U.S. Military in Vietnam

Documentary images of American soldiers interacting with Vietnamese civilians, highlighting humanitarian efforts during the Vietnam War.

Marines from H Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, rounding up Vietnamese women and children during Operation Prairie I in 1966 near the demilitarized zone. Photograph taken by K. McVeigh, depicting the combat activities of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. Caption provided by the Department of Defense. A187971.

American soldiers, Corporal Grey and Private Phipps, loading rice into an LVT vehicle. The rice was harvested by Vietnamese civilians. This interaction between the military and local population reflects the "People to People" initiative during the Vietnam War. Image taken on September 28, 1965, by 1stLt. Beebe of the 3rd Marine Division.

"Lance Corporal Ralph Howard from Chicago, Illinois receiving the Silver Star Medal on May 18, 1968. The medal was presented by Major Robert L. Vise, the Executive Officer of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. Howard was recognized for his heroic achievements during a combat sweep near Da Nang on February 6, 1968."

Vietnamese children in the village of Tung Son entertain themselves with an American toy given out by American soldiers from B Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines during their deployment in Vietnam in 1966. This photograph was taken by a Defense Department photographer and is classified as an A186809 SUM 127 GVB-372.

Marines on patrol in Operation SKULL, October 16, 1965. The photograph captures Marines from the 3rd Marine Division passing Vietnamese workmen on Route 1, near Thanh Troung, 10 miles west of Danang. The image is credited to Cpl. Dahl and was taken during the Vietnam War.

Cpl E.J. Taylor helping with the loading of RF4B cameras for the 1st MarDiv in Vietnam, January 1970. The photo was taken by Sgt. A.J. May and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

US Personnel, including Staff Sgt. Allan F. Steven (Lancaster, Pa.) and an ARVN corpsman, carrying a wounded ARVN soldier to a Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 161 CH-46 helicopter during a "medevac" flight. The injured soldier was being transported from a location north of Phu Bai to the ARVN hospital at Hus, Vietnam. Photo taken on July 19, 1966, by GySgt. Ron Harwood. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

Marines from H Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, rounding up Vietnamese women and children during Operation Prairie I in 1966 near the demilitarized zone. Photograph taken by K. McVeigh, depicting the combat activities of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. Caption provided by the Department of Defense. A187971.

Major General Levis J. Fields converses with Ed Needham, an ABC News reporter, during their time in Vietnam. This photograph was captured on August 11, 1966, by Pfc. Mincemoyer, showcasing the military's close interaction with the media. Image source: Department of Defense, Marine Corps, A369442.

Corporal James A. Carlson adjusts the track on a M48A3 tank, weighing 58 tons, belonging to the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on October 25, 1969. This photograph is part of a collection showing American military activities during the Vietnam War. It is credited to Sergeant R.W. Nelson and was taken by the Defense Department.

A group of suspected Viet Cong insurgents is captured by U.S. Marines during Operation Piranha on September 7, 1965. The Marines apprehended the suspects who were hiding among the rocks near the sea. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) and is labeled as A185311 TVM.

Marines of Battalion Landing Team 3/4 and a machine gunner are seen in a helicopter flying from Danang to Hue Airport on April 14, 1965. This photograph was taken by GySgt. R. F. Ayers. They were part of the 3rd Marine Division stationed in Danang during the Vietnam War. The Defense Department was responsible for the image.

Elite members of the Provisional Dog Platoon, including Sentry dog Mark, showcased in this photograph taken on October 24, 1965, in Danang, Vietnam. Mark is one of the 11 highly skilled sentry dogs that served with the III Marine Amphibious Force. Image: Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps) A186140 127 GVB-4/

A helicopter crew chief, Lance Corporal Charles Beebe, from Cleveland, Ohio, shows the areas where his copter was hit multiple times while flying Marines into Van-Tuong, Vietnam on August 18, 1965. The photograph is an official Defense Department photo, taken by SSgt. H. Shipp.

