Vietnam War Marine Operations

Images capturing U.S. Marines during various operations in Vietnam in the 1960s, highlighting teamwork in challenging conditions and the use of military vehicles.

Two UH-1B Gunships and two UH-1E "Slicks" from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HML)-167 in diamond flight formation near Marble Mountain Air Facility, Vietnam on November 25, 1970. This photograph was taken by photographer G.H. Armstrong. (Photograph reference: A422835 127. GVB-221)

Marines from the 3rd Marine Division sweeping through a village northwest of Danang Air Base in Vietnam. The photograph, taken on June 19, 1965, shows Landing Vehicles-Tracked (LVT) or Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Personnel (LVTP) in the foreground. This image was captured by LCpl L. D. Hartsock, a photographer for the Marine Corps.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division load helicopters after an 8-hour operation with another company in Nam Ten village, Vietnam on May 25, 1965. The photograph, taken by Cpl. J.F. Gorak, shows the Marines moving back to their assembly area. Image source: Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A184398.

Marines of the 3rd Squadron, 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducting a patrol in Vietnam on April 15, 1966. The soldiers are moving along a hedgerow during a sweep of their assigned area as part of Operation KE AA. Photo taken by Pfc. Russell of the US Marine Corps. Defense Department photo number A369274.

Marines from I Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, patrol a hill near the Rock Pile during Operation Prairie I on November 11, 1966. Photograph taken by Sgt. MeVeigh.

Marines from the 1st Platoon, "K" Company, 3rd Battalion, Fifth Marines, are seen crossing open rice paddies during a search and destroy patrol as part of Operation MAPA on September 8, 1966. The location is approximately 8 miles northwest of TAM KY in South Vietnam. This photograph was taken by LCpl J. J. Williams and is an official Defense Department photo.

Two UH-1B Gunships and two UH-1E "Slicks" from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HML)-167 in diamond flight formation near Marble Mountain Air Facility, Vietnam on November 25, 1970. This photograph was taken by photographer G.H. Armstrong. (Photograph reference: A422835 127. GVB-221)

Marines of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, conduct a patrol near the Rock Pile during Operation Prairie on November 11, 1966. The image was taken by Sgt. McVeigh as part of the Defense Department's photo documentation of U.S. military activities in Vietnam.

Aerial photograph taken on September 23, 1967, showing the construction of Shaw Air Field located north of Quang Tri in Vietnam. The image captures the ongoing military activities of the 3rd Marine Division as part of the Vietnam War. This photograph is from the collection of American military activities during the war.

Caption: Lance Corporal Romald P.J. Lisinski, a machine gunner with the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, navigates a stream during Operation Chinook II near the Village of AP Trung Kisu. The photograph was taken on February 19, 1967 by Sgt Burch and is part of the 3rd Marine Division's activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion receive a letter of moral support from students of Palm Beach Junior College in Lake Worth, Florida. The students express their full support for the Marines' efforts in Vietnam. Shortly after reading the letter, the Marines embark on a seven-day reconnaissance patrol mission.

Two Vietnamese villagers can be seen standing behind their home in Xuyen Long on November 13, 1969. This photograph was taken by Sgt Robert W. Nelson of the 1stMarDiv Vietnam. It captures a snapshot of civilian life during the Vietnam War. (Image: DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO - MARINE CORES - mis A372242 127 GVB-375)

U.S. Marines from "R" Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, march through a small stream west of Cem Lo during a search and clear mission as part of Operation Prairie III on March 19, 1967. This photograph was taken by Sergeant Shat. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A188583.

Sergeant Vince Carter, portrayed by actor Frank Sutton on the television show "Gomer Pyle, USMC," visits with members of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment on May 31, 1966. This photograph showcases the connection between entertainers and soldiers during the Vietnam War. Courtesy of the Department of Defense.

"Tanks from 'C' Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, are seen on the move during Phase II of Operation Arcadia in Vietnam on November 14, 1966. This photograph, taken by Pic Clark D. Thomas, captures the military activities of the 1stMarDiv (1st Marine Division) during the Vietnam War."

