Vietnam War Marine Activities

Photographs showcasing American Marines in action during the Vietnam War, highlighting various missions and operations in the field.

Lance Corporal Donald Adams from Dallas, Texas, seen interacting with Vietnamese children during Operation County Fair, a civil action program in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on May 19, 1966, by Gilles, a photographer capturing American military activities during the Vietnam War. The image is from the 3rd Marine Division campaign.

During Operation Jay in Quang Tri Province, a Marine provides security for his partner, who is searching a cave for hidden supplies and potential Viet Cong members. This photograph, taken on July 7, 1966, showcases the efforts of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. (Caption information: Photograph of American military activities during the Vietnam War)

Soldiers visiting the First Marine Division Exchange, located at the Division Rear, 3 miles west of Danang during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on April 20, 1970 by Sgt. R. Nueber and is part of the official Defense Department collection.

A 19 year old Marine, Private First Class R. Helson, is being carried by Battalion Sergeant Major R.G. Unger and HM Bob Peeples. Pfc. Nelson broke his ankle while on a night patrol during Operation HARVEST MOON. The image was taken on December 10, 1965 in Hoi An, Vietnam. It is a defense department photo (Marine Corps).

A Marine pilot, Major Gerald Mueller, narrowly escaped injury during a resupply mission in Vietnam when a North Vietnamese bullet pierced the side of his helicopter. The bullet was stopped by an Emergency Procedures Manual, preventing it from entering his leg. The incident occurred on September 22, 1966. This is a defense department photograph of the incident.

Pilots and Crewmen during the Vietnam War. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington visits his old squadron in September 1965. Private First Class Ray M. Markley, a plane captain from Detroit, directs an AC "Skyhawk" of VMA-225 onto the taxi-way, waiting for takeoff instructions during Operation PIRANHA in Vietnam. Defense Department Photo from the Marine Corps. A185296 XWI 127 GV8-234.

"Religion during Vietnam War - Navy Chaplain Lieutenant Richard A. Long contacting his office using his radio. Chaplain Long's radio call signal is "Conscience One," and his office call sign is "Angel." He is attached to MAG-12 at Chu Lai. This photograph was taken on September 6, 1965, by LCpl. R. Lopez. DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A185808."

LCpl Phillip Palmer puts a magazine on a Versamat film processor in the VMC-1 lab complex of the 1st MarDiv in Vietnam, January 1970. The photograph was taken by Sgt. A.J. May.

General Westmorland conversing with a US Marine on mess duty at Chu Lai, South Vietnam. This photo was taken on June 15, 1965 and features prominent figures such as Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham. The image captures a moment during American military activities in the Vietnam War.

Lance Corporal Donald Adams from Dallas, Texas, seen interacting with Vietnamese children during Operation County Fair, a civil action program in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on May 19, 1966, by Gilles, a photographer capturing American military activities during the Vietnam War. The image is from the 3rd Marine Division campaign.

Soldiers from the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam, specifically Corporal Gregg J. Wilbur, are seen on July 20, 1967, replenishing their water supplies during a search and destroy mission. Wilbur is assisted by his son as he fills his canteen, utilizing water purification plants for safe consumption. This image is a Defense Department photograph taken by LCpl L.P. Brown.

ONTOS tank preparing to fire into a Communist-infested valley, located eight miles north of Phu Bai, South Vietnam on October 7, 1965. This photograph, taken by Sgt. Reid, showcases the firepower of the ONTOS tank from the 3rdMexDiv in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARIME CORPS) A186027 TWIB 127 GVB -329.

A young marine acts as a barber for fellow soldiers while on field operations during the Vietnam War. This photograph captures the significance of maintaining personal hygiene even in challenging military settings. Taken on August 4, 1969, in Vietnam by the Defense Department, it reflects the dedication and resourcefulness of American troops during the conflict.

United States Marines from the 3rd Marine Division engage in combat against the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War in 1965. This photograph shows tanks in action as they support the Marines in their mission. Image taken by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) photographer A185412.

