Vietnam War Military Activities

Historical photographs capture service members during the Vietnam War, showing interactions with locals and military operations. The tone is serious, reflecting the era's challenges.

A Vietnamese civilian carrying two heavy containers of water on her shoulders during the Vietnam War. This photo, taken on July 29, 1967, shows the hardship and resilience of Vietnamese civilians affected by the conflict. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS).

Marines from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment, during Operation Double Eagle. They pause for a respite in the foliage before continuing their search of a Vietnamese village. Photograph taken by K. Henderson on January 28, 1966. Image sourced from the U.S. Department of Defense (Marine Corps), A186579 Xwm 127 GVB-109.

American military officers and officials, including Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham, gather together in December 1965. Major General Lewis W. Walt and Colonel B. B. Jones can be seen discussing strategies. This photograph was taken during the Vietnam War.

A Vietnamese civilian carrying two heavy containers of water on her shoulders during the Vietnam War. This photo, taken on July 29, 1967, shows the hardship and resilience of Vietnamese civilians affected by the conflict. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS).

Members of "F" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Division conduct a search for Viet Cong in a village during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE. In the photograph, Vietnamese villagers can be seen watching as the Marines search their village. This image was taken in January 1966 during the Vietnam War.

Soldiers looking for water near the Phu Da well in An Hoa during the Vietnam War, June 30th, 1966. Image taken by Gilles, showcasing the military activities of the 3rd Marine Division. Defense Department photo, reference number A287402.

Aerial view of the Dong Ha area in Vietnam, taken on October 12, 1966 by Pfc. Cole. The photograph shows the landscape and military activities in the region. It is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps), with the reference number A187950 and additional handwritten markings "GVB-8" and "3D-1-1615-66."

Gunnery Sergeant R. L. Gunder from Ferndale, Michigan, takes a break during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE in Vietnam. The photo was taken in January 1966 by Pfc. John Rose, a photographer for the 3rd Marine Division. Image source: DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS).

Marines of Company "g", 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, keep watch on a village hut during a search and clear operation held on June 27, 1965, 13 miles northwest of Danang Air Base. This photograph is a defense department image captured by Marine Corps photographer 10pl L.D. Hartsock.

A Marine provides security while Vietnamese farmers gather the rice crop amid potential threats from Viet Cong snipers. This photograph, taken in 1965 during the Vietnam War, captures a moment of the complex civilian life in Vietnam during the conflict. Source: Department of Defense, Marine Corps, A185403.

Marines from Company 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines are seen holding a defensive position during Operation HARVEST MOON in Vietnam. Their primary task includes protecting water (purification plants, re-supply in the field) while on duty. This photograph was taken by ICpl. Hendersen on December 12, 1965.

Members of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines in Vietnam on December 12, 1965. They are seen listening attentively to their platoon leader who is providing final instructions before an assault on Hill 188 as part of Operation HARVEST MOON. Photograph by Cpl. Dahl, Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A186247 run.

Lance Corporal Larry W. Newman from 11th Motors offers candy to Corporal Emory K. Fiz from 11th Motors during the Vietnam War. The candy was sent by the Hoosier of Indiana. The image shows the moment of exchange between the two soldiers. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) reference A373087.

"United States Marines from Lomas Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, assist a Vietnamese family in picking up spilled rice after the Viet Cong dumped it in the sand during Operation Mallard. In the photograph taken on January 12, 1966, the moment captures the distress of the family and the efforts of the Marines to help them before searching for the Viet Cong."

A group of vehicles including jeeps, trucks, and dune buggies are seen packed and ready for moving out. This photo was taken on October 10, 1966, during the Vietnam War. The vehicles belong to the 3rd Marine Division, preparing to depart from B111 #327 en route to Phu Bai, Vietnam. (Photographer: Sgt. Cothran)

Marines of G.Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, stand in an area cleared by a 500-pound bomb during Operation Allegheny. The photo was taken on August 23, 1966, in the hills west of Dailoc. The image captures American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A US Navy Corpsman assigned to "L" Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment prepares cards on an injured man during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE in Vietnam, January 1966. This photograph captures a crucial aspect of medical care and record-keeping by military personnel during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT PHOTO (MARINE COPPS) mlh A186741.