Marine Corps Ontos tank rolling off a landing craft on Red Beach in Danang, Vietnam, on April 10, 1965. The photograph, taken by GySgt. Hallahan, captures the military activities of the 9th 03rdManDiv in Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War.

Marines assess the aftermath of a Viet Cong attack on April 17, 1966 in Uenang, Vietnam. The photograph, taken by Pfc. Dagman, shows the K Battery, 1st Battalion of the 3rd Marines, documenting the scene. This image highlights the casualties caused by enemy combat during the Vietnam War.

PFC J.J. Salazar, attached to 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, performs security duties on Hill 250, south of Danang, Vietnam. In this January 22, 1971 photograph, he keeps a visual watch, demonstrating the vigilance and dedication of military personnel during the Vietnam War. (Photo: Sgt. C.E. Kissmann)

Marines from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, are standing by at a mortar position inside the old French fort at Le My. The fort serves as the Command Post for the company, located about 10 miles north of Danang. This photograph was taken on October 10, 1965, by Lieutenant Beebe.

Marines of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment, in the Chu Lai area during October 1966, provide security as a Vietnamese village chief and others bundle rice during the rice harvest. The operation, known as "Operation Golden Fleece," aimed to support Vietnamese civilians in their agricultural activities.

Marines from "E" Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines are seen sweeping a rice paddy during operation "Tien Kit-4" near Chu Lai, Vietnam on July 28, 1965. This photograph was taken by photographer L. Choate and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

"Marine photographer Lance Corporal Denny Rudnicki, of Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, hands out soap to a Vietnamese boy from Ky Long Village during Operation County Fair. Photograph taken on November 13, 1966, by Pfc. K. Hall. Source: Department of Defense, Marine Corps. Image ID: A369642."

Troops inspect punji stakes set up on a bank in Dong Son Village during the Vietnam War. These stakes were part of a trap system used by the Vietnamese forces to defend against enemy attacks. The image was taken in August 1965 by the Defense Department.

Caption: Major General William R. Collins, Commanding General of the Third Marine Division, receives a briefing on the 1/3 defensive complex in Da-Hang, Vietnam. This photograph captures officers and officials, including Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham, during a visit on March 18, 1965. Photo credit: SSgt. Hallaban, Defense Department (Marine Corps).

Marines from M Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment move through a bombed out area near the demilitarized zone while on Operation PRAIRIE on September 2, 1966. They are seen carrying a variety of American weapons and are well camouflaged. The photograph, titled View 3D-2-1535-66, was taken by Cpl. Durbin.

Marines distributing C-rations to soldiers during Operation DOUP LE BAGLE in January 1966 in Mariy, Vietnam. In this image captured by Pfc. John Rose, military personnel can be seen providing food supplies to troops on the field. This photograph is part of the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

U.S. Marine Corps combat base at 10D tower, located in I Corps, Vietnam. The photo, taken by Sgt C.E. Kissmann, shows the view looking north from the landing zone. It was taken on February 5, 1971, during the Vietnam War. (Caption provided by the Defense Department)

Soldiers from "C" Company 1st Battalion 5th Marine take up defensive positions on rice paddy dikes to protect a CH-53 helicopter during a catel and destroy mission in the Trung Tin Area of Vietnam on December 25, 1966. Photo by PFC F. P. Speckels.

Dr. Bernard Fall, author of "The Stroot Without Joy", seen taking a break while on Operation Chinook II with "C" Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Harinas of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam on February 20, 1967. Dr. Fall was tragically killed the next day by an enemy booby trap. This photograph is a part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines serving as messmen (cooks, bakers) on Fire Support Base Rider in Vietnam. This image was captured on February 5, 1971, by Sgt C.E. Kissmann from the 1st Marine Division. The photograph shows the mess hall from an elevated vantage point, facing northeast. It is part of a collection by DEFENSE DEFT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS), cataloged as mis A373809.