Marine Sergeant John J. Knowles and Navy Lieutenant Farney L. Bailey are seen studying a tactical map in the brush near Can Tho, Vietnam on December 31, 1965. Lieutenant Bailey, the naval gunfire liaison officer for IV Corps, and Sergeant Knowles, the NGF team chief, are plotting the target area for a salvo of fire from a destroyer offshore.

Sgt. J. McKilloy examines a captured Soviet-made sniper rifle and scope previously belonging to a North Vietnamese lieutenant from a sniper platoon based near Phe Bai. Major Robert A. Russell, from the 3rd Marine Division's sniper school, assesses the weapon. This photo was taken on July 9, 1966, in Dallang, Vietnam.

Marine Advisor Major Roger W. Badeker (Manhattan, Kansas), involved in operations in the Rung Sat Special Zone, Vietnam, is pictured discussing a water-front position being constructed by Vietnamese Regional Forces along the Long Tao River, south of Saigon. The photograph highlights the predominantly midflats background of the area. Defense Department Photo by Master Sergeant Stewart, taken on December 31, 1965.

Lance Corporal Patric A. Courchaine from the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, attempts to open the window of a 2-story house during a search and destroy mission in Vietnam in 1965. This photograph showcases the intense combat activities carried out by American military forces during the Vietnam War.

US Marine soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, are seen walking through a muddy area while returning from a reconnaissance patrol in Tri Binh Province in Vietnam. The photograph, taken on September 19, 1965, showcases the challenging conditions faced by American troops during the Vietnam War.

South Vietnamese Marines prepare to board US Marine Helicopters during operation Ion Son-72 in June 1972. The image captures the joint military efforts between the United States and South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Photographed by Cpl S.G. Lively, it shows the intensive reconnaissance activities carried out by military personnel.

General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, inspects a formation of Marines wearing jungle uniforms and combat gear. The unit pictured is part of the III Amphibious Force deployed in Vietnam. Date: January 7, 1966. Photograph taken by Sgt. Bill Weih, Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A186680.

United States Marines from Loma Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, participate in Operation Mallard. Vietnamese villagers greet them and provide 5-gallon cans of water for the Marines to refill their canteens. This photograph was taken on January 12, 1966, by Sgt. Reid.

Image Caption: Viet Cong suspects climbing aboard LVT's (amphibious vehicles) of "B" Company, 1st AmTracBn, after being captured by Company 2/3 during a joint operation with Company "E" 2/3 near Nam Yen village, Vietnam, on May 25, 1965. This photograph was taken by Cpl. J.P. Gorak and is a part of the Defense Department.

American Military personnel and Mr. Charles Nari, a member of the faits team, attend a briefing by Mr. Le Thus Cep on the progress and needs of the Vietnamese industrial complex at An Hoa in June 1966. The briefing occurs in a temporary building at the An Hoa site. DOD photo: A187438 GVB-127 (Marine Corps)

United States Marines make use of Viet Cong-dug trenches to defend themselves during Operation Hallard in Vietnam, on January 12, 1966. The photo captures the intensity of an ambush as the Marines engage in combat. Acquisition number: 127 GVB-360.

Marines from Company "B", 1st Battalion, Fifth Marines, load up on a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 263 CH-46 helicopter on July 23, 1970, in Vietnam. The 17-man element is preparing for a day-long operation southwest of DaNang. This photograph is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Colonel Simons, Commanding Officer of the 9th Marine Regiment, confers with Major General Levis W. Walt during Operation EARVEST MOON. They discuss military strategy and logistics for the operation. The photograph was taken on December 10, 1965, by Cpl. Dahl and is part of a Defense Department collection on American military activities during the Vietnam War.

July 5, 1966 - Vietnamese officials and American military officers, including President Lyndon Johnson and Colonel P.X. Kelley, visit Phouc Hoa Village during the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Colonel F.S. Wood, Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak, and Major General Lewis J. Fields are also seen on the tour. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369199.

American military personnel stationed at the An Hoa base in Vietnam in June 1966. The photo captures the housing units that were designed by French-trained Vietnamese engineers. Two French engineer-advisors were also present at the base at the time. The image showcases the collaboration between various nations during the Vietnam War.

