiku AB became a forward operating location for four Douglas AC-47 Spooky gunships of B Flight, 4th Air Commando Squadron. List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, United States military bases of the Vietnam War. My Account | [2]:275 The RVNAF 114th Liaison Squadron moved to Pleiku in 1963. Seven Americans were killed in the attacks. Website Terms & Conditions | Join Tomato Lovers & Participate in the Ukrainian Tribute Growout! A large number of soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division lined up on a field. [8]:129. Today, the facility has been redeveloped as Pleiku Airport. The soldier was one of more than 100 who were wounded during Viet Cong attacks on two U.S. military compounds at Pleiku, 240 miles north of Saigon. History Of The Eighth The 8th Transportation Group was formed on December 9, 1943, at Fort Lawton, Wash. Soldiers of 4th Infantry Division march. The Ukrainian Tribute Growout is a great opportunity for tomato lovers to get their hands on some unique and delicious varieties. IN HONOR AND MEMORY - Installations and Facilities of the Vietnam War In 1974, the SVNAF had the following units assigned to Pleiku Air Base: By the early spring of 1975 North Vietnam realized the time was right to achieve its goal of re-uniting Vietnam under communist rule, and so launched a series of small ground attacks to test U.S. reaction. 'On the cusp of history:' Moore reflects on meeting Jimmy Carter