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Division camouflage their equipment during the Vietnam War in June 1965. The photograph, captured by a U.S. Navy photographer, shows Marines utilizing camouflage techniques in the war-torn region of Viet Neme. This image is part of the Defense Department's collection and demonstrates the efforts made to blend in with the surroundings in order to avoid detection.

US Marines examine a Claymore directional mine, one of eighteen discovered during a military operation in Vietnam on July 13, 1966. The mine is a replica of the American M18-A1 and was found by the 3rd Marine Division. Photograph taken by Cpl. Armstrong.

A member of the Republic of South Vietnam Army Canine Corps and his dog patrol with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, near Phu Bai, South Vietnam on October 25, 1965. This photo shows their collaboration during the Vietnam War. (Photo: Sgt. Reid, DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO - MARINE CORPS, A186096)

Lieutenant General Donn J. Robertson, Commanding General of III MAF, views and comments on Marine installations during a helicopter tour of Military Region-1 on January 18, 1971. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, a pilot, and crewman, visits his old squadron. This photograph captures a moment during the Vietnam War.

"Staff Sergeant W. W. Hunter, of FLSG 2 at Chu Lai, Vietnam, displays a container of ice cream and freshly baked bread loaves, intended to feed the Marines stationed in the area. These daily supplies of bread and ice cream aimed to provide a taste of home to the troops, resembling their food back in the United States."

Soldiers from the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam on October 16, 1966, log in a batch of captured weapons from Operation FRAIRIE. The photo shows Sergeant Bruce E. Goeller overseeing the process. The image is an official Defense Department photograph taken by Corporal Mahony.

Soldiers from the 1st Marine Division examine a tunnel in the An Hoa area, 25 miles south of Da Hang, Vietnam. These tunnels were used by the Viet Cong for concealment and guerrilla warfare. The two soldiers pictured, Nguyen San and Fhes Chau, were former Viet Cong members who now work with the Allied Forces.

In this photograph taken on May 1, 1969, during Operation Oklahoma Hills in Vietnam, HM3 N. W. Jones, a corpsman attached to "B" Company, 1st Battalion, Seventh Marines, is seen treating a wounded Marine from the same company. The image is part of a series of photographs that document American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Sergeant R.L. Taylor, a squad leader, along with Lance Corporal T.H. Flenie and a popular force troop member, are seen questioning a woman suspected of providing food and supplies for the Viet Cong in this photograph taken on August 9, 1970. The women are subsequently detained and sent to district Headquarters. This image is a Defense Department photo captured by Marine Corps photographer Sgt. 0.L. Snodgrass.

Caption: "Viet Cong prisoner, a 14-year-old bomb expert, is questioned by American Marines during the Vietnam War. This young guerrilla had laid a minefield in the northern provinces, leading to a deadly encounter with American strike planes that killed 75 Viet Cong fighters. Photo taken in 1966 by the US Defense Department."

"Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale attending a ceremony in 1969. They are seen along with HMI Holden Dauadm being presented the Silver Star by Lieutenant General Henry W. Buse Jr. at Vandergrift Combat Base during the Vietnam War."

Men from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion discovered a US rifle grenade launcher, along with rifle grenades equipped with clipped cartridges, in a Viet Cong stronghold during Operation TRAILBLAZER. The photograph captures the weapons found, showcasing the intensity of the military activities during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A186072.

In this photograph from April 1966, Major General J. Fields, Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division, is seen discussing a terrain map with an officer, identified as G-Major General D. Fillmore. The event took place during Map Reading training, as part of American military activities during the Vietnam War. The photographer, Cpl. Gaspard, captured this image.