"US Marine Corporal Harold Hawkins has his pulse checked by Hospitalman D.J. Wiggins after being injured by a Viet Cong rifle bullet on February 2, 1966, in Donang, Vietnam. Corporal Hawkins was quickly evacuated to a safe position where Wiggins provided first aid and called for a medical evacuation helicopter. A fellow Marine stands ready to assist if needed. This photograph was taken by 2nd Lt. Tucker for the Defense Department."

US Marines and Medical Corpsmen engage in a firefight with 1st PAVN forces during Operation Texas in Vietnam in 1966. The intense fighting can be seen in this photograph taken by Cpl. K. Henderson. This image captures the bravery and dedication of American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Marines of the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion discover the foundations of Viet Cong huts during Operation TRAZLBLAZER on October 23, 1965. This photograph, taken by LCpl. Costello, captures the reconnaissance mission carried out by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. It shows the remnants of structures used by the Viet Cong, revealing their tactical presence in the area. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARIEE CORPS) A186067.

Marine Corps personnel at work in Vietnam, January 1970. The photo shows a Marine using a contact printer, likely for developing photographic materials. Several pieces of equipment, including photographic, construction, and personal items, can be seen in the image. It is a record of American military activities taken during the Vietnam War.

American soldiers patrolling near a stream that flows towards a refugee village in An Hoa, Vietnam on June 30, 1966. The soldiers are from the 3rd Marine Division (3rdMarDiv), as captured in the photograph with the code AR BOA--View. The image is marked as part of the DE BESE DEPT PHCO collection (MARIE A 8733).

Marines of A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, stumbled upon a Viet Cong classroom during a search and destroy mission. The classroom was suspected to be used for training new recruits by the hardcore members. This photograph, taken by LCpl. Curry on November 16, 1966, depicts the American and Vietnamese buildings and bunkers in the vicinity.

Senior military officials and political figures attend a meeting during the Vietnam War. In the photograph, Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, Vice President Richard Nixon, and evangelist Billy Graham can be seen conversing with each other. The gathering took place on November 9, 1965, in Danang, Vietnam. Representatives from the Navy and Governor John Reed of Maine were also present.

Gunnery Sergeant Melvin E. Dunham participates in a joint operation with Bi Nguyen Thanh, an unidentified member of ARVN, the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, in November 1969. Sgt. Dunham is seen concentrating on squeezing the trigger, while using his left hand to shield his face.

In memory of Pfc. Billy Law's sacrifice during Operation Prairie, students and faculty members of Kansas State College in Pittsburg, Kansas, donate 141 cases of canned fruit to Company 3d En., Fourth Marines in Vietnam. A human chain transfers the canned fruit into a trailer in this Defense Department photo. (Mareth Cores, VHA A108399)

Marines from "D" Company, 2nd Marines cautiously search for booby traps under a foot bridge in Vietnam on June 29, 1965. Local villagers observe the operation. This photograph was taken by photographer Gorak Look and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

"A group of Varines from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, successfully attacked a Viet Cong training camp in Dailoc, Vietnam as part of Operation ALLEGHENY on August 22, 1966. This photograph captures a collection of captured weapons, supplies, and demolition materials, including Chinese-manufactured automatic weapons. Defense Department photo taken by Cpl. Gilles (MARINE CORPS A187695 127 GVB-67)."

A corpsman from F Company, 2nd Battalion, puts bandages on the head of a Vietnamese child wounded by mortar fire during Operation Double Eagle. This photograph was taken on January 28, 1966, in Vietnam as part of a Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) carried out by the 3rd Marine Division. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) number A186574, captured by photographer K. Henderson.

A Marine from "E" Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment investigates a blown-out hut during Operation Allen Brook, part of Operation Swift Play in Vietnam on May 12, 1968. The operation was conducted by the 1st Marine Division. This photograph was taken by A.V. Huffman and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Marine M60 Machine Gun Section advancing during a search and destroy mission in Vietnam, 1968. The soldiers can be seen climbing a hill, prepared for combat. This photograph captures the intense and dangerous nature of military operations during the Vietnam War.

