Vietnam War Marine Operations

Images of Marines in action during the Vietnam War, focusing on operations, troop movements, and interactions with local civilians.

A photograph showing Lieutenant Colonel T. A. Costello (USA) visiting his son, Private First Class D. C. Costello (SarvCo 11th Eng), at Dong Ha, Vietnam on January 28, 1967. Both individuals are from Crystal Lake, Illinois. This image was taken by LCpl L. P. Brown and is credited to the Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

Marine riflemen disembark from UH-34 helicopters during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE in Vietnam, 1966. The ground Marines were transported to the landing zone (LZ) by helicopters from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 36, approximately 35 miles south of Chu Lai. Photo by LCpl. P. Johnson, USMC. Defense Dept. photo A421243.

Members of "B" Company, 3rd Amtraus, are seen here evacuating personal gear of a local civilian from Pho Hau Thoung village on June 19, 1965. The evacuation was conducted in preparation for a sweep through the village by Marines from "H" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. This photograph was taken by Lúpl L. D. Hartsock and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Marines from Delta Company, 1/7, move through a small stream during Operation Stockton, which took place on July 29, 1967. The operation was conducted 15 miles south of Da Nang in Vietnam, with the soldiers shown traversing the stream as part of their defensive maneuvers. This photo is an official military photo taken by LCpl D.J. Brusch.

A photograph showing Lieutenant Colonel T. A. Costello (USA) visiting his son, Private First Class D. C. Costello (SarvCo 11th Eng), at Dong Ha, Vietnam on January 28, 1967. Both individuals are from Crystal Lake, Illinois. This image was taken by LCpl L. P. Brown and is credited to the Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

Marine engineers prepare to blow up a cave complex during Operation Levada on April 15, 1966. The photograph, taken by Pfc. Russell, shows the engineers moving towards the caves after finalizing their preparations. This activity was part of American military operations during the Vietnam War. (Caption: Marine engineers advancing towards cave complex during Operation Levada.)

Marines of "L" Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division taking cover after enemy sniper fire was received from a nearby treeline. They prepare to flush out the enemy during a cordon and search operation south of Marble Mountain. "C" Company, 1st Tech Battalion provides tank support. A372875, March 23, 1969.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician carefully probes for potential mines during the Vietnam War. This June 1965 photograph captures the dangerous mine sweeping and disposal operations carried out by the 3rd Marine Division of the U.S. Army. The image showcases the meticulous work done by servicemen like Sgt L.D. Choate in ensuring the safety of military activities.

Marines from the 3rd Marine Division in Danang, Vietnam, awaiting helicopter airlift to the city of Hue. The photograph shows the marines standing in a Vietnamese graveyard. They are being transferred to Hue to relieve other marines stationed there. The photo was taken on April 14, 1965, by Gy8gt. Hallahan and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Lieutenant Colonel Harry E. Atkinson passing the Battalion colors to Lieutenant Colonel John M. Terry Jr., during a change of command ceremony in Vietnam. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale are present. Photograph taken on June 30, 1969.

Marines from "G" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines engage in combat during Operation Rush near Hills 479 and 500, located 4,000 meters southwest of Phu Bai, Vietnam. This photograph was taken by LCpl Porter on August 5, 1967. (Image: Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps) A188954)

Marine Corps personnel from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, and 3rd Tank Battalion are seen during a sweep and clear operation south of Ca In in Vietnam in 1968. One Marine keeps watch while a tank crew member makes minor repairs. This photo was taken by the Defense Department.

"Gen Leonard F. Chapman presents HM3 Eugene P. Whitbeck with the Bronze Star medal for his actions during Operation Mamaluke Thrust. HM3 Whitbeck, a member of Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, hails from LaCrescent, Hinn. Photograph taken during Gen. Chapman's visit to An Hoa in Vietnam on January 11, 1969."

Marines conducting a patrol in June 1965 during the Vietnam War. The photograph captures the moment when the Marines are sweeping a possible Viet Cong village. This image was taken by Sgt L.D. Choate and released by the Defense Department.

