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
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 Forces 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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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. It is on Gabreski Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on South Carolina’s Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 of this marker: Recreation Center/Service Club/Library (here, next to this marker); Colonel Francis S. Gabreski (here, next to this marker); Colonel Robert G. Emmens (here, next to this marker); Mrs. Wilma Hucks Tirrell (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Movie Theater (about 600 feet away); Bowling Center (about 600 feet away); Major General Joseph J. Kruzel (about 600 feet away); Colonel Robert P. "Pancho" Pasqualicchio (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.
Photographed by Charles Keller, February 5, 2007
2. Base Exchange Building
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.
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 291 times since then and 15 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.