Men of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conducting Operation Wyoming. They are seen advancing through a village street as they sweep for Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Date of the photograph is April 30, 1966. Image courtesy of Cpl. Gaspard and the U.S. Marine Corps.

Airman Second Class Bernard J. Strohman, from Franklin, Ohio, checks the identification of a Vietnamese man before his entry into the airbase where he works as a house boy. Strohman is a member of the Air Police assigned to the base. This photo was taken in Vietnam in 1966 by Cpl. D. Paul Sewery. (DOD photo A187914)

"A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Heli- copter Squadron-165 delivers supplies to a mountain outpost during Operation Union in June 1967. The crew of the 106mm recoilless rifle provides support for the operation. This aerial firepower was captured by Cpl Russ Cowen. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) flm A421855 127 GVB-153."

Marines conduct a patrol during a sweep and clear mission in Chu Lai, Vietnam. The photograph, taken on July 14, 1965, shows Marines crossing a field in the area. This image captures a typical activity of American military during the Vietnam War.

A US Corpsman from 2nd Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, named Larry G. Arnold, is seen patching the injured knee of a Vietnamese child in Hoa Long village in Vietnam in 1965. This photograph is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A Marine Corps squad leader leads his troops along dikes separating rice paddies north of the U.S. Marine airstrip at Chu Lai during Operation BLUS MARIAN. The operation resulted in the discovery of two Viet Cong dead, the detainment of two enemy suspects, and the seizure of weapons. Photographed on November 13, 1965, by Sgt. B. Maruffo.

Private First Class Joseph L. Williams, a rifleman of the 1st Platoon, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, rests during his off-watch at an outpost of the battalion perimeter during the Vietnam War.

Construction of In District High School, sponsored by MAG-12, is seen in this photo taken on June 2, 1966. The high school, located in New Life Hamlet, signifies a self-project initiative. A visible example of American military activities during the Vietnam War. Photo credit: Pfc. Norman IY, 1stMarDiv Vietnam. A369365.

A member of the 1st Engineer mine sweeping team utilizes a probe to locate an anti-tank mine buried near the roadside during military activities in Vietnam, January 9, 1967. Photograph captured by Sgt. Gaspard of the 1st Marine Division. Image courtesy of the Defense Department.

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, are seen in this photograph capturing weapons during Operation FRAXRIE near the demilitarized zone in Vietnam on October 13, 1966. The photograph was taken by Cpl. Durbin Eacny and is from the US Marine Corps' Department of Defense collection (A187,156 127. GVB-67).

Caption: On September 28, 1966, in this photograph taken by Sgt COTHRAN, a landing craft is shown unloading gear to the waiting men of the 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment aboard the USS Tripoli LPH-10. The vessels seen in the image include fishing boats and the USS IWO JIMA.

Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVTs) used by "A" Company, 1st Antrac Battalion, during their operations in Dayang, Vietnam in 1965-66. In this photo taken by Sgt R. R. Reynolds, the LVTs are seen moving up the river with Viet Cong suspects apprehended by "A" Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Mainos. This image was captured by the Defense Department photographer (Marine Corps) A181454.

Soldiers prepare for an air delivery in Vietnam as they load a container filled with water barrels onto a C-130 transport plane. With guidance from the dropmaster in the cockpit, the container is released and floated down to waiting men on the ground. (Photographer: Cgt G. W. Heikkinen)- A194167 127. GVB-35

US Marines captured and prepared suspected Viet Cong for transportation to an interrogation point during Operation Piranha in September 1965. This photo, taken by Corporal Dehl, shows the Marines conducting their duties as part of the ongoing military activities during the Vietnam War.

September 4, 1965 - Officers and officials including Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham were pictured visiting Chu Lai, Vietnam. In this photograph, Richard Nixon appears to be observing the terrain from a forward outpost position of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. It was taken by the Defense Department and has the identification code A185278.

