AFAT-2 Pleiku Air Base, Vietnam

AFAT-2 (Air Force Advisory Team 2) was a United States Air Force advisory unit stationed at Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. Established in the early 1960s, AFAT-2 provided operational support, training, and coordination to the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF) units based at Pleiku. The team played a crucial role in advising on air operations, maintenance, and tactical planning, significantly enhancing the RVNAF's combat capabilities in the Central Highlands region. AFAT-2 remained active until the gradual withdrawal of U.S. forces and the eventual closure of Pleiku Air Base in 1975.