Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
General Robert H. Reed
Photographed By Charles Keller, July 7, 2018
1. General Robert H. Reed Marker
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General Robert H. Reed. . General Reed was born in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in international relations from Syracuse University, New York, in 1959 and a master of public administration degree from The George Washington University in 1965. He completed Air Command and Staff College in 1965 and Air War College in 1972., Among his many assignments, General Reed was Commander of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base from 1976 to 1979. He was responsible for converting the Wing from A-7D aircraft to a new close air support fighter, the A-10., Under his command, the 354th became the United States Air Force’s first combat operationally ready wing of the A-10 aircraft. The wing set many firsts in bringing this new close air support fighter aircraft into the operation inventory of combat aircraft. Among these were demonstrating high aircraft sortie rates, perfecting rapid re-arming and turnaround techniques, maintaining a high aircraft in-commission rate, refining close air support tactics, and perfecting the capability to operate from very austere locations., The general is a command pilot with 6,100 flying hours. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 10 oak leaf clusters, and Air Force Commendation Medal.,
General Reed was born in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in international relations from Syracuse University, New York, in 1959 and a master of public administration degree from The George Washington University in 1965. He completed Air Command and Staff College in 1965 and Air War College in 1972.
Among his many assignments, General Reed was Commander of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base from 1976 to 1979. He was responsible for converting the Wing from A-7D aircraft to a new close air support fighter, the A-10.
Under his command, the 354th became the United States Air Force’s first combat operationally ready wing of the A-10 aircraft. The wing set many firsts in bringing this new close air support fighter aircraft into the operation inventory of combat aircraft. Among these were demonstrating high aircraft sortie rates, perfecting rapid re-arming and turnaround techniques, maintaining a high aircraft in-commission rate, refining close air support tactics, and perfecting the capability to operate from very austere locations.
The general is a command pilot with 6,100 flying hours. His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Distinguished
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Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 10 oak leaf clusters, and Air Force Commendation Medal.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list.
Location. 33° 39.758′ N, 78° 56.387′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The Main Base Exchange (BX), building 119, was located in this area, which placed it conveniently near the center of the base.
The BX Retail Store was operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
Profits from Exchange Operations were used to support other Base recreational activities and facilities.
The BX was, in effect, a small-scale department store carrying a line of items such as clothing, household goods, furniture, sporting goods, luggage, electronic items and the like. A beauty shop, barbershop, laundry and dry cleaning services were also provided within the BX complex.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2018, by Charles Keller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.