Photograph taken on April 15, 1966, during Operation Nevada by Pfc. J. Russell of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. The image shows punji stakes (Vietnamese weapons) placed in the landing zone. This picture is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines of Kilo 3rd Battalion 1st Marines take cover in their fighting holes after an enemy artillery barrage during Operation Badger Catch. The photograph was taken by Cpl M. J. CO TES OPER and is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marine from B Engineers, 3rd Engineer Battalion, conducts mine sweeping operation as part Operation JAY in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam on July 7, 1966. The Marine, serving with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, uses a mine detector to search for hidden mines. Photo taken by Cpl. Mahony, Defense Department (Marine Corps).

ARVN and Marine soldiers search for a missing Marine in the Song Hong River during the Vietnam War. The photograph was taken on September 25, 1965, by Sergeant Reid.

A soldier demonstrates the use of a mine detector to Congressman Waldie during a visit to the Mine Warfare School in Da Nang, Vietnam. The photograph was taken on April 19, 1968, and was captured by Sgt. W. F. Dickman. The image is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Outdoor kitchen setup in Danang, Vietnam on April 25, 1965. This kitchen served the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, providing food for over 1000 soldiers. Despite lacking comforts, it was functional. Photograph by Sgt. R.R. Reynolds, part of the defense department. (Source: Marine Corps)

"Photograph taken on June 7, 1965 shows the airfield area at Chu Lai, Vietnam. The image captures the 3rd Marine Division of the United States military, highlighting the activities and infrastructure of the airbase. The photo was taken by Sergeant L. Do Choate, a defense department photographer. Image reference: A184,692 127 GVB-36."

US Marine Corps helicopters unload troops during a patrol action in Danang, Vietnam on April 30, 1965. The specific helicopters in the image are UH-34s belonging to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162). The troops seen disembarking are members of "p" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. This photograph was taken by Sgt. R.R. Reynolds.

Marines from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines conducting an island clearing operation off the coast of Chu Lai, Vietnam on May 30, 1965. The Marines are supported by arriving helicopters carrying external loads in order to provide necessary support. Photograph taken by Sgt. L. Choate from the Department of Defense, Marine Corps. (A185064 ZWI)

Marines of the 3rd Platoon, "A" Company, 1st Battalion, Ninth Marines, navigating through dense elephant grass during Operation Dawson River West near Khe Sanh in January 10, 1969. Photograph taken by Patterson. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) reference A800507 127. GVB-105.

A commanding officer of F Company, 2nd Battalion, th laxine Regiment, questions a Vietnamese family while his men search their home during Operation IOMA. This photograph was taken on April 9, 1966, by Pvt. Russell during the Vietnam War.

Reporters and correspondents, including Walter Cronkite, cover the arrival of a convoy at the Rockpile during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken on October 29, 1967, shows an ABC TV crew capturing the military activities. It is a 35mm negative taken by photographer L Cummins as part of the LIIMAF Vietnam collection, with the Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) number A189728 assigned to it.

Marine Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment, conducting patrols during Operation Double Eagle. Date: January 29, 1966. The soldiers are seen walking through a punji trap-infested area. This photograph was taken by K. Henderson. Department of Defense photo (Marine Corps) A186576.

Photo caption: The K Battery, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines area in Daceng, Vietnam is seen damaged after being attacked by the Viet Cong on the night of April 17, 1966. This image was taken on April 18, 1966 by Pfc. Dagman, as part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War. (Source: Defense Department, Marine Corps)

Lance Corporal D. C. Curlee, a fire-team leader, prepares to investigate a tunnel during Operation Montgomery. The photograph, taken on May 13, 1966, shows Curlee cautiously looking into the tunnel, armed with a rifle. The image captures the intense and dangerous nature of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Pfc Thomas A. Johnson, 19, of Sioux City, Iowa, a member of the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, is pictured in this 1966 photo during a meal break at Con Thien, Vietnam. Johnson, wearing a "We Try Harder" button, is seen heating up a can of C Rations. The photo was taken by Leighty and is part of the American Military Activities during the Vietnam War collection. (DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO - MARINE CORPS)