Image Caption: "Vietnamese booby trap set inside a hut during the Vietnam War. A trip wire triggers this lethal device when the door is opened, swinging down with high force. Some traps were as heavy as 500 pounds and fitted with steel stakes. Photograph taken on October 7, 1965 by SSgt. Durie, 3rd Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF), in Vietnam."

A photograph depicting a mold used to manufacture personnel mines, discovered in a Viet Cong stronghold by members of the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion during Operation TRAILBLAZER on October 23, 1965. The photo was captured by LCpl. Costello, and it is a black and white image from the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant Ramsey Myatt, co-pilot with M-361, inspects a helicopter with bullet holes after an evacuation mission during OPERATION STARLIGHT on August 18, 1965. Despite sustaining injuries, Lt. Myatt bravely continued to fly until he became too weak. This photograph captures the dedication and resilience of American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Marines from the 3/4 battalion during combat operations in Danang, Vietnam on April 14, 1965. The troops are seen marching from the Red Beach area towards a helicopter landing site for air-lift transportation to Hue, located approximately 80 miles north of Danang. This Defense Department photo was taken by Gysgt. R. F. Ayers.

Marines attending to injured Vietnamese civilians, who were victims of Viet Cong mortar attacks on their homes, are seen rushing to a waiting helicopter during Operation Macon on July 9, 1966. The photograph was taken south of Denang, Republic of Vietnam, as part of American military activities during the Vietnam War. (Caption based on provided information)

"ARVN soldier exhibiting the agility of hustle, leaping from a UH-34D chopper during a military operation in the Ang Bac area near Danang, Vietnam. Photograph taken by Sgt. Earl Sedth on April 19, 1965, showcasing the active involvement of the ARVN forces. Source: Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps), ID: A184002."

In this photo, doctors and medics from the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Battalion Aid Station are seen providing free medical care to villagers in the My Loc (1) area of Quang Ngai Province during Operation MORGAN on May 22nd, 1966. This image is from the US Department of Defense (USMC) and was captured by LCpl. Linton.

Troops from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducting a sweep operation through a rice paddy area in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam on July 29, 1966. Image captured by Pfc. Brown, Defense Department photographer for Marine Corps. ID number: 86 ID-37-210-66 A369303.

Marines from the 2nd Platoon, F Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are seen returning over rice paddies after a search operation in the Phu Due area. The photograph was taken on June 12, 1966, during Operation Apache by LCpl. Linton. Image ID: 98 ID-14-163-66.

A Woman Marine First Lieutenant helps a Vietnamese refugee make a phone call at Camp Tulega in Camp Pendleton, CA, on April 29, 1975. The photograph captures moments of assistance provided to the refugees by notable individuals such as Claudia Cardinale, Nguyen Cao Ky, Rosemary Clooney, and Betty Ford.

A US Marine, Private First Class Robert W. Deshazo of H Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, seen prior to the start of Operation Colorado on August 8, 1966. The photograph, taken by Pfc. Mincemoyer, is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

"Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, disembarking from LVPT's on Red Beach, north of Danang, Vietnam. April 10, 1965. Photo by GySgt. Hallahan. Department of Defense (Marine Corps) A185072."

Marines of I Company in Vietnam reading mail from a re-supply run during Operation Georgia. (May 12th, 1966) Photograph by Cpl. Gilles. This image captures a routine aspect of military life during the Vietnam War, highlighting the importance of communications with loved ones back home.

Lance Corporal August E. Jacobsen, Jr., a squad leader with 3/4 60m mortars in the 3rdMariliv, is pictured drying his boots and eating in the field in South Vietnam on October 23, 1965. The photograph, taken by Sergeant Reid, depicts a typical moment of a soldier's daily routine during the Vietnam war.

Marine Private First Class Larry Holstein, a military policeman with Headquarters and Service Co., 1st Military Police Bn., diligently checks a Vietnamese bunker for hidden enemy or weapons. This photograph captures a moment during a joint operation with Vietnamese authorities, as Marines conducted searches in over 1200 homes near An The in Vietnam.

