MACV PRESS CORPS PHU BAI

The **MACV Press Corps Phu Bai** was a media detachment affiliated with the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), operating out of Phu Bai, a strategic base near Huế in central Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Established in the mid-1960s, the unit facilitated press coverage of military operations in I Corps Tactical Zone, providing logistical support and briefings to both American and international journalists. The Phu Bai press center became especially significant during major operations such as the Tet Offensive of 1968, when accurate and timely reporting was crucial. By enabling on-the-ground reporting, the MACV Press Corps at Phu Bai contributed to shaping public perception of the war and ensured transparency of military activities in one of the conflict’s most contested regions.