A 105 Howitzer team from Battery Echo, 2nd Battalion, Eleventh Marines, constructing a fire support base on Hill 510, 35 miles west southwest of DaNang in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on June 17, 1970, by GSgt. Farnell. The image captures American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Aerial view of MAG-16 area with Third Motor Transport area in the lower left hand corner during the Vietnam War. September 14, 1967. Photog: SSgt Shaw. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS).

Marines pause during Operation Jay, a two-day Marine operation in June 1966 during the Vietnam War. The operation involved artillery fire, naval gunfire, air strikes, and the search for Viet Cong. This photograph shows members of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment in Hue, South Vietnam.

Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 9th Regiment, engage in combat with Viet Cong forces during Operation Georgia on May 4, 1966. The photograph captures the moments after a Viet Cong ambush, with the Marines returning fire. This image is part of a collection of photographs documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from the Second Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment wait in a rice paddy during a search and destroy mission near An Hoa, Vietnam on August 10, 1967. This photograph captures the tense and vigilant atmosphere of patrols conducted by American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Marines from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, are seen in action during the Vietnam War on May 20, 1968. The image shows the marines moving against Viet Cong forces north of An Hoa, supported by H48 tanks. The operation, known as Mameluke Thrust, took place 6 miles north of An Hoa. This photograph is part of the Defense Department's documentation of American military activities during the war. (Photo ID: pd A374493 127 GVB-333)

"Twisted remains of a 150-foot span bridge across the river Phu at Thu Phu, 23 miles south of the Phu Bai Marine combat base. The bridge was destroyed by a Viet Cong scuba team on Oct. 6, 1967. This was the second bridge in the Phu Bai area to be blown up within a week."

Marine of "E" Co., Second Battalion, Seventh Marines throws a grenade into a bomb shelter during Operation Allen Brook in Vietnam. The photograph, taken on May 12, 1968, shows caves and tunnels used by the Viet Cong. Photographer A.V. Huffman captured this image, which is Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A374444 from May 12, 1968.

US Marine Corps soldiers, Corporal Rosenbaum and Corporal Allen G. Anderson, from "K" Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, are seen cleaning the barrel of a 105mm Howitzer after firing at Landing Zone Baldy, located 21 miles southeast of Dalang. This photograph was taken on March 28, 1970, and is part of the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

US Marines from "G" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines engage in combat during Operation Rush on August 9, 1967 in Vietnam. The photo captures the Marines in action at Hills 479 and 500, situated 4,000 meters southwest of Phu Bai. This image is a Defense Department photograph taken by LCpi Porter.

A U.S. Marine from "K" Co., 3rd Battalion, let Marine Regiment, advances with an M-79 grenade launcher during Operation Badger Catch on February 11, 1968, in Vietnam. The Special Landing Force was engaged in combat with a North Vietnamese battalion. This photograph was taken by Cpl Wolfs and is from the collection of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Scene of the New Division Command Post in Vietnam on October 10, 1965. The image focuses on the Headquarters Battalion area in the foreground, while the background features the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Headquarters. This photograph was captured by Lt. Beebe and is part of the Defense Department's Marine Corps photography collection.

"Aerial view of 220th Aviation Co. (Army), 3rd Med Bn, Flus, Seabees area, and 3rd Div C.P. Area in Vietnam. Photo taken on September 14, 1967. The image shows the areas from a southern perspective. The photograph is a defense department document (Marine Corps) by SSgt. Shaw, with the identification code A801038 Upside down 127:GVB-16."

An M-48 tank from Third Tank Battalion rolls over a small bridge during a military operation against North Vietnamese Army (NVA) units west of Con Thien in 1968. The tanks were part of a tenk-infantry blocking force for a multi-battalion search and clear operation south of the Demilitarized Zone.

