Phil Laure

The 7th Airborne Command and Control Squadron (7th ACCS), call sign "Moonbeam," was an integral United States Air Force unit during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1966, the squadron operated EC-130E "ABCCC" aircraft, providing airborne command, control, and communications over Southeast Asia. "Moonbeam" missions were especially crucial at night, coordinating air support and rescue operations for ground forces under threat. The 7th ACCS continued its vital command-and-control role until the end of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, earning distinction for its support of combat operations and search and rescue efforts.