MCAS Marble Mountian, Viet Nam

MCAS Marble Mountain, officially known as Marble Mountain Air Facility (MMAF), was established by the United States Marine Corps in August 1965, just south of Da Nang in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. The base served as a major helicopter facility, supporting Marine, Navy, and Army aviation units conducting combat, resupply, and medevac missions throughout I Corps. MMAF played a crucial role during major operations such as Operation Starlite and the Tet Offensive, providing close air support and logistical support to ground forces. The facility was frequently targeted by enemy attacks until its turnover to the South Vietnamese in August 1971 as part of the U.S. withdrawal.