Loran Station Tan My

Loran Station Tan My was a United States Coast Guard-operated Long Range Navigation (LORAN) station established near the coastal village of Tan My, just north of Huế, Vietnam. Commissioned in 1969 during the Vietnam War, the station played a crucial role in providing accurate navigation signals for U.S. Navy, Air Force, and allied operations in the region, supporting both combat and logistical missions. Staffed by Coast Guard personnel, the remote installation faced frequent threats from Viet Cong forces and required constant vigilance and security measures. Loran Station Tan My operated until the U.S. withdrawal, ceasing operations and being decommissioned in 1972 as American involvement in Vietnam wound down.