Catholic Chaplain (Lt.) George R. Witt, the battalion chaplain for the 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment, celebrates Mass for the Marines of A Company at an outpost on Hill #358. The photograph captures a moment of prayer during the Vietnam War. Image: Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps) A.187086 ZWB 127 GVB-300.

Marine Corporal Catarino Marques from Wilmington, California, is seen using a pottery water jar as a makeshift bathtub during Operation Adair. This photograph, taken by SSgt. Brousard on June 24, 1967, showcases the importance of personal hygiene and showers for soldiers during the Vietnam War. Operation Adair was conducted by the 3rd Battalion, Fifth Marines, southwest of DaNang.

Marines assisting in the evacuation of killed and wounded soldiers during Operation Texas. This image was taken in 1966 by Marine Corps Cpl. K. Henderson, in Vietnam. It is an official photograph from the Defense Department, coded A186821, documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Assistant Endbags are processed before being racked for storage after landing in Vietnam on November 2, 1970.

"Marines from "K" Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines advancing across a field in search of Viet Cong near Chu Lai, South Vietnam. This photograph was taken on July 14, 1965, during combat operations conducted by the 3rd Marine Division. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)"

Caption: "Captain B. E. Simpson, Officer-in-Charge of the 3rd Marine Division Photo Section, saves plywood for use in modifying the new lab at Phu Bai, RVN. GySgt B. G. Highland observes the process. This photograph was taken on January 26, 1967, during the Vietnam War, by combat photographer GySgt B. L. Owens of Time/Life."

U.S. Marines conducting aerial surveillance over the village of An Hoa on June 26, 1966 during the Vietnam War. The village was scheduled for demolition, and its residents were to be relocated to the An Hoa complex. Photo taken by Gilles for the Defense Department.

Aerial view of a Marine Corps camp area in Vietnam. The photograph was taken on September 8, 1965, by photographer G. Durbin. It is an image of military activities during the Vietnam War.

Private First Class William L. Martin, III and his father, First Sergeant William L. Martin, reunite at Chulai Airfield's defense center during the Vietnam War. Both are members of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, with 1st Sgt. Martin being a 25-year veteran and recipient of the Silver and Bronze Stars.

"Corporal Jon D. Ream, Battalion Scout, H&S Co., S-3 Section, 2nd Bn., 3d Marines searches a building used by the Viet Cong as a classroom. This building was burned by Marines of "C" Co., 2/3 to prevent its future use by the Viet Cong. Deneng, Vietnam - May 6, 1965."

US Marines from Lema Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, use village drinking water during Operation Mallard in Vietnam on January 12, 1966. Marines require 5-6 quarts of water daily while conducting search operations and carrying heavy loads in the field. This photograph captures the importance of water resupply and purification plants in supporting military activities during the Vietnam War.

A photograph showing a captured Chinese communist grenade discovered on July 8, 1966, during a patrol by the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, in Vietnam. The patrol found a total of 241 grenades on this day. The photograph was taken by Corporal Armstrong from the 3rd Marine Division. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam, attend to a Vietnamese couple seeking medical assistance for their child during Operation COUNTY FAIR in 1966. This photograph, labeled GVB-372, captures the efforts made by American military personnel to aid civilians in Vietnam.

A US Marine corporal attends to a fellow Marine's wound during a break period in Vietnam, on April 15, 1966. The Marine was injured earlier in the day during a sweep conducted by the first platoon of D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. (Photo taken by Pfc. Russell, Defense Department photo identifier A369273)

Caption: Mrs. John Haywood, whose husband was killed by the Viet Cong, receives a $100.00 donation from Major General Keith B. McCutheon of the Marine Air Group (LG)-36 of the 1st MAW Vietnam. Additionally, Mrs. Hans Josephsen and Mrs. Stanley E. Saith received $250.00 checks from the crew of the U.S.S. Renger. The donations were made in a ceremony during the Vietnam War.

Members of C Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, patrol the Seng Cu De River, located 1 mile north of Danang, in search of Viet Cong during Operation Cormorant in 1966. The photo, taken by LCpl. Finnell, shows the soldiers diligently searching for enemy combatants as part of their eight-day mission in Vietnam.

