Elements of the 101st Airborne Division (AM) combat assaulted into the Ruong Ruong Valley area to clear and search the suspected location of the 4th NVA Regiment. Inclement weather hampered the operation initially; however, ground contacts increased near the end of the operation. 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, 7th Cavalry Regiment and ARVN 54th Regiment reconnaissance in force in the Ruong Ruong Valley south of Phu Bai.
Unit(s) tasked organized or under brigade control: 2-502 IN BN
Operation Texas Star commenced on 30 April 1970 and terminated on 04 May 1970.
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