Chaplain Lt. Harold Roberts comforts a wounded Marine from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment during Operation Taylor Common in Vietnam. The Marine was injured by an M-33 grenade booby trap. Chaplain Roberts was present with the Marines when the blast occurred. The operation took place 10 miles northeast of An Hoa, the home base of Task Force Yankee, near Danang. (US Defense Dept. photo)

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, disembark a helicopter during a military operation called "Iden Ket" in Vietnam on July 28, 1965. The operation aimed to search and clear an area 12 miles south of Chu Lai. A total of 17 Viet Cong were killed and 5 suspects were captured during the two-day operation. The photograph was taken by SSgt R.W. Savatt, Jr. as part of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

American soldiers, Staff Sergeant Johnny F. Gall and Gunnery Sergeant Peoples, stand near a captured Viet Cong sniper. The photograph was taken on December 25, 1966, after an intense search and destroy mission in Trung Tin conducted by "C" Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of MarDiv Vietnam.

Soldiers from Delta Company in the 3rd Marine Division gather the bodies of Viet Cong combatants who were killed during Operation GOLDEN FLEECE in Vietnam on October 1, 1965. Captain William Melton can be seen in the background. This photo is taken by Sgt. Gorak and is part of the Defense Photo Department (Marine Corps) collection.

Two Kit Carson scouts, former Viet Cong patrol leaders, are seen assisting 2nd Lt. Howard Lovingood of Force Logistic Command's Provisional Rifle Company in pinpointing suspected enemy activity. The scouts, known as Smokey and Al, contribute to combatting enemy presence in villages, hamlets, and refugee areas northwest of Da Nang.

Caption: Captain James B. Garrett, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, fires a LAW at a cement gate during combat in Vietnam on March 24, 1967. Concerned about possible mines, Captain Garrett took precautionary measures. The photograph was taken by Sgt D. E. Weimer, from the Defense Department.

Caption: "Photograph taken on March 15, 1967, during combat activities in Vietnam. The image shows 2nd Lt. J.S. Francis of Co. D 1/7 and AstSgt. G.L. Carain examining a contraband item recovered from a fishing boat that was found aground by a naval DER. Photo taken by Sgt. J.B. McKinley. Department of Defense, 2010."

A bulldozer is seen smoothing over a temporary road in Da-Nang, Vietnam on March 20, 1965. The photo, taken by Sgt. Batchelor, shows the construction activities being carried out by the Marines of the 3rd Marine Division. This construction work is being done in preparation for moving the missile battery's radar unit to a new location called Hill 327. This image was captured as part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant Colonel Sipson, Colonel Harrell, and First Lieutenant John R. Rabb are seen discussing company movements and tactics for an upcoming operation in Vietnam. The photograph was taken on December 25, 1969, during a ceremony of the 1st Marine Division. It is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Members of the 9th Marine Regiment move through a clearing past a Marine tank as a CH-46 helicopter lands to evacuate wounded near Cem Lo, Vietnam. Taken on April 7, 1967, this photograph captures the American military activities during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A188592 127 GVB-332.

Major General Edwin B. Wheeler, Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, presents Corporal E. D. Miller, the Crew Chief for the Commanding General's helicopter, with a Certificate of Commendation. 1stLt. James Ferguson, the Commanding General's pilot, is also present during the ceremony. Photograph taken on March 4, 1970.

Lieutenant General L.W. Walt and Lieutenant Commander Glenn Ford assess the terrain around a Vietnamese camp situated on the North-South Vietnam border. This photograph was taken on January 16, 1967, during the activities of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A801041.

Lieutenant General Donn J. Robertson visits Marines and Kit Carson Scouts attached to 2nd CAG in a village near An Hoa, during a tour of Marine installations in MR-1, RVN.

Caption: "Dead North Vietnamese Army troops killed by US Marines during Operation Chinook in Co Bi Thanh Tan Province, Vietnam, December 21, 1966. The let Squad, 1st Platoon, "I" Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Regiment accounted for 5 dead and 4 wounded enemy soldiers without the use of illumination. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps)."

Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale participate in a ceremony held on July 10, 1969, during the Vietnam War. In the photograph, Colonel G. S. Codispoti passes the colors to the Adjutant after receiving them from Colonel Robert Lo Nichols.

