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The base was originally established by the 1st Cavalry Division in January 1968

The base eventually expanded to house the headquarters of the 52d Combat Aviation Battalion

1st Division

Bong Son is located along National Route 1A

An Hoa Vietnam They were the normal barracksThe base was first used by the Marines in January 1966 during Operation Mallard when the 1st Battalion, 12th Marines established a firebase there while the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines and a Company from the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines swept the surrounding area.[2] On 20 April 1966 the Marines returned to An Hoa on Operation Georgia, the 12th Marines reestablished a firebase while the 3rd Battalion 9th Marines provided security, the base would become