Marine stands guard while Vietnamese farmers harvest their rice crop. The photo depicts the realities of the Vietnam War, with the presence of Viet Cong snipers posing a constant threat to both civilians and military personnel. This image showcases the efforts to ensure the safety of the local population during the conflict.

"View of the 3rd Engineer Battalion chapel and bell tower at Danang, Vietnam, taken on October 7, 1966. The image showcases the House of Prayer, a religious facility within the military base. This photograph was captured by Sergeant McVeigh of the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War."

Marines from the 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines patrol along a trail around Hill 69 in the Tri Binh Province. This photograph, taken on September 19, 1965, captures the troops strung out in a column formation. Input and photo reference from Sergeant Woltner.

Aerial view of Hill 327 and the missile site of the 1st LAAM Battalion, taken on April 25, 1965 in Danang, South Vietnam. The photograph was captured by SSgt. H.C. Batchelor of the U.S. Marine Corps. The image shows the strategic location and military activities in the area during the Vietnam War.

A photo capturing a Chinese Communist 75mm recoilless rifle, Type 52, taken in 1969 during the Vietnam War. The image shows captured weapons in the possession of the American military. The photo was taken by Sgt Messenger and was part of a series archived under the reference number A194596.

Lance Corporal C. E. Jones from Indianapolis, Indiana, a scout with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, can be seen standing guard over a Viet Cong suspect captured by C Company. The photograph was taken on May 13, 1966, during Operation Montgomery conducted by the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. The image is sourced from the Defense Department and was taken by Sgt. Salve.

Army Lieutenant Colonel N. Thompson, G-3 First Regional Assistance Command, seen here on September 7, 1972, briefs representatives from the 9th Marine 1 Amphibious Brigades and the Navy's Command Task Force 76 at Huong Dien, Headquarters of the Vietnamese Marine Corps, at Camp Butler in Okinawa.

"Private First Class Cravford Diehl, Jr. plants a C-4 demolition charge under a barbed wire barricade in the Viet Cong training camp area west of Dailoc during Operation Allegheny. This photograph was taken on August 22, 1966 by Cpl. Gilles of the 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam."

Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, seen relaxing after an arduous day during Operation Union II on June 7, 1967 in Vietnam. The photograph, taken by Smedley and released by the Defense Department, shows the troops taking a moment to decompress. RTVF - AUG 67

Lance Corporal Ronald L. Fuller from Muncie, Indiana, checks the sales of Marines at the 9th Marines Post Exchange in Vietnam. The exchange originally opened its doors six months ago and now serves around 3,500 Marines in the 9th Regiment area. It offers a wide range of merchandise for purchase.

Lance Corporal Wendell L. Herode, 19, from Evansville, Indiana, fires his weapon into a treeline where AK-47 fire was originating during a patrol on May 30, 1970, in Vietnam. This photograph, taken by Cpl Pearson, showcases the military activities and operations that U.S. Marines carried out during the Vietnam War.

Photo shows actor Frank Sutton, known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter in the television series "Gomer Pyle, USMC," firing an M-79 grenade launcher during his visit with troops of Battalica, Hotel Company, 2 3rd Marine Regiment on May 31, 1966 in Vietnam.

Marines detain a group of suspected Viet Cong during Operation Piranha on September 7, 1965. This photograph captures the moment as the Marines take the Viet Cong suspects into custody during the military operation. The image is from the Defense Department and was taken by a Marine Corps photographer.

Marines of the 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment, cross a Vietnamese bridge during Operation Golden Fleece-66 in September 1966. They are en route to search for and eliminate the Viet Cong village of Van Ha in the Chau He District of Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam. This photo was taken by Pfc. Russell and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Loader of an ONTOS reloading the vehicle's 106mm recoilless rifles during Operation Mobile in the Chu Lai area of Vietnam, May 28, 1966. The ONTOS, stationed in the LatMarDiv Vietnam, belonged to the 90 CO 127 GVB-329 ID-15-148-66. Photo taken by Sgt. Ealve, Defense Dept. (Marine Corps).