Marines from Marine Fighter-attack Squadron-334 (VMFA) celebrate completing their 5000th mission in Vietnam with a single F-4 Phantom Jet. In this photo, the Marines proudly pose with a poster commemorating their achievement. Image captured by Willis, a photographer for the Defense Department (Marine Corps), in 1969.

A photograph taken on April 18, 1966, in Danang, Vietnam, depicts the aftermath of a Viet Cong attack on K Battery, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. The image shows the area littered with debris and signs of recent combat. This photo was taken by Pfc. Dagman and is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Picnic-type tables and wash-stands stand outside houses found in a Viet Cong training camp area. Men from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment discovered these structures west of Dailoc during Operation Alleghiery in August 1966. The photograph was taken by Cpi. Gilles, a member of the Defense Department in the Marine Corps.

Lieutenant General McCutcheon, Commanding General of III MAF, visits the 7th Marines in Vietnam in 1970. He frequently piloted his own helicopter and was greeted by Colonel Derning, Jr. during this visit. His crew chief, Corporal Norman, is seen holding the General's flack jacket. This photograph is from the Department of Defense.

Gunnery Sergeant C.B. Huffman from the PHP Pac Motion Picture Team discussing the situation with Marine Amphibious Brigade staff personnel before filming the Joint U.S. and Vietnamese operation Lom Son-72 in Camp Butler, Okinawa on September 8, 1972. This photograph was taken by Combat Photographer GySgt. R.E. Priseler.

American prisoners of war returning to American soil at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 14, 1973. These prisoners include members of the Navy and Air Force, and they were here for a brief period of rest. This photograph is part of Operation Homecoming, the repatriation of US Marine POWs during the Vietnam War.

Marine Sea Knight helicopters transport Fourth Marine Regiment troops of the 3d Marine Division into the southern part of the DMZ near the Bn Hai River. This combat operation took place on September 17, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The photograph was taken by SSgt D. L. Shearer. Defense Department photo, Marine Corps, 4191957.

"A Vietnamese boy receives a large toy donated by citizens in the United States and distributed by Marines of the Seventh Engineer Battalion in Vietnam. The toys were given as gifts to improve relations between the American military and the local civilians during the Vietnam War."

A Marine Corps servicemember explains the rules and regulations of volleyball to Vietnamese civilians in Vietnam. This photo captures a scene from August 17, 1966, depicting a cultural exchange during the ongoing Vietnamese Civil War. The image highlights the efforts of American military personnel in fostering understanding and engagement with the local population.

Caption: Captain Porter K. Henderson, civil affairs officer of the 4th Marines, presents a can of cooking oil to a Vietnamese civilian from the Pho Trach refugee village in 1967. The individual, along with seven other families, lost their homes during a Viet Cong mortar attack and received emergency assistance in the form of cooking oil and materials to rebuild their homes.

Lt Gen Lewis W Walt, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits the TII Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam on November 2, 1970. He is pictured meeting with Staff Sergeant Walt of the Americal Division. This photograph is an official Defense Department photo (marine corps) with the identification number A194799.

Frank Sutton, known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter in the television show "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.", visits Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in Vietnam. The visit took place on May 31, 1966, and the photograph was taken by Cpl. McVeigh of the 3rd Marine Division.

US Army dentist, J.F. Hardin, attends to a patient from the Third Battalion, Seventh Marines in the temporary Mobile Dental Clinic near Due Pho, Vietnam on February 8, 1967. Dental assistant R.W. Millar can be seen on the right in the photograph. (Photographer: Cpl. C.D. Mincennyor) (Note: The caption provided is based on the information given and is impartial.)

During the Vietnam War, on June 5, 1966, entertainer Archie Hoore engaged in glove talk with Sergeant MacArthur Foster of Company "G," 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines in Vietnam's la tarDiv. The photograph, taken by Sgt. Wright, shows Hoore carrying out his tour of the Enclave, entertaining and conversing with soldiers. A369540.

