US soldiers celebrate as Operation Strike ends in victory.
Highway 55 and the surrounding hills are once again secure. The bridge and the two nearby villages, Xon Ben Sai and Iao Uyen have been cleared of enemy forces.
VC & NVA units in the area of operations have taken heavy losses and retreated into the jungle. They were forced to abandon all their heavy weapons including the rocket launchers that have been a threat to the highway.
US losses are reported as light, considering the large scale of the operation. The 7th Aviation Battalion is being recommended for a Presidential Unit Citation for their excellent performance.