Marines carrying out wounded soldiers during Operation Prairie I in September 1966. This photograph captures a rescue effort amid an attack in the jungle of South Vietnam. It shows the bravery and commitment of American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Corporal N. A. Colburn from Mt. Holly, California, distributes free soap to Vietnamese locals at Hoa Hung Village on December 7, 1965. The soap was donated by the Holiday Inn Corporation as part of a people-to-people civic action program organized by the Marines of the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Division. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A186292

US Marine Private First Class Robert L. Hughes from York, PA, taking part in Operation Cormorant during the Vietnam War. Hughes, a member of A Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, can be seen maneuvering along a slippery riverbed. This Defense Department photo was captured by LCpl. Finnell in 1966.

Caption: Sergeant Arnold I. Kirchenbarg communicates a telephone call between Navy equipment operator 3rd Class Roger Nichols and his home in Cuyhoga Falls, Ohio, using a MARS radio-telephone hookup. Retired Navy chief petty officer John H. Donaldson in Bakersfield, Calif., handles the communication from the United States. Taken in 1969 during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) mis A193432.

Soldiers in the Chulai New Life Hamlet, Vietnam, are seen preparing a fish pond for stocking with fingerlings. The image, taken on June 2, 1966, by Pfc. Norman, shows the military activities aimed at improving the livelihood of local inhabitants, as ordered by the Defense Department.

Marines from "L" Co. 3/5 engage in combat during Operation Union II on May 26, 1967. The image shows a machine gunner and riflemen returning fire against VC positions. This battle occurred 15 miles Northwest of Tam Ky, South Vietnam. (Photographer: SSgt A.L.Cooper) Defense Department photo, Marine Corps

Vietnamese child at Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital admiring a stuffed doll from a donation by Mrs. Thomas A. Stoudiermier. The hospital is operated by Marines and Navy personnel of Force Logistic Command. SSgt Patrick J. Antosak distributed the toys to the children. April 26, 1968. Photograph by Cpl S. R. Barokchaus.

George Jessel, a renowned entertainer and Toastmaster General of the United States, visited Vietnam in September 1969. During his third tour, he entertained troops from the I Corps area at Freedom Hill and Chu Lai. This photograph captures Jessel interacting with the military personnel during his performance.

Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak congratulates Lance Corporal Richard E. Renaud after presenting him with a Purple Heart at Chu Lai, Vietnam on September 3, 1966. Renaud, a member of M Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat.

Lieutenant Colonel Johan S. Gestson assumes command of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines from Lieutenant Colonel J. M. Terry in a ceremonial procession at Vietnam war in 1969. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale were also present.

"Mrs. Jeanie Smith of Tulsa, Okla., also known as Mrs. U.S. Savings Bonds of 1970-71, gets her first jeep ride at Force Logistic Command in Vietnam. She can be seen waving to the Marines as she enjoys her visit. Photograph taken by SSgt R. D. Lucas."

Gunnery Sergeant James A. Vance from Portland, Oregon provides instruction at the 3rd Marine Division Sniper School in Quang Tri, Vietnam on July 28, 1969. He coaches Marines on proper long range marksmanship. This photo captures snipers in training and in the field. 35mm Negative. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

ROK Marines unloading combat rations from a truck at a landing zone in the 2nd ROK Marine Brigade area at Hoi An, Vietnam on January 11, 1971. These rations will be transferred to a net and transported by helicopter to Korean Marines in the field. Photograph taken by SSgt. Lucas. Marine Corps photo.

Caption: "May 28, 1970: A damaged M-107 175mm Gun is seen after a premature explosion in its tube. The incident occurred at Combat Base An Hoa, 20 miles southwest of Da Nang, Vietnam. The gun belongs to the 3rd 175mm Gun Battery. Photo taken by SSgt Nagy, Defense Dept. (Marine Corps)."

Marine Captain Laurence V. Friese, from Huron, S.D., shakes hands with Lieutenant General William G. Moore, Jr., 13th Air Force Commander, during Operation Homecoming at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. Captain Friese had been missing since February 24, 1968, after a combat mission.

