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Camp Eagle is a former US Army base south-east of Huế in central Vietnam.History1968The 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.From February–August 1968, the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (February–August 1968) comprising 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry1st Battalion, 508th Infantrywas based here to support post-Tet Offensive operations.The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division was based here from May–June 1968.1969-72The base was named "Camp Eagle" when the 101st Airborne Division moved their headquarters here in March 1969.The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne was based at Camp Eagle from December 1969 until December 1971, when the following units were detached and remained at the base: 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry (November 1971-January 1972)2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry (January–April 1972) The 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne was based at Camp Eagle from September 1970-February 1971 and finally from May–December 1971.