"Gen Leonard F Chapman visiting Thuong Thon village in Vietnam. He is welcomed by the village chief while visiting Combined Action Platoon 2-1-6, where Marines were stationed. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General L.F. Chapman, made this visit on August 6, 1968, during the Vietnam War. (HARINE CORPS) mis A191832"

A formation of CH-46 helicopters from H-165 aboard the USS New Orleans LPH-11, flying towards the beach during a simulated heli-lift operation called Operation Lom Son-72. This photograph was taken on September 9, 1972, at Camp Butler, Okinava by CySgt. R.E. Priseler. It is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) identified as IC3-140-1671-72.

A U.S. Marine Corps soldier, Corporal George M. Ishihara, can be seen pulling and connecting a brosk track to an M48A3 tank, weighing 58 tons, in Vietnam on October 25, 1969. Various vehicles such as jeeps, "mules", trucks, and dune buggies can be seen in the background. This photograph was taken by Sgt. Robert W. Nelson for the Defense Department.

US Marines assisting a child onto a helicopter for evacuation during Operation Nevada. The photograph was taken on April 15, 1966, in Vietnam. This image captures the efforts of Company *G", 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, to rescue civilians from Whan Hoa and safely transport them to Quang Egal.

Soldiers from Force Logistic Command's Force Logistic Support Group Bravo (FLSG-B) pay their final respects by saluting the U.S. and Group flags during a deactivation ceremony in Danang, Vietnam on September 15, 1970. The 1st Service Battalion is scheduled for relocation to Camp Pendleton, California. Published by the Defense Department, this Marine Corps photograph is labeled A194664, 127 GVB-297.

US Marines from Leme Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, engage in combat during Operation Mallard on January 12, 1966. The Marines pursue Viet Cong fighters from trench line to trench line, resembling the fighting tactics of World War I. This photograph captures the intensity and determination of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

LCpl William Hican, an instructor at the Land Mine Warfare School in Danang, demonstrates how to tie detonation cords together to a student Marine. The photograph was taken on January 1, 1969, as part of documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

During Operation Cormorant in 1966, Marines from the 3rd Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment patrolled through dense grass in Vietnam. Their goal was to locate Viet Cong forces, making each step a potential ambush. This photograph, taken by ICpl. Finnell, captures the challenging conditions faced by these soldiers. DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARTHE CORPS) A187276 127 GVB-284.

Marine CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopters transporting First Marine Division forces to a landing zone 20 miles north of Chu Lai. The photo captures the loading process before a five-day operation against enemy forces, conducted jointly by the Marines and Republic of Vietnam forces. Photograph taken on November 12, 1966.

Marines conducting sentry dog training at Da Nang during the Vietnam War. The photo, taken on May 12, 1966, shows Marines and their sentry dogs in action. The image was captured by SSgt R.E. Wilson and is part of a collection of photographs documenting American military activities during the conflict.

UH-34 helicopters dropping messages into the jungle canopy for "A" Co., 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment during Operation Houston. This photograph was taken on March 15, 1968, by W.F. Dickman in Vietnam. It is a part of the defense department's photo collection depicting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale attend a ceremony in 1969. The photo shows Under Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner walking away from a Marine All-Weather Attack Squadron 225 A-6A Intruder after a familiarization flight in the I Corps Tactical Zone during his visit to Marine and Navy units. Pilot on the mission was Lieutenant Colonel Donald L. Harvey, the commanding officer of the squadron.

General Raymond G. Davis, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, greets Brigadier General Vu Van Giai, Deputy Commanding General of 1st ARVN Division at Hue City during a ceremony in 1970. This photograph captures the exchange of greetings between these military leaders during the Vietnam War.

Soldiers from the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam are seen searching through the personal belongings and documents of suspected Viet Cong found in a village during Operation Piranha on September 7, 1965. They are examining captured gear such as food, flags, and other supplies. This black and white photograph was taken by the Defense Department and is labeled as A185315 127 GVB-65.

