Camp Eagle (Vietnam)
| Camp Eagle | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 16°24′29″N 107°37′52″E / 16.408°N 107.631°E |
| Type | Army |
| Site information | |
| Condition | abandoned |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1968 |
| In use | 1968-72 |
| Battles/wars |
 Vietnam War |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants |
1st Cavalry Division 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 101st Airborne Division |
Camp Eagle (also known as LZ El Paso and LZ Tombstone) is a former US Army base south-east of Huế in central Vietnam.
History
1968
The base was originally established by the 1st Cavalry Division in January 1968, 7 km southeast of Huế and 9 km west of Phu Bai Combat Base.[1][2]
From February–August 1968, the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (February–August 1968) comprising
- 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry[2]:158
- 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry[2]:159
- 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry[2]:160
was based here to support post-Tet Offensive operations.
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division was based here from May–June 1968.[2]:156
1969-72
The base was named "Camp Eagle" when the 101st Airborne Division moved their headquarters here in March 1969.[1]
The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne was based at Camp Eagle from December 1969 until December 1971,[2]:156 when the following units were detached and remained at the base:
- 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry (November 1971-January 1972)[2]:156
- 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry (January–April 1972)[2]:156
The 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne was based at Camp Eagle from September 1970-February 1971 and finally from May–December 1971.[2]:159
Camp Eagle was used to support the 101st Airborne's major operations in the A Shau Valley - Operation Apache Snow in 1969 and Operation Texas Star in 1970.
Current use
The base is abandoned and turned over to farmland, light industry and housing.