Home of the Vietnam Era 71st Special Operations Squadron |
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This
website is presented to recognize the special assignment performed
by the 71st Tactical
Airlift Squadron of the 434th Tactical Airlift Wing from Columbus,
Indiana. The 71st was activated on May 13, 1968 to expedite the deployment
of AC-119G gunships into the Southeast Asia conflict. The unit was
redesignated 71st Special Operations Squadron on July 8, 1968. After
successfully completing its mission in Southeast Asia, the unit returned
home to Bakalar AFB, Columbus, Indiana on June 6, 1969. |
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Photos from the 71st SOS Reunion April 25-27, 2008; Columbus, IN
AC-119
Gunship Association information
Reactivation of the 71st Special Operations Squadron
Special Messages for Vietnam era 71st SOS members
The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience
Atterbury Army Air Field/Bakalar AFB/Columbus Municipal Airport
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