CCK: The Largest U.S. Military Base in Taiwan During the Vietnam War – S5-E27

With sprawling 1,750-acre grounds and a record-setting
12,000-foot runway, CCK stood as America’s most significant
Taiwan base during the Vietnam War. At times hosting as many
as 8,000 U.S. troops, CCK was a
vital airpower logistics hub. From its prime spot
near Taichung, CCK orchestrated major Southeast Asian airlift
missions, including iconic long-range C‑130 flights. 





In this week’s episode, we focus on two “inside story” books, the
best of which is Made in Taiwan: A Naïve American’s Chaotic
Journey to Manhood in an Exotic Culture During Radical
Times – by TC Brown, a former U.S. Air Force police officer.
Brown’s book is full of stories about the gritty
realities connected to Taiwan’s forgotten Vietnam
War-era American stronghold: from falling in love with
bargirls to racial tensions and marijuana smuggling. And,
we’re happy to say the author will be chatting with us next
week. 





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