Ric Hapney

The 823rd RED HORSE Squadron (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers) is a specialized civil engineering unit of the United States Air Force, first activated in 1966. Originally formed at Turner Air Force Base, Georgia, the squadron has supported numerous construction and repair operations, both stateside and abroad, including during the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and post-9/11 deployments in Southwest Asia. The 823rd excels in rapid airfield damage repair, expeditionary construction, and infrastructure support in austere environments. Over the decades, the unit has earned a reputation for agility, technical expertise, and mission readiness in support of Air Force and joint operations worldwide.