"Marine Corps helicopters participate in Operation Scotland Nanking near the abandoned Khe Sanh combat base in South Vietnam. The helicopters circle the area before landing Marines for a search and clear operation in Northern I Corps. This photo was taken on October 17, 1968, by SSgt J.A. Reid."

Two wounded First Regiment Marines lie amidst the destruction caused by a Viet Cong rocket attack during intense house-to-house combat in Hue, Vietnam in 1968. Photograph captured by the Defense Department, Marine Corps.

F-8 Crusader aircraft lined up on the flight line at Danang on May 2, 1966. The aircraft belongs to MAG-11 Fighter Squadron 235 VMCJ-1 and is an RF8-A variant. This photograph was taken by Sgt. R. Hathaway and is part of the Defense Department's photo archive from the Vietnam War.

U.S. Marines conduct a search and clear mission in a plowed field, located five miles south of Danang Air Base in Vietnam. The photograph, taken on October 28, 1965, shows members of the 3rd Marine Division advancing through the area. This image is a Defense Department photo, credited to Pfe. Durbin, and labeled A186005 2WM 127 GVB-85.

Supply locker damaged by enemy shrapnel in front of Khe Sanh on March 1, 1968. The photo shows a bunker hit by enemy fire during the Vietnam War.

A Marine sniper from the First Platoon in "G" Company, Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment, takes aim at a Viet Cong enemy during Operation Arizona. The photo was taken on June 20, 1967, approximately 25 miles Southeast of Da Nang. It is an official Department of Defense photo.

Marine Corps Forward Observer witnesses aftermath of an air strike on a village 15 miles southwest of Danang during Operation Webster on May 18, 1967. The photograph captures the effects of an air delivery mission conducted by the 1stHarDiv in Vietnam. Defense Dept. Photo taken by Cpl K. K. McIntosh.

American soldier, Corporal Daniel Greeley, from McKeesport, PA, can be seen in this photograph taking a morning shower with the assistance of a young Vietnamese friend. Greeley is a member of the Golf CUPP (Combined Unic Pacification Program) and is stationed in Phu The Village, 25 miles southwest of Danang, as part of the popular forces.

Caption: Tank and infantrymen of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines conducting a sweep and clear operation 8 miles south of Danang Air Base, near the village of Can He, Vietnam, on August 3, 1965. The mission was to eliminate any Viet Cong presence in the area. DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A185817.

Marines from A Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, seek cover and establish a blocking position during Operation WELD in Chu Lai, Vietnam. Companies B and D can be seen sweeping towards them. This photograph was taken on July 25, 1965, by Sergeant L. Choate, an official photographer of the Defense Department.

PFC. Patrick A. O'Brien from Boston, Massachusetts, and Ronald Pierce from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, move forward in formation during Operation Colorado with "C" Company, 1st Infantry Battalion, 7th Marines. The operation occurred three days northwest of Tan Ky, Vietnam on August 15, 1966. Photog: L. Preston Broum, 1st Marine Division.

Marine soldiers from Two Company, 2/3 Marines, engage in a conversation about Vietnamese cattle while being accompanied by two local Vietnamese boys near Nam Yen village on May 25, 1965. This photograph, taken by Cpl. J.F. Gorak, captures the patrol activities of the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War. A284,392 is the reference number for this Department of Defense Marine Corps photo.

Marine Corporal Alan Ladd using a front end loader to scoop dirt in Vietnam. The dirt is being loaded into dump trucks and transported to Anh-Sang Vocational School in Hoa Khanh Village. The dirt will be used to elevate a 200-yard long roadway by three Marines from the 7th Engineers, Maintenance Battalion, Force Logistic Command.

"A high explosive bomb dropped from a Phantom jet detonates during a search and clear operation by the 1st Battalion, Fifth Marines, about 10 miles north of hill 54 in Vietnam. The photo, taken on January 11, 1967, captures the explosions and fires caused by the bomb as it supports the military activities of the 1st MarDiv."