Marine LCpl from "A" Co. 1/7 crosses a stream during Operation Pecos, located 25 miles south of Da Nang on July 29, 1967. This photograph was taken by Sgt G.D. Sullivan and is a part of the defense department's collection.

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, search for weapons, ammunition, uniforms, documents, and Viet Cong bodies during Operation Jay in Hue, South Vietnam on June 26, 1966. The image shows two Marines moving through the area, with a smoldering Viet Cong house in the background.

Captain Frank H. Adams of AO Section, 1st Marine Division, is seen preparing for another mission during the Vietnam War. He had successfully brought his 0-E aircraft to a safe landing after the pilot was killed by hostile gunfire the previous day. This photograph was taken in 1966.

A marine, Private First Class W. A. Moore, gets a much-needed haircut and shave during his time in Vietnam. In the forward area of the Danang sector, young Vietnamese boys sometimes serve as barbers for the marines. This photograph showcases the importance of personal hygiene and grooming during military activities.

"Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment chase North Vietnamese soldiers during Operation Meade River. They seek cover on a tracked vehicle called an 'Otter' while casting heavy shadows. Photograph taken on December 4, 1968 in Vietnam by 38gt John A. Reid, negative number 3H-1-2084-68. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A192279."

A Marine from "E" Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines patrols through a Vietnamese village near Danang, Vietnam on July 22, 1965. The purpose of the patrol is to search for Viet Cong goods, weapons, and any signs of their presence. This photograph is from the official Defense Department archives.

Lieutenant General Troung, Commanding General I Corps (R), and Brigedier General Edward J. 11ler, Commanding General 9th Marine Aaphibious Brigade, discuss the Joint United States and Vietnamese operation Lon Son-72 in General Troung's office at First Regional Assistance Command Headquarters in Camp Butler, Cicinava. This photograph was taken on September 8, 1972, during the Vietnam War.

View of Landing Zone and M-60 machine gun emplacement at Observation Post Reno during the Vietnam War. Photograph taken on April 10, 1970 by Cpl R. L. Pearson. The image shows a hardened Landing Zone and an M-60 machine gun being manned by American military personnel.

Vietnamese civilians in the Dong Song One Village serving the noon meal to the village and district chief during Operation County Fair, conducted by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on April 19, 1966 by Corporal H. Wolford and released by the Department of Defense.

Gen Leonard F Chapman presents 1st Lieutenant Elias S. Benbleton with the Silver Star Medal during ceremonies at 3rd Marine Division on August 8, 1969. Gen Chapman visited I Corps from August 7-9, touring various military units and camps. This image shows the presentation of the medal. Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps), mis A193679 127. GYB-276.

Marine Catarino Marques from Co. "K", 3/5 receives a bath from a Vietnamese farmer on June 29, 1967. The bath is being taken in a large pottery jar that functions as a bathtub. This image was taken by Corporal Aker and is labeled as Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A370147 127 GVB-324.

Inside view of the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy Memorial Chapel at Dong Ea, Vietnam. The photo was taken on February 8, 1967, by Sgt McVeigh during the Vietnam War. The chapel served as a religious space for American military personnel in the area.

Major General Lewis W. Walt, Commanding General, 3rd Marine Division, and Vietnamese General Tee, 1st Corps Commander, wait for the arrival of Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara's plane in Danang, Vietnam, 1965. This photo is an official Defense Department photograph taken by J. F. Fraley.

Marine-Navy corpsman providing medical treatment to wounded civilians during an attack by "H" Company of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division on the Village of Lemy. The photograph was taken on May 11, 1965, during a MEDCAP (Medical Civic Action Program) mission. Photo by Sgt. Reynolds, Defense Department.

Private First Class John T. Wiseman, 19 years old, from India Company, Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment, is seen test firing the Grenade Launcher XM174 Low Velocity - 40mm, during a patrol 8 miles south of DaNang. This photograph was taken on October 30, 1969, by LCpl. John Gantry, a Marine Corps photographer.