American Marines from the 3rd Marine Division help load personal belongings of local civilians onto amphibious tractors (ATRACs) in preparation for the evacuation of Pho Nan Thoung village. This operation was carried out on June 19, 1965, as part of a larger mission to sweep through the village, which is situated around ten miles northwest of Danang Air Base in Vietnam.

A U.S. Marine radioman from Company "L", 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, is seen drinking water from a stream at Charlie Ridge, 17 miles southwest of Dalang in Vietnam on April 15, 1970. Water purification plants and resupply in the field were essential for the American military during the Vietnam War. This image was captured by Sgt. Berkowitz of the 1st Marine Division.

US Marine from the 2nd/3rd Marine Division discards their life jacket on Red Beach in Danang, Vietnam on April 10, 1965. The photo was taken by CySgt. Hallahan for the Defense Department. (Photograph ID: 3D-249-339-65).

Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale participate in a ceremony in 1969. The photograph shows Secretary Melvin Laird presenting HM3 Eugene P. Whitbeck with the Bronze Star for his actions against the enemy during Operation Mamaluke Thrust. Colonel J.B. Ord, Commanding Officer of the 5th Regiment, is also pictured.

A machine gunner from the 5th Marine Regiment maintains vigilance for Viet Cong activities during Operation Union II, located around 20 miles South of Da Nang. The photo was taken on June 5, 1967, and was captured by LCpl Thomas, in the context of combat during the Vietnam War.

"Corporal Edward F. Pawlak, a radio operator with & S Company, Communications Platoon, finds it challenging to navigate through dense undergrowth while on a sweep of Le Som Village during the Vietnam War. This photograph captures the difficult terrain faced by American soldiers in the Danang area. (Photograph by Cpl. Dahl, 1965)"

Drum Major, MSgt. Anthony J. Digiovanni, leads the 1st Marine Division Band during a change of command ceremony at Landing Zone Ross, located approximately 25 miles southeast of the area. The ceremony took place on April 5, 1970, with the Drum and Bugle Corps providing musical accompaniment. Photographed by Sgt. Berkowitz.

Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines assisting in loading food and personal belongings belonging to Vietnamese refugees during Operation "Cortes" on December 11, 1966. This image was taken by Sgt. G.R. Gaspard and is a part of the Defense Department's collection of photographs from the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant General Henry Buse, Jr., Commanding General of FMF Pac, presents Silver Star Medal to Corporal Gary Walker of Highland, California. Ceremony attended by Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. The photograph was taken on September 28, 1969 in Vietnam.

Several CH-46 helicopters are seen on October 9, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The photograph shows Marines from the 3rd Marine Division, moving out. This image was taken by photographer Schackmann and is part of the Defense Department's collection of American military activities during the conflict.

Corporal William M. Lovell from B Company, 3rd Tank Battalion, sitting in a flame tank guarding the perimeter of Hoa Long Village in Vietnam in 1965. Photographed during the Vietnam War, this image shows the daily activities of American military personnel in the conflict. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A186353 rvm 127 GVB-330.

A tank from the 3rd Marine Division lands at Quingtin, South Vietnam on May 7, 1965. This photo captured the moment during the deployment of RLT-4. It is an official Defense Department photo taken by Photographer Fraley and numbered A184188 127 GVB-57.

Marine Corps Sgt. D.L. Paulus captures the moment when American troops are handing over equipment to the ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) at Hill 34, located three miles west of Danang, Vietnam. This photograph, labeled "54 - Artillery - 1970", is part of the Defense Department's collection and was taken with a 2 1/4 negative.

U.S. Marines detain Viet Cong suspects after an intense firefight during the Vietnam War captured in this 1966 photograph. The prisoners are seen being prepared for questioning by the interrogation officer and staff as part of military operations. This photo is a defense department image (Marine Corps) and is labeled as A801192.

USO show singer Frank and the Hondells entertain Marines during a show on October 9, 1966. The band members include Dick Burns as the lead singer, Dennis McCarthy on the organ, Wayne Edwards as the drummer, and Al Gorguson as the lead guitarist. Image by LCpl. Wordan, taken during the Vietnam War.

