Ninh Hòa Base  | |||||||
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| Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province in Vietnam | |||||||
  Ninh Hòa Base Shown within Vietnam | |||||||
| Coordinates | 12°30′16″N 109°08′48″E / 12.50444°N 109.14667°E | ||||||
| Site information | |||||||
| Operator | Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) United States Army (US Army) | ||||||
| Condition | Abandoned | ||||||
| Site history | |||||||
| Built | 1966 | ||||||
| In use | 1966-1973 | ||||||
| Battles/wars |  Vietnam War | ||||||
| Garrison information | |||||||
| Garrison | 9th Infantry Division | ||||||
| Airfield information | |||||||
| Elevation | 20 feet (6 m) AMSL | ||||||
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Ninh Hòa Base is a former Republic of Korea Army base north of Nha Trang in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam.
History
The base was originally established in September 1966 by the 9th Infantry Division along Highway 1 approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of Nha Trang.[1] The base remained in use by the 9th Division until their departure from Vietnam in March 1973.
Other units stationed at Ninh Hòa at various times included:
- 48th Assault Helicopter Company, Blue Star[2]
Current use
The base is abandoned and has been turned over to housing and farmland.
References
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