A captured or found Viet Cong booby trap being taught and used at the Mine Warfare School by the 3rd Engineer Battalion. This photo, taken in 1966 by LCpl. Armstrong, shows the Defense Department's efforts in training and understanding enemy tactics during the Vietnam War.

Marine Corps Lance Corporal A. Alvarez and Corporal T. G. Moore, members of Golf CUPP, are seen spreading holiday cheer to children in Phu Tho Village, located 25 miles south of Dallang, Vietnam. The photograph was taken on December 16, 1970 by Photog: GySgt D. P. Hurley.

Caption: "Marines prepare CH-53 helicopters for evacuation exercises as part of Operation Frequent Wind (1975). The photograph shows Marines from the maintenance section of Squadron HMH-463, aboard the USS HANCOCK. They work tirelessly to mount flares (ALE-29) on the helicopters before the flight into Phnom Penh and Saigon. Photo taken on April 9, 1975, by Gysgt. D. Shearer. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps). ECC A150990 127 GVB-279."

Marine servicemen prepare to mount the sign for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM-363) in Qui Nhon, Vietnam. Private First Class Richard P. Savage secures the first strand of wire while Lance Corporal John R. Ekiss holds the sign steady. These helicopters provide crucial air transportation in the area.

Lieutenant Colonel Maurece Hunter and an assistant in the G-2 section of the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade are seen evaluating intelligence information from a command level during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken by Cpl R.W. Rydberg on September 4, 1972, shows them reviewing a planning map and plotting grid coordinates for contingency operations at Camp Butler, Okinawa.

Lance Corporal John Northern, a member of Force Logistic Command's Supply Battalion, receives a lighter as a gift from Sergeant Major H.M. Gilmore during a ceremony commemorating the Marine Corps 195th Anniversary in November 1970. LCpl. Northern, at 80 years old, is the youngest member of the unit, highlighting the Marine Corps tradition.

A Marine Corps corporal named Barry Davis from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, prepares a C-4 charge as part of Operation GEOROZA in Vietnam. The photograph captures a moment during demolition disposal activities carried out by American military personnel during the Vietnam War. This image is part of a collection of photographs of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Sgt Richard K. Bostard, Jr., from Apollo, Pennsylvania, holds up a 7-foot-long letter sent to him by a girl he has never met while serving in Vietnam. The photograph was taken on May 28, 1969, in the 3rd Marine Division. It is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the identifier A193760 and the GVB-238 code.

General J. F. Collins, President of American Red Cross, Lieutenant General H. Nickerson, Commanding General of III MAF, and Nangy Caraccioild, along with Linda Jager of Freedom Hill American Red Cross Center and an unidentified soldier, visit the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Vietnam on January 26, 1970. The purpose of the visit was to meet with officials and discuss military activities. This photograph was taken by SSgt H. A. Magness and is part of the Defense Department's collection. Source: A193609.

"Military officer, Marine Major John Colia, from Encinitas, Calif., hands over one of the 300 sacks of wheat he helped deliver to the village of Tra Kieu, 25 miles south of the Danang airfield. As the 3rd Division civil affairs officer, he coordinates aid efforts for civilians affected by war in the division's operating area."

Cpl. Steven R. Garten from "P" Co., 2nd Bn., Fourth Marines is seen sighting and preparing to fire a 3.5-inch rocket during a search and destroy mission north of Camp Carroll on February 13, 1968. The photograph was taken by Cpl. L. Brown and is an official Defense Department photo.

Sergeant Bill Boyd repainting the tail section of a CH-53 helicopter on the USS HANCOCK during Operation Eagle Pull in April 1975. The dull, low infrared reflectance paint was applied as a precautionary measure due to the SA-7 rocket threat in Saigon during the evacuation of civilians.

Marine Corps mechanic Sgt. Joe Marselles is seen working on a CH-53 helicopter's rotor head on the USS Hancock during Operation Frequent Wind. The operation was conducted on April 11, 1975, for the evacuation of Phnom Penh and Saigon. This photograph was taken by Gysgt. D.L. Shearer and is provided by the Defense Department.

