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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VSO_operation-assured-response-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
In April 1996, Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) responded to a crisis in Liberia, where a civil war endangered Americans and other foreign nationals. The US deployed forces quickly to save lives, protect the American Embassy, and init…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VSN_operations-in-bosnia-herzegovina-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina took on many different names between 1993-1998. Whether it was Operation Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, or Joint Forge, the special operations mission remained relatively unchanged.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VSM_o-2-super-skymaster-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The O-2A Super Skymaster was a push-pull twin-engine, three-seat, militarized version of the Cessna 337A Skymaster. Affectionately known as the "Oscar Duck." This rugged aircraft was flown throughout Southeast Asia in a variety of Forward Air Cont…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VSL_operation-uphold-democracy-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Operation Uphold Democracy was the name given to the restoration of the democracy in Haiti. The US, expecting civil unrest and military opposition, deployed a large force to the area, which could overcome any opposition and restore order to Hai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VSI_operation-restore-hope-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Violence in Somalia was precipitated by a series of civil war, famine, and disease which cost the lives of an estimated 350,000 people. In December 1992, US troops were sent to help contain the lawlessness in Somalia and create a safe environme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VS5_o-1e-bird-dog-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The O-1 was a two-seat observation aircraft built by Cessna, first delivered to the Air Force in 1957. These planes were used extensively in Southeast Asia as Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. Underwing pylons held smoke rockets, which were used…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VS3_captain-hilliard-a-wilbanks-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
On the evening of 24 February 1967, Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks was flying his 488th combat mission as a Forward Air Controller. While covering South Vietnamese Army Rangers and their American advisors in the O-1E Bird Dog, he discovered a well-c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VS2_bird-air-memorial-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
William Bird founded Bird Air in 1960 to support Special Operations Forces stationed in Southeast Asia. From 1960 until US withdrawal in April 1975, Bird Air and is complement of brave and skillful pilots flew many overt and covert missions in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRZ_air-america-memorial-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Air America's origin dates back to the secret CIA purchase of Civil Air Transport (CAT) assets in August 1950. Air America/CAT operations were initiated in response to covert transportation requirements during the Chinese Civil War and Korean C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRX_airman-first-class-john-lee-levitow-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Airman First Class John Levitow was a loadmaster aboard a C-47 gunship on a night combat air patrol mission near Long Binh Army Post, Republic of Vietnam, 24 February 1969. His aircraft was hit by enemy ground fire. The enemy fire wounded half the…