Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
354th Fighter Group History
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 19, 2017
1. 354th Fighter Group History Marker
In August 1990, the 354th was once again deployed for combat operations this time in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. By the end of the conflict, the 354th's A-10s were credited with destroying 950 tanks, 900 artillery pieces, and two helicopters in air-to-air combat.
The Wing returned home from the Gulf in March 1991 and was re-designated the 354th Fighter Wing in October of that year. With the impending closure of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, the unit was deactivated in March 1993.
Less than five months later, on August 20, 1993, the 354th Fighter Wing was activated as the host unit at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This change was part of a service-wide effort to preserve the lineage of the Air Force's most honored wings.
Since that time, the wing has deployed its squadrons to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and practically every major exercise and contingency in which the United States has been involved. The 354th Fighter Wing remains mission-ready today to fly and fight any place in the world in defense of our country.
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Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 33° 39.685′ N, 78° 55.72′ W. Memorial is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. It is at the intersection of Farrow Parkway and South Kings Highway, on the right when traveling north on Farrow Parkway. Located in the Warbird Park next to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 19, 2017
2. 354th Fighter Group History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
