The primary mission of USAF units at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base was to conduct operations in support of U.S. commitments in Southeast Asia. The base was home of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. The base was assigned F-4E, F-105, RB-66 and C-130 aircraft. Other primary aircraft were the EC-121s of the College Eye Task. Force, 552nd Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing, and HC-130s and HH-43s of Detachment 4, 3rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group. The Royal Thai Air Force 3rd Wing was the host unit at Korat, flying the UH-1H and H-34 helicopters.

^{Above from USAF History in Thailand}

     Photo Above Courtesy of Walt Stanlonis

Photo Below: Kennels Circa 1968

Cleaning the interior of the kennels, SPS Commander Major Thomas J

. Murphy Jr. He came to the kennels one day to do some hands on  training and to learn about the K-9 Section. His assistant is in the background. Photo & Caption Courtesy of John Homa,  Circa 68-69.

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