Folk singing group "Four of Us" performs for the 3rd Amphibious Traster Battalion in Vietnam on July 27, 1966. The group consists of Vorne Bullack, Carol McKinzie, George Jett, and Dave Dir. This photograph is labeled: "SHOW TIME--The "Four of Us", a folk singing group, performs for the 3rd Amphibious Traster Battalion." (Photographer: LCpl WILLIAMS, Source: DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369556 127 GVB-195)

A US Marine removes punji stakes from a pit trap during Operation Georgia in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on May 12, 1966, by Corporal Gilles, as part of documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

The Commandant General Leonard F. Chapman Jr. observes a demonstration of the XM-147 automatic grenade launcher at Landing Zone Baldy. This photograph showcases military officials and officers during the Vietnam War. Photo credit: DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS).

American soldiers from the 3rd Marine Division continue patrolling through dense jungle terrain despite the arrival of the monsoon season in Vietnam. The increased Marine presence in the area has put the Viet Cong on the defensive, as they mistakenly believed the Marines would only fight in more favorable weather conditions.

A-6 Intruder aircraft in January 1970 during the Vietnam War. The photo shows an A-6 Intruder aircraft equipped with electronic armament. This image was taken by Sgt. A.J. May of the 1st MarDiv 244 Negative Vietnam in January 1970. The photo is part of the Defense Dept. collection (Marine Corps) with the identifier A372735 127 GVB-23.

Marine Corps Combined Action Platoon (CAP) 1-4-6 member treats a Vietnamese child for burns during a Medical Civic Action Patrol (MEDCAP) in a refugee village 25 miles south of Chu Lai. The corpsman providing the medical assistance is Navy Chapital Corpsman Third Class Jasas R. Goos of New London, Wisconsin.

A member of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Dwight Bailey from Sacramento, California, checks a suspected hiding spot of Viet Cong in a hole during the Vietnam War in July 1965. This photograph captures a moment of American military activities to uncover enemy hiding places.

Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham attend a meeting with military officers and officials in Denang, Vietnam. In this November 9, 1965 photograph, a Marine Platoon Leader, Governor John Chafee, and a young Marine can also be seen. The image is a Defense Department photo taken by Sgt. Bill Weib.

Marines from "H" Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, using an M-79 grenade launcher to target enemy positions during a sweep of Arizona Territory, located 17 miles southwest of DaNang, Vietnam. The photograph was taken on May 3, 1970, by Corporal Zimmerman, a photographer for the 1st Marine Division. This image is from a collection of photographs depicting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant D. L. Ferguson, a surgeon from Montezuma, Iowa, and a member of the 3rd Battalion, administers medical care to a young Vietnamese child during Operation PAWNEE on August 29, 1966. The photograph was taken by Burch and is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War. The image is protected by the Defense Department and can be found under reference number GVB-245.

Pfc Joe G. Mitole reads the Stars and Stripes newspaper in Vietnam on July 21, 1969. Despite it being a holiday for many, the troops of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines continued their duties. Photo by Cpl Gerald W. Wright, Defense Department. (Mis A372147 127 GVB-238 BITS)

Sgt. Abel L. Kavanaugh salutes the American flag as he arrives at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu during Operation Homecoming on March 18, 1973. Aged 24 and from Denver, Colorado, Kavanaugh is on his way to the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton, California. The photograph was taken by Sgt. R.K. Dotson.

Marines of Alpha-3, shortly before January 22, 1966, get ready to board a helicopter for a patrol mission in Vietnam. The Marines, under Cpl. K. Hendersen's supervision, are seen grouped around a machine gunner. This photograph is part of the Defense Department's archives (Marine Corps) and bears the identification number A186600.

Lieutenant General Henry W. Buse, the Commanding General of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, surveys the honor guard during his departure from Danang Air Base in Vietnam. Lieutenant General Keith B. McCutcheon, Commanding General of III Marine Amphibious Force, stands beside him. This photo was taken during Lieutenant General Buse's visit to Marine units in Vietnam before his retirement on June 30.

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