Marine of "E" Co. 2/3 is seen carrying his weapon after combat during Operation Ford, near Phu Bai in Vietnam on March 19, 1968. This image captures the exhaustion and determination worn by the soldier during this battle against the Viet Cong. Official Defense Department Photo taken by J. E. Thorton.

In this image, General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, can be seen wearing a headset as he commands an artillery barrage during a visit to Fire Support Base Pike in Vietnam. The photo was taken on January 11, 1969, and is a part of the collection of photographs documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Young Marine, William R. Wolfkill (Roswell, N. M.), takes a brief break on the steps of a building in Dai Dong Village in Tam Ky Province. Photograph taken on August 13, 1966, by P. L. Brown, as part of military activities of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369402 TWM.

A US Navy corpsman from L. Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attends to the arm of a Vietnamese woman who was injured by shrapnel 10 days prior. The woman sought medical aid at the 3rd Battalion command post, still having fragments of shrapnel lodged in her arm.

Marines from D Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, obtaining water in a secured village in Vietnam in January 1966. The image shows Marines using water purification plants and re-supplying water in the field. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A186520 TWB 127 GVB-378.

American soldiers providing medical care to a young boy in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in 1966. The boy had been wounded and was being treated by Mary Aoston and Michael A. O'Keeze, members of a battalion attached to geon. Several Marines were present during the medical operation. It is a scene of assistance and care amidst the conflict.

Marine pilots of Aircraft Group 11 at Danang, Vietnam, utilize mopeds to quickly reach the flight line from the ready room in order to reduce response time to alerts. These mopeds were purchased by the Marines for this purpose, but now they face the challenge of returning the vehicles back to the ready room. This photograph was taken on July 19, 1965 during the Vietnam War.

A young Marine, wounded by a Viet Cong booby trap in Vietnam, awaits evacuation by helicopter to a nearby hospital near Saigon. This Defense Department photo, taken in 1968, captures the reality of the dangers faced by American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

"October 23, 1965: A photograph taken by ICpl. Costello during Operation Trailblazer shows a Viet Cong cave in the VC complex discovered by the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. The complex had at least one cave for every hut, indicating the extensive use of underground tunnels and hideouts by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War."

A Marine Corps command post is seen during the "Operation Malard" in Vietnam on January 14, 1966. The photograph, taken by LCpl. Wolford, shows a regular command post on H111 #65 during the operation. It is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the reference number A186496 ZWA.

A military medical evacuation taking place on September 13, 1969, during the Vietnam War. The photo shows a group of soldiers from the 1st Marine Division, B Company, conducting a humanitarian evacuation (Hed-e-vac) for civilians. The image is a 35mm negative captured by LCpl John Gentry. Defensively marked as A372194 127 GVB-243.

Viet Cong suspects and prisoners, captured during the Operation War Bonnett by the US Marines of E Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, in Vietnam on January 4, 1966. The photo was taken by H.C. Wolford and is part of the Defense Department collection (Marine Corps) with the identification number A186500.

US Marine Captain Bruce R. Archer, along with 11 other returnees, arrives at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu after being repatriated from the Philippines during Operation Homecoming on March 18, 1973. They will reunite with loved ones and Captain Archer will eventually travel to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (Note: The given information is part of the caption provided in the image.)

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, can be seen in this photograph carrying a bell that was discovered in a village belonging to the Viet Cong. The village was located one thousand meters south of the demilitarized zone. The bell is scheduled to be donated to the 1st Marine Division chaplain.

Marines from "Hotel" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, are seen moving out of Pho Nam Thuong village on a mission along the Ca De River in Vietnam, on August 13, 1965. The photograph, taken by Pfc G. Durbin, shows the troops engaging in a sweep and clear operation approximately 15 miles northwest of Danang air strip.

