14th Special Operations Wing

The 14th Special Operations Wing was activated in 1968 during the Vietnam War as part of the United States Air Force's efforts to conduct unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency operations. Stationed at Nha Trang Air Base, South Vietnam, the wing specialized in close air support, interdiction, psychological operations, and forward air control missions, primarily supporting U.S. and allied ground forces. The wing operated a diverse fleet of aircraft, including the AC-47 "Spooky" gunship and the O-2 Skymaster, earning a reputation for effectiveness in night operations and interdiction of enemy supply routes. The 14th Special Operations Wing was inactivated in 1971 as the U.S. began to draw down its forces in Southeast Asia.