Troops of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, involved in the Vietnam War on May 4, 1966. They can be seen firing at Viet Cong positions. This photograph was taken by Cpl. Gilles from the Defense Department of the Marine Corps.

Staff Sgt. M. L. Williams, 1st Platoon Sergeant from Harlan, KY, communicates with lead point to check for cleared anti-personnel mines, while Lance Cpl. D. C. Bier, a radio man from Fresno, CA, stands beside him. This photo was taken on December 5, 1966 in Vietnam as part of the 3rd Marine Division's activities.

Marines from the Third Battalion, Fifth Regiment are seen sitting on a tank during Operation Adair on July 1, 1967. The operation, aimed at locating Viet Cong, was conducted by the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, approximately 25 miles Southwest of Da Nang. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department.

Marine Corps maintenance team repairs a cracked blade on a road grader during an irrigation project in Vietnam. A welder from the Engineer Battalion assists in the repair of the blade. Photo taken on May 23, 1970, by LCpl J.K. Threevits. (Caption based on provided image details)

Pfc D. A. Crun of New Brighton, PA, from Platoon, Second Battalion, Fifth Regiment being treated for wounds by D.R. Howe, HN, USN of Glencoo, MN during Operation Hue City on February 6, 1968. This image was taken by Sgt. Dickman and is a 35mm negative from the Vietnam war.

A-4 Skyhawk aircraft from MAB-12, commanded by Colonel John D. Noble, making its first landing on a new airstrip at Chu-Lai, South Vietnam on May 31, 1965. The photo was taken by Cpl. Gorak and is part of the 3rd Marine Division's activities in Vietnam during the war.

Image: Major General Rathvon MeC Tompkins inspecting Marines after Commanding General change of command at the Command Post of the Third Marine Division during the Vietnam War. Soldiers and military officials including Hubert Humphrey, Gen William Westmoreland, and Sen Harry F Byrd can be seen in the photograph. Taken on November 28, 1967.

A photo taken on July 9, 1965, shows Marine Corps radio operator, Private Ionnie Bailey from Birmingham, Alabama, maintaining radio communication with the rest of Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines during a patrol on a nearby island in Clm Lai, Vietnam. The image is classified under Defense Department Photo with the identification code A384746.

Marines of A Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines are seen displaying and decorating Christmas trees at Con-Thien in Vietnam on December 7, 1968. This activity was part of holiday celebrations before Christmas that year. The photograph was taken by HcCullough and is part of the DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) collection.

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dave Hardwood from Fayette, N.C., probing for ordnance while PFC Marty Hoffman from North Fondilon, Wisc., sweeps for mines during a reconnaissance mission on June 19, 1970 in Vietnam's Quang Tri province. Photographed by LGpl J.E. Threewitts, the image showcases the soldiers' efforts in ensuring the safety of their unit.

Marines from the 82nd Airborne Division participate in an amphibious landing at Chu Lai, Vietnam in May 1965. The location is approximately 50 miles southeast of Danang. This photograph was taken by an official photographer of the U.S. Defense Department (Marine Corps).

Vietnamese nurse washes wounds of child as Lieutenant Jerry L. Williams assists. Williams, a Navy Lieutenant from Mason City, Iowa, works as a battalion surgeon with the 3rd Tank Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. The child, with open sores on their head, is being attended to during a MEDCAP session in Vietnam.

Medical evacuation helicopter transporting wounded Marine, Corporal Harold Hawkins, to field hospital in Danang. Hawkins was shot in the arm by a Viet Cong sniper. This photo was taken on February 2, 1966, during the Vietnam War by 2ndLt. Tucker. (Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps)

Caption: American officials and officers discuss the Marine combat record during the Vietnam War. In the image, Mr. Robert A. Frosch (Assistant Secretary of the Navy), Mr. Paul H. Nitze (Secretary of the Navy), and Lieutenant Colonel E. L. Coffman (Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment) are seen engaged in a conversation. Date: July 12, 1966. Photograph taken by SSgt. Fleetwood. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369208 rum 127 GV8-270.

