Seventh/Thirteenth Air Force
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Seventh/Thirteenth Air Force was an operational headquarters that controlled United States Air Force tactical combat operations from Thailand during the Vietnam War. It was established in 1966 when Seventh Air Force replaced the 2d Air Division as the USAF headquarters in South Vietnam and was discontinued in 1973, when Seventh Air Force moved its headquarters from Vietnam to Thailand. Its combat units were attached to it for operations, but were assigned to Thirteenth Air Force in the Philippines for administration.
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Seventh/Thirteenth Air Force | |
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Active | 1966–1973 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Operational control of combat forces |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
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Patch with Seventh/Thirteenth Air Force emblem |
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