726th Tactical Air Support

The 726th Tactical Air Support Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force activated during the Vietnam War era. Initially established to provide forward air control and close air support coordination, the squadron operated light observation and liaison aircraft to direct strike missions and support ground forces. The 726th played a crucial role in improving air-ground communication, enhancing the effectiveness of air strikes in support of U.S. Army and allied operations. The unit was eventually inactivated as the U.S. military reduced its presence in Southeast Asia and restructured its tactical air support assets.