River Rats: A History of the Red River Valley Association

Abstract

The Red River Valley Association (RRVA) originated in Thailand in 1967 when aircrews gathered to devise better tactics for use on airstrikes into North Vietnam. The organization was later chartered in the United States to commemorate the camaraderie that developed among aircrews who flew in combat over North Vietnam. The organization later expanded its objectives to include active participation in POW/MIA affairs, support of POW/MIA families, and discussion and debate of aerospace issues. The report traces the development and activities of the RRVA, and its relevance in today's and tomorrow's Air Force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160090

Entities

People

  • David B. Harwood

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Readiness
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Military Science
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Public Administration
  • Students
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.

Technology Areas

  • Space