Looking North Northeast - Combat support facilities, the Nha Trang Air Base, and a portion of Nha Trang City
Looking North Northeast - Combat support facilities, the Nha Trang Air Base, and a portion of Nha Trang City
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Internal security of the Nha Trang Air Base was the other portion of A-502's original assignment. Ultimately, the team was given responsibility for defense of the entire Nha Trang City area. This was a tremendous responsibility and marked the beginning of A-502's growth. Welcoming its new assignment, the team created outposts throughout its new area of operation. |
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It was from this location that Special Forces teams and team members would be dispatched to all parts of the country. A-502 was originally given the responsibility for the internal security of this headquarters and the other buildings within its compound. This responsibility was considered a high honor and Arthur Fields, A-502's first Team Sergeant, equated this assignment to that of palace guards. The only significant difference was that the team's uniforms weren't as flashy as those of real palace guards. |
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The command at 5th Group went out of the way to provide a taste of home. When there was time, you could have an icecream cone for 10 cents, a sunday for 30 cents, or a bananna split for 55 cents. |
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Special Forces - The Silent Professionals |
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