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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRJ_hmong-special-guerrilla-units-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
During the Vietnam War between 1961 and 1975, Hmong Special Guerrilla Units (SGU) were defacto commando war fighters who sacrificed their lives to rescue American forces and protect Laos against North Vietnamese expansionism. The Hmong, which mean…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRF_jockey-14-memorial-a-war-memorial_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
On March 14, 1994, while flying enroute to Mogadishu, Somalia, in support of Operation Continue Hope, eight fellow Spectres lost their lives. Let peace be with them. Capt Anthony R. Stefanik Jr.   ·  TSgt Robert L. Daniel Capt David…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRD_1st-air-commando-group-b-25-medium-bomber-a-war-memorial_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
During the 1944-45 allied campaign against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater, B-25Hs of the 1st Air Commando Group were used extensively in close air support and interdiction role on behalf of British General Orde Wingate and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRC_at-28d-trojan-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
First strike aircraft assigned to Special Operations Project "Jungle Jim". First special operations aircraft to fly combat in Southeast Asia. This aircraft memorial is dedicated to pilots of the United States and over 18 allied nations that h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRB_a-26-counter-invader-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
First production model August, 1943 Last flown in combat 9 November 1969   This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel who flew the A-26 in World War II, Korea and Southeast Asia. It especially commemorates all those aircrew m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRA_a-37-dragonfly-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The A-37 "Dragonfly" began service with the USAF as a trainer in the 1950s. The A-37 made its debut with the Special Operations when the USAF needed this low cost, high efficiency jet to deal with increased guerrilla activity around the world. In …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VR9_montagnard-memorial-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Dedicated to "The Forgotten Army"- the Montagnard soldiers of Vietnam The Dega people (termed Montagnards or "Mountaineers" by the French) of Vietnams' central highlands, was one of our most loyal and endearing allies. They fought and died…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VR5_u-10a-super-courier-historical_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
The U-10A, originally developed for the CIA, entered the Air Force inventory in 1958. With 231 square feet of wing surface area, and large flaps that covered three-fourths of the wing's trailing edge, this plane had superb Short Take-Off and Landi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VR4_okaloosa-armed-forces-memorial-a-war-memorial_Hurlburt-Field-FL.html
Presented by Citizens of Okaloosa County in Honor of USAF Hurlburt Field FL. Capt. Richard L. Bakke Capt. Harold L. Lewis, Jr. TSgt. Joel C. Mayo Capt. Lyn D. McIntosh Capt. Charles T. McMillan, III USMC New River, S.C. Sgt. J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VHX_okaloosa-county-desert-storm-memorial-a-war-memorial_Fort-Walton-Beach-FL.html
In honor of America's heroes in Operation Desert Storm
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