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U.S. MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM (MACV) - END OF THE VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION –
The main command instrument for U.S. forces in Vietnam, MACV presided over U.S. combat involvement in the conflict and became synonymous with the U.S. war effort.
The main command instrument for U.S. forces in Vietnam, MACV presided over U.S. combat involvement in the conflict and became synonymous with the U.S. war effort.
MACV was formed in FEB 1962 to complement the Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG). In the ensuing years combat troop activity escalated to the point that MACV absorbed MAAG in 1964, becoming the chief U.S. command in Vietnam.
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MACV was in principal control over all U.S. forces in Vietnam, under the leadership of a U.S. Army General. MACV’s commanders were Paul D. Harkins (1962 – 1964), William C. Westmoreland (1964 – 1968), Creighton Abrams (1968 – 1972), and Frederick C. Weyand (1972 – 1973).
29 MARCH 1973 – 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF U.S. MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE VIETNAM WAR
After a lengthy period of force reduction and “Vietnamization,” the last U.S. troops left Vietnam on 29 MAR 1973, 50 years ago today.
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After a lengthy period of force reduction and “Vietnamization,” the last U.S. troops left Vietnam on 29 MAR 1973, 50 years ago today.
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In the aftermath of the final withdrawal of U.S. ground combat troops in August 1972, the remaining U.S. military presence in Vietnam consisted largely of military advisors and their support staff.
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#VietnamWarHistory #VietnamVeterans #MilitaryHistory #MACV @USArmy @TRADOC
The final “winding down” process (Operation COUNTDOWN) proceeded after the commencement of the ceasefire in JAN 1973. Over the course of the next 60 days, 23,335 U.S. troops were withdrawn, their exodus timed to correspond to the staged release of U.S. POWs. @SecArmy
