Camp Holloway Pleiku

Camp Holloway, located near Pleiku in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, was established in 1962 as a base for the U.S. Army's aviation units during the Vietnam War. It served primarily as the headquarters for the 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion and became a critical hub for helicopter operations supporting American and South Vietnamese forces. On February 7, 1965, Camp Holloway was attacked by Viet Cong sappers, resulting in significant casualties and damage, which led directly to the escalation of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The camp remained active throughout the conflict, playing a key role in logistical and combat missions until the withdrawal of American forces.