Firebase Maureen

Firebase Maureen (also known as Hill 980) is a former U.S. Army firebase in A Sầu Valley southwest of Huế in central Vietnam.

Firebase Maureen
Site information
Type	Army
Location
Coordinates	16.381°N 107.269°E / 16.381; 107.269 (Firebase Currahee)
Site history
Built	1970
In use	1970–71
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Garrison information
Occupants	101st Airborne Division

History

The base was established overlooking the A Sầu Valley, 32 km southwest of Huế.^[1]

The base was established by the 101st Airborne Division in May 1970 to support Operation Texas Star. On 7 May 1970 the base was defended by a platoon of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry when it was attacked by a People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) force. Private Kenneth Michael Kays was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle.^[2] In January 2025, former Pfc Kenneth J. David was awarded the Medal of Honor (upgraded from the Distinguished Service Cross) for his actions during the battle.^[3]

The base was reopened in April 1971 as part of Operation Lam Son 720.^[1]

Current use

The base has reverted to jungle.