"UH-34 helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-361 conducting a careful search over the Song Thu Bon river for a Navyman who fell overboard. Despite search efforts launched from Marble Mountain Air Facility, the sailor was not found. Taken on April 18, 1967, during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Department of Defense, Photographer: 2nd Lt. Carpenter)"

Aerial view of the office building at the An Hoa industrial complex during the Vietnam War. This photo was taken in June 1966 by Gilles, a photographer for the 3rd Marine Division. It is part of the official Defense Department collection.

"US Marines participating in Operation Meade River in Vietnam receive resupply support via Marine helicopters and Otters, tracked vehicles designed to operate effectively in swampy terrain. The photograph, taken on December 4, 1968, by SSg John A. Reid, captures the Leathernecks in action during the operation. (Marine Corps, Defense Department)"

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, watch smoke rising from a blast they set to blow up caves during their patrol in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on July 20, 1967, and is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

US Marines filling sandbags using a rock crusher machine at Khe Sanh on December 5, 1967. The photograph captures First Battalion, 13th Marines participating in military activities during the Vietnam War. It showcases the use of various equipment, including photographic, construction, and personal tools. Photographed by Sgt Behrens, this image is part of the December 1967 35mm Negative 8d-2-3446-67 collection. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) od A193875 127 GVB-00.

The image shows damage to an M-107 175mm gun caused by a premature explosion of a round in the gun's tube. The incident occurred on May 28, 1970, at Combat Base An Hoa, located 20 miles southwest of Da Nang. The gun belongs to the 3rd 175mm Gun Battery of the 1st Marine Division. The photograph was taken by SSgt Nagy and was published by the Defense Department.

Soldiers from the 3rd Marine Division receive sniper training at Sniper's School Range in Danang, Vietnam on November 3, 1965. The students are hand-picked and use Model 70 Winchester Rifles during training. Upon graduation, each sniper carries information about their weapon and scope on their dog tags. They will then deploy to combat zones, operating approximately 300 yards ahead of Marine units.

A tank of the 3rd Tank Battalion moves along a makeshift road in support of Second Battalion, Fourth Marines during Operation Kentucky near Con Thien. This photo was taken on February 9, 1968, by Corporal L.P. Brown. It is an official Defense Department photo from the Marine Corps.

Damaged orphanage at An Hoa being inspected by marines and villagers after an attack on August 31, 1970. This image captures LCpl R. E. Wright documenting the aftermath of the incident. The photograph, labeled AND-2303-3-70, was taken as part of the 1stMarDiv operations in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A373382.

Helicopter resupply plays a crucial role in meeting the logistical demands. In this May 1965 photo taken by L.D. ChOate, Marines of the 4th Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force, Vietnam, use helicopters to receive much-needed supplies at Chu Lai. The image captures the efficiency and convenience of air delivery during the Vietnam War. Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps) XWM A184230 127. GVB-35.

Two tanks from "C" Company, 1st tank battalion, 3rd platoon, stop and survey the terrain during Operation Pipestone Canyon in Vietnam. The photo was taken on June 2, 1969, 8 miles south of Dallang by Sgt Alva V. Huffman. The image captures the tanks assessing the situation before proceeding.

Pvt. Clarence Gray from Savannah, Ga. on patrol with H Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. The photograph was taken on August 15, 1970 during the Vietnam War. This image captures a moment of military activities, specifically patrolling, carried out by the American military forces in Vietnam.

A convoy of Amphibious Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVTs) How-6s prepares to depart from the China Beach R&R Center, located 4 miles southeast of Dalang city, during the Vietnam War. The convoy is heading to Hoi An. This photograph was taken on March 3, 1969, by Sgt. W. A. Tuor of the 1st Marine Division.