"Marine on patrol with Delta Company, 5th Marine Regiment, returns fire on enemy soldiers during the Vietnam War. The unit encountered around 50 enemy soldiers approximately 23 miles southwest of Da Nang, on January 15, 1969. Photo taken by Pvt W. Cummings, Department of Defense. Reference: 4371840."

Stretcher bearers from Charlie Company, 1/7, escorting a wounded Marine to a CH-46 helicopter for medical treatment at the NSA hospital in February 1968. This incident occurred after a booby trap detonated during the conclusion of Operation Scout, resulting in four casualties for Charlie Company. Image courtesy of Mr. R. J. DelVecchio. USMC #A708088.

Officers and officials, including Mr. Chaffee, Lieutenant Earnest Brown, General Ormond R. Simpson, and Lieutenant General Herman Nickerson Jr., viewing a display. The photograph was taken on May 25, 1969, in Vietnam by Sgt J. K. Millins. This image is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) from the 1st Marine Division, 25May69.

Cpl. Charles N. Gutierrez from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Division shows a captured device used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. The device was a crude warning system consisting of a fish assembly and an 8mm illumination round. Cpl. Gutierrez discovered the device during a patrol near Ky Sanh, northwest of Lai, Vietnam on August 28, 1966.

A water purification point established by the 3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, is pictured beside the river at Song Cau Do, Vietnam. This photograph was taken by Cpl. Martinez in 1966 and is identified as Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A186648, 127 GVB-378.

A US Navy Corpsman, HN/USN Charles W. Cook, provides medical care to a Vietnamese father and his two children, on September 4, 1965. This picture showcases the regular medical aid given by corpsmen attached to the 3rd Marine Division Hospital, as a part of their routine duty in Vietnam. Photographed by Sgt. Reid, this image is from the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

"FIRE PREVENTION - Sailors of the USS Okinawa wash down a crashed helicopter to prevent fire. The helicopter, a UH34D from HMM 163, crashed while carrying a landing team ashore on Operation Ballistic Charge. Photo taken on October 13, 1967. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A189428 by SSgt R.V. Ashley."

General Leonard F. Chapman, Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits Vietnam on January 10, 1968. He is seen in this photograph observing the positions of "K" Battery, which is attached to the Second Battalion, Third Marine Regiment. The photo is taken by LCpl D.C.Mre and is a negative from the Vietnam War.

Marine Corps CH-37 helicopter sits on the flight line at Danang Air Base, Vietnam on May 2, 1966. The photo shows a part of the activities of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) during the Vietnam War. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) Al21226 TWB 127 GVB-2/2.

Marines from the 3rd Division keep watch over suspected Viet Cong members in Vietnam in 1966. This photo shows the security measures implemented by the military during the Vietnam War. The image was taken by a Defense Department photographer.

"August 2, 1967 - A photograph taken by Sgt. J.L. Blick shows a 175mm gun of the "A" Battery, 2nd Battalion, 94th Artillery firing a round in support of Marines in the As Hua valley. This image was captured from the top of an observation post on Hill during the Vietnam War."

U.S. Marines from the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade land at Da Nang, Vietnam in March 1965. This photo depicts beach activity during the landing. Image sourced from the U.S. Navy, Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A183820 127 GVB-57.

Marines from the 1st Marine Division, Vietnam, patrol the area around a bridge using a raft on September 27, 1969. The photograph captures the Marines, including Pie Charles E. Steen, Pvt Daniel P. Visich, Sgt. James E. Ingle, and LCpl Phillip B. Jones, checking the surroundings. This image is part of the Defense Department's photographs of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Major General Lewis W. Walt engages in tactical discussions with Captain Richard E. Theer, Commanding Officer of "E" Company, 2nd Battalion, Seventh Marines, during Operation Harvest Moon on December 10, 1965 in Vietnam. The briefing took place as part of military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade land at Da Nang, Vietnam, in March 1965. The image shows beach activity during the landing. This photograph provides a glimpse into American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Caption: Combat photographer from the 3rd Marine Division, Sergeant Smith, captures an image as he shoots through an opening on top of a 155mm mobile howitzer in Vietnam on January 10, 1968. The photograph will be utilized for training purposes within the Defense Department.