Lieutenant General Levis W. Walt introduces Major George Grines, commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, to Mr. Charles Mena, a member of the United States AD team visiting An Hoa in June 1966. This photograph depicts an interaction between military personnel involved in American military activities during the Vietnam War. Source: Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A187435 127 GVB-/.

Private First Class Frank Middleton, age 19, mans an M-60 machine gun in a bunker below a watchtower. The tower, located outside the compound perimeter, protects the local village headquarters and guards a strategic approach to Allied units in the vicinity. This photograph was taken in 1970 during military activities in Vietnam.

Caption: "Viet Cong captured weapons: A variety of firearms and ammunition are displayed after being confiscated from the Viet Cong during an unsuccessful attack on the 2nd ROK Marine Brigade in Binh Son, RVH. This photograph was taken on February 16, 1967, by PFC K.L. Hall, as documented by the Marine Corps' Department of Photography."

A chaplain, Philip F. Kahal distributes communion elements to Corporal Pat Hinds, a Special Services NCO of the Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Tank Battalion, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force in Dunang, Vietnam on March 10, 1966. Lieutenant Kahal serves as the chaplain for the 1st Amphibious Tractor Battalion. Photo: SSgt. Kelly Chaptain, Defense Department.

Local Vietnamese villagers observe and discuss the passage of US Marines through their village during Operation War Bonnet in January 1966. This image captures a moment of civilian life during the Vietnam War. Photo taken by the Defense Department.

Cpl. Edward J. Laurence from Perryville, Missouri, of "B" Battery, 13th Marines, uses a radio to transmit casualty reports from the Fire Direction Center during the Vietnam War in March 1968.

American soldiers from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, search and clear a village south of the Danang Air Base. This routine activity involved carefully searching all village huts for signs of Viet Cong presence. Photograph taken on August 3, 1965 by LCpl. L. Hartsock. Image source: Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A185816 127 GVB-283.

Combat engineers from the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam prepare to blow up a large tree to make way for a supply helicopter landing zone during Operation Pecos, which took place 30 miles south of Da Nang on July 29, 1967. This photo was taken by Corporal J.D. Brusch and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

1stMarDiv soldiers wade through the floodwaters in a field in central Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. The area was transformed into a vast lake after the devastating Typhoon Kate hit and caused subsequent flooding. The image captures the aftermath of the natural disaster and the ongoing relief efforts by the military.

A classroom on Nut Coa Mountain used by the Viet Cong for political indoctrination is destroyed by the 3rd Division Marines during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE in 1966. This photograph, taken on February 4, 1966, showcases the results of the military operation. Image reference: 3M-1-73-66 XII MAF Vietnam Feb66 Photog: 88gt. K. Kelly. DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A186621 ZUB 127 GVB-365A.

"Cpl. R. J. Gleason, a radioman with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, hands his receiver to Capt. A. Lee, F Company's commanding officer, while Lt. E. L. Bonhan, a platoon commander, observes. The scene occurs near Dong Zahn in Quang Ngai Province during the Vietnam War."

US Navy hospital corpsman, Harold S. Simmons, extracts a piece of glass from a Vietnamese boy's foot during a roadside sick call in Vietnam. The boy braces himself for pain while Lance Corporal Thomas B. Reilly holds him. This activity took place outside of Hue-Phu Bai as part of a medical mission for the local village. Defense Department photo, A185760.

Marine corpsmen and doctors from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, establish an aid station in the village of In My, South Vietnam on June 22, 1965. This medical team is part of the 3rd Marine Division and is tasked with providing healthcare support to the local population as part of a people-to-people program.

Golf Company Marines and recon men from D Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, evade a Viet Cong ambush during a firefight on Operation Allegheny. The image captures the Marines racing through a clearing between burning structures as they counter-attack the enemy. This event occurred on August 22, 1966 in Vietnam.

US Marine Corps Corpsman, Cpl. Gaspard Idlutesant Ton E. Fathman, is seen testing the infected foot of a baby while the child's mother observes. The medical treatment took place during a County Fair operation in Phu Viah Village, Vietnam on August 23, 1966. The Marines provided healthcare services to the villagers.