US Marines from "B" Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are seen leaving their line of departure to launch an assault on enemy positions in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam in 1968. This photograph captures the intense combat operations carried out by American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

A Marine gunner from Observation Squadron-2 simulates clearing a jam in an external gun on a UH-1E gun ship in Vietnam, 1968. Lance Corporal E. M. Donaldson emphasizes the importance of being prepared for any emergency and regularly practicing gun maintenance. Defense Department photograph by GSgt G. Pase.

Hospitalman 2nd Class Michael Norris, a corpsman attached to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, examines a young Vietnamese girl in the village of Luc San. The unit's doctors and corpsmen regularly conduct medical check-ups and provide treatment to villagers in the area. This photograph was taken in 1966 during the Vietnam War.

RVN soldiers take up position after disembarking from a Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-36 helicopter on September 25, 1965. The helicopters transported the troops to search a recently bombed Viet Cong stronghold. During the four-hour follow-up, discarded weapons, money, and food were discovered. Photo by Sgt. C. Simmons, Defense Dept. A185720.

A Marine Corps corporal moves through tall grass while carrying grenade launchers during military activities in Vietnam on November 24, 1968. This image showcases the troops' equipment and the terrain they operated in. It is part of the Defense Department's collection of photographs documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Damaged OE-1 Bird Dog plane lies on the bunker of Marine LCpl Paul Manley after crashing on September 21, 1967. Manley was on guard nearby when the plane's engine failed, causing it to plunge into the end of his bunker. Fortunately, Manley was unharmed and his bunker sustained no damage.

Marine LCpl Danny I. O'Heal of K/3/4 monitors the surroundings for enemy activity during Operation Hickory on May 19, 1967 in the Diz. Photo taken by Cpl. E.L. Cole and part of Defense Department's collection. Caption Code: 136 30-2-000-67 Vitre Dalton 191ay 67. Image ID: GVB-117.

A Marine from "C" Co., 7th Engineer En., cutting steel "I" beams for bridge support during the consolidation phase of the defense of Danang air-base. Photograph taken on March 8, 1965 by GySgt. Hallahan. This image is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Henderson Bunker overrun by Viet Cong during attack on MAG-16 landing pad in East Danang, Vietnam. Date: October 30, 1965. The image shows extensive damage to the bunker caused by the attack. Event ID: 139 28-753-53 3lkaDiv. Caption: DEPRESS REPE. PROTO (MARE Comes) A186079 127 GVB-/75.

Caption: Lance Corporal Marcus Barnes, a 21-year-old assistant with the Division Chaplain's Office, sings the Lord's prayer during a memorial service in Vietnam. The photo was taken on September 27, 1969, by LCp1 John Gentry. Barnes was serving with the 1st Marine Division and hailed from Brooklyn, New York.

This photograph, taken on February 24th, 1969 in Vietnam's Ashau Valley complex, depicts a captured field gun from the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). It was acquired by the 3rd Marine Division and has a firing capability of six rounds per minute, with a range of 14 miles. This Russian-built cannon was among four captured by the 9th Marine Regiment near the Laotian border.

A photograph taken on September 30, 1966, shows a 105 howitzer of "B" Battery, Twelfth Marines, First Battalion on Hill 41. The image captures a military artillery position during the Vietnam War. Attribution is given to LCpl Alajos A. The photograph is a 35mm negative from the IIIMAF Vietnam 305ep66 collection. Photo credit: DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (HINE CORES) Abbas Kowsari Made in Iran DarbastBin Photo by Simon Chesire / Deltajourndata by SMUGannah.PNG

A group of soldiers from F Company, 4th Regiment, prepare to fire mortars in support of an advancing operation during Operation Double Eagle in Vietnam on January 29, 1966. The photograph was taken by K. Henderson. This image is part of the collection of photographs of American military activities during the Vietnam War, cataloged under the number 262.

"Marines from the 5th Marines are seen at Combat Base An Hoa, located 18 miles southwest of Danang, on March 12, 1970. The photograph depicts the area surrounding the base as seen from the VIP Tower. In the image, Marines are observed cleaning the bore of a 105 Recoile- -ss rifle mounted on Hil1425."

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