"An action shot captured on November 2, 1967, shows members of the Fifth Battalion, Second Republic of Korea Marine Brigade, as they engage in a mortar crew. Deployed during Operation Dragon Fire, they are seen retaliating against enemy positions on the Batangan Peninsula, near Chu Lai Marine Air Base. Taken by SSgt Gary Thomas, this image is stored as Negative 70467 at the 1stMAW Vietnam archive."

Marines of K Co. 3/5 guard Vietnamese evacuees during Operation Adair in July 1967. They are attempting to pinpoint the origin of incoming fire. This photograph was captured by Corporal Aker, and it is part of the Defense Department's collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-314 Captain Dennis R. Fitz, 24, gives his F-4B Phantom a final check before a mission. The photograph was taken on February 10, 1968, as part of the documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War. Credits: LCpl Nelson 244 Negative FINAL CHECK, Department of Defense.

A marine, Lance Corporal Fisaga A, Aulavmea, is seen firing a 175mm gun in Vietnam, on January 30, 1970. This image was captured by Cpl John Gentry, a Marine Corps photographer. It shows a side view of the artillery operation carried out by the marine during the Vietnam War.

Col. Kenneth Houghton (2nd from left) and Col. Fred Haynes (3rd from left) stand alongside staff members of the 5th Marine Regiment in Vietnam on February 28, 1967. The photo was taken after the change of command ceremonies. DEFENSE LEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) fhm 4370026 127 GVB-229.

Marines from the Reaction Co., of BIT-1/3 are being transported by helicopters to an area near the Village of Dong Son to investigate suspicious activity believed to be related to Viet Cong presence. The helicopters were dispatched after a reconnaissance mission by the 3rd Marine Division. Photograph taken on April 23, 1965, by SSgt. H.C. Batchelor of the Defense Department.

Engineers from Bravo Company, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Engineers are seen dropping into a larking zone on December 29, 1968, to build Fire Support Base Cutlace as part of Operation Taylor Common. This photograph depicts air delivery (supply and troop drops) conducted by the American military during the Vietnam War.

A Marine from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, stands guard near a cave after throwing a smoke grenade during Operation "Harvest Hoon" on December 12, 1965. The Marine was searching for Viet Congs during combat in Vietnam. Photograph taken by the Defense Department's Marine Corps.

Image caption: "Sergeant R. Caulden operating a road grader at the base of Hill 327 in Daning, South Vietnam. The photograph was taken on March 12, 1965, by PFC. L. M. Albach. This construction work was part of 'C' Co., 7th Engineer En.'s efforts to improve the road to Hill 327."

General Leonard F. Chapman and Major General Charles J. Widdecke visit Baldy Combat Base during the Vietnam War. They are seen interacting with officers and officials as part of their military activities. The image was taken on January 16, 1971, by the Defense Department and shows a significant moment during the war.

Major General Herman Nickerson Jr., Commanding General of the First MarDiv, visits Company "M", Third Battalion, Fifth Marines during Operation DeSoto in 1967. He engages in conversation with the members of the company, as seen in this photograph taken by Cpl. K.K. McIntosh. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A374424 127 GVB-27/

Marines of "Co., 2/3, conduct a search and kill operation near the village of Hoi An Trong, Vietnam. In this May 25, 1965 photograph, they are seen moving quickly across a field to investigate a fire caused by artillery fire. This was part of a coordinated effort with " Co., 2/3 and LVT's during the Vietnam War. Image source: DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A184,346 127 GVB-201."

Lieutenant General Henry Buse, Jr., presents the Silver Star Medal to 2nd Lieutenant Gene Haga during a ceremony led by Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr Norman Vincent Peale. The event took place on September 28, 1969, in Vietnam.