Caption: This photograph captures mourners in Nes, NN, paying their last respects to Vietnamese Catholic priest Facher Hatthieu on May 16, 1967. Facher Hatthieu, who was killed on May 14, 1967, lies in state after being transported by Sot WC. Haitian Ven. The poignant image shows the somber moment of the wake. Dept. Photo (Marine Corps) 4108657 127 GVB-347.

Marine Sgt. William L. Lamb is seen walking alongside a large stash of North Vietnamese Army ammunition that was seized during a search and clear operation near Vandegrift Combat Base. The operation, carried out by elements of the 4th Marines, led to the destruction of 56 enemy bunkers and the discovery of thousands of rounds of small arms ammunition, as well as over 2,000 mortar and rocket rounds.

"Lance Corporal Robert D. Youngs of the Motor Pool at 1st Battalion, 7th Harins Regiment, repairs the carburator of a "Jeep" at the MISC-FLT Utility track during the Vietnam war. This image captures the maintenance work performed on various vehicles, including jeeps, mules, trucks, and dune buggies, on October 25, 1969."

Military personnel from the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on September 8, 1967, are shown successfully rescuing pilots of a downed chopper (type 34) using a CH-46 helicopter and a life line. The rescue operation took place ten miles west of Da Nang. This photograph was taken by Pfc D.J. Brusch and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Air delivery man Corporal Michael R. Smith showcases a rig worn by reconnaissance Marines during supply and troop drops in Vietnam. The rig is used for inserting or extracting Marines from an area via helicopters. The photograph was taken by Sgt G.W. Heikkinen as part of the documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Caption: Captain William K. Angus, a former POW, receiving physical therapy at the United States Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton, California during Operation Homecoming in February 1967. Angus, who was captured by the Viet Cong in June 1972, served as a pilot with Marine All Weather Squadron-224, entering the Marine Corps in February 1967. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

Marines of the 1st Squad, 3rd Platoon, Company I, trek up a muddy trail towards Hill 69. This outpost in Tri Binh Province serves as a base for the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. The photograph taken on September 19, 1965, captures routine patrols during the Vietnam War.

In this photograph taken on January 15, 1966, during Operation MALLARD in Vietnam, Marines can be seen capturing gear, including food, flags, and supplies. The items were originally taken by the Viet Cong as payment for taxes imposed upon local villagers. Image courtesy of II. C. Wolford, Defense Department. #VietnamWar #Marines.

Marine Lance Corporal Ronnie D. Chambers of CAP 3-3-5 takes a brief rest after a three-hour patrol in CHU LAI, Vietnam on August 4, 1970. CAP Marines, responsible for guarding their assigned village or hamlet around the clock, face sleep deprivation. Image captured by Sgt. Dahl, Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps).

Marine soldiers make use of a lull in Operation Hameluke Thrust to perform various tasks. Pre Zen Yarbrough from Sacremento, Cal. is seen making a radio call for resupply, while Terry Taylor from Miami, Florida, and Neal Coates from Daytona Beach, Florida write letters home. The image was captured on May 30, 1968.

US Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines can be seen disembarking from or embarking onto the USS Tripoli during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken by the US Department of Defense, shows the military activities involved in the redeployment process.

General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, takes a break and enjoys a meal at Camp Carroll during the Vietnam War. This photograph was taken in August 1967.

Soldiers attend a religious service conducted by Father R.A. Flanagan at the Brook Chu Lai Haplete in Vietnam on May 22, 1966. The event was captured by Sergeant Salve, the photographer for the 1st Marine Division during that time.

A Marine from I Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, is depicted running through a Vietnamese village during the second phase of Operation BLUE MARLIN on November 16, 1965. The Marine is being sniped at as he moves through the combat zone. This photograph was taken by LCpl. Lookabaugh and is an official Defense Department photo.

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