American marines from the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines are seen erecting telephone poles for their headquarters during Operation Desota on March 6, 1967. This image captures the communications efforts of the marines on the ground in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Marine Lance Cpl. Dennis L. Butts, 19, from Carlyle, Illinois, takes a break from carrying his heavy pack and radio during a mission against enemy forces in Quang Tri Province. Butts, a member of the 9th Marines, is one of the many infantrymen who must navigate dense jungle terrain near the Demilitarized Zone while carrying essential equipment. Photograph taken on June 30, 1969, by Cpl. J. G. McCullough, part of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam.

Marines from "C" Company, 1/9 conduct a sweep through rice paddies near the Village of AP Trung Kieu during Operation Chinook II on February 20, 1967. This photograph was taken by Sgt. T.F. Burch and depicts American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Captain Peter Yadlowsky, commanding officer of "g" Co., 2/3, engages in discussion with one of his platoon leaders during a Search and Kill operation near Pho Nam Thuong Ho, Vietnam. Nearby, a Vietnamese Civil Affairs Soldier interrogates gathered civilians. This photograph was taken on May 25, 1965 by GySgt. Ayers.

Major General Levis M. Walt, Commanding General of the III Marine Amphibious Force, climbs aboard a Marine F4-B Phantom jet at Danang Air Base for a reconnaissance flight. Lieutenant Colonel W. C. Stevart pilots the supersonic aircraft. This image captures the involvement of the Marines in Vietnam during the war.

Second Lieutenant Stephen E. Lindblan of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines receives the Bronze Star Medal from Major General Lewis J. Fields during a ceremony on September 26, 1966. The ceremony took place in Vietnam as recognition for Lindblan's actions on Operation NAIAN HALE. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A369501 XU.

A group of LVT's, belonging to the 1st Amphibious Tractor Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, can be seen off the coast of White Beach. This photo was taken in August 1965 during the Vietnam War. The LVT's were waiting to make their way onto the beach as part of their military activities in the region.

Lance Corporal Thompson of the 1st Marine Division is photographed by Cpl G. J. Vojack during a patrol in Vietnam from 15th to 22nd December 1969. The image captures Thompson as he documents PFC Simpson's activities in combat. This photograph was taken by Larry Burrows for Time/Life and it falls under the US Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps) mis 127 GVB-/64 A372439.

Hospital Corpsman HN R.C. Clay provides medical care to a small Vietnamese boy with a hurt knee. Clay, a member of "g" Co., 2/3, is seen bandaging the knee while the boy's friends look on. This took place on May 25, 1965, during a MEDCAP operation in the village of Pho Nan Thuong Ho, conducted by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. All villagers were temporarily relocated for questioning by Vietnamese Civil Affairs soldiers. This photograph was taken by GySgt. Ayers and is part of the Defense Department's collection (Marine Corps) labeled A184,355 gs 127 GVB-244.

Lieutenant General Levis W. Walt, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits Forca Logistic Command during the Vietnam War. In this photograph taken on April 29, 1968, Lieutenant General Walt is seen interacting with children who are patients at the Children's Hospital Camp Books in Vietnam. This image is a Defense Department photo.

Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Lam presents a token of appreciation to one of the battalion commanders from the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines as they prepare to depart Vietnam for Okinawa. The ceremony occurred on August 1st, 1969, and was attended by Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. This photograph was taken by Sgt. M.S. Detherage.

General Leonard F. Chapman visits Fire Support Base Pike during Operation Taylor Common in Vietnam. He engages in conversation with Sgt. Eual C. Hill of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. This photograph was taken on January 11, 1969, by GySgt H. F. Krueger. It is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from "M" Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, are depicted in this photo taken by Cpl. A.V. Huffman during the Vietnam War in 1968. Sergeant Dan R. Hada, aged 18, uses his field glasses to spot Viet Cong forces, while Lance Corporal Alfred W. Kogelman prepares to fire during ground movements in North Vietnam, 25 miles north of An Hoa. This image showcases the use of instruments such as surveying tools and weapons sights by military personnel during the war.

1965 - Officers and Officials (Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, Billy Graham) - April 10, 1965. This photograph shows the arrival of VMF-AW-531 at Danang Airfield. Brigadier General Frederick J. Karch, Commanding General, 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, greets Lieutenant Colonel McGraw, Commanding Officer, VMF-AW-531. Photograph taken by GySgt. Hallahan.

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