American soldiers from the 1st and 2nd Platoon, E Co., 2/3 Battalion of the 12th Marine Division were photographed on May 11, 1965 during a patrol near the village of Lemy in Vietnam. This image captures the soldiers as they move out and close in on their patrol mission.

Image: The black and white photograph shows a collection of Chinese hand grenades. The grenades were captured by members of the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion during Operation TRAILBLAZER, which took place on October 23, 1965, in Vietnam. The photo was taken by LCpl. Costello and is an official Defense Department photograph (Marine Corps).

A U.S. Marine guards Vietnamese villagers during a rice harvest in a paddy field in September 1965. The photo, taken by SSgt. H. Shipp, shows Private First Class W. F. Kouprny from Anlioch, California, protecting the workers. It is an official photograph taken by the Marine Corps, with the reference number A185335.

A Marine Corps captain, James P. Walsh, is welcomed upon his return during Operation Homecoming, which involved the repatriation of US Marine POWs. He is greeted by Lieutenant Colonel Gorton C. Cook, USMC, Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks, Brooklyn, and Commander Henry C. Bowman, USN, DODEA. The event took place at USNH St. Albans, New York, from February 16th to 21st, 1973.

Marines from C Company, 1st Shore Party Battalion, on Operation Golden Fleece, take a break while waiting for helicopters to transport rice to a collection point around 8 miles south of the base camp area. Photograph taken on November 14, 1966, during the Vietnam War.

In this photograph taken in January 1970 at the 1st Marine Division base in Vietnam, a power plant crew can be seen pushing an engine into an RF4B aircraft in the VMCJ hanger. The image, stamped and labeled as AMD-112-24-70, was taken by a photographer named Sgt. May and is part of the Defense Department's photo collection.

Marines from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, destroy captured rice and salt from the Viet Cong during Operation Double Eagle. This photo, taken on January 28, 1966, captures the efforts of the Marines to eliminate enemy resources in Vietnam. The image is credited to K. Henderson and is part of the Defense Department's photo collection. A186587 zvm 127, GVB-65.

Marines at Landing Zone Baidy prepare to load supplies onto a CH-46 helicopter on September 4, 1970. The mission was to resupply troops involved in Operation Nebraska Rapids, taking place 21 miles southeast of Dalang. This photograph captures the critical task of loading and unloading gear to support the American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A group of Viet Cong suspects and prisoners captured during Operation Montgomery. The photo shows one of the Viet Cong attempting to evade the advancing Marines from the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division. This image was taken on May 13, 1966, by Sgt. Salve. Image Reference: Department of Defense Photograph (Marine Corps) A369302, 127 GVB-354

Colonel J.R. Jones, commanding officer of FISG-A, donates ducks to Cheiu Hoi Village as part of the Civic Action Program. The ducks were donated by an American Legion Post in New Jersey. This photo was taken on October 9, 1967 during the Vietnam War. (Photo: Cpl R.A. Loves, Defense Department)

Tanks and Marines from "H" Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, conducting a tree line assault 13 miles southwest of Danang city. Photograph taken on May 16, 1969 by Sgt Mullins, from the 1st Marine Division. Defense Dept photo (Marine Corps) 374224 bh 127 GVB-334.

Vietnamese children mourn and memorialize their parents and villagers who were killed during a Viet Cong attack on their hamlet in Vietnam in 1968. The children are seen lighting candles and praying while the bodies of the victims are covered in the foreground. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department's Marine Corps and bears the identification number ECC A704854 127 GVB-374.

"ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) Airborne troops seek cover after being airlifted into battle by a CH-46A Sea Knight Helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM)-265 during Operation Hastings. Photograph taken on July 19, 1966 by Cpl. Paul E. Johnson."

Platoon discovers enemy NVA hootches in Vietnam, December 25, 1969. The hootches were located 14 miles south of Da Nang. The photograph shows captured weapons and the construction of the hootches. Taken by LCpl R.L. Pearson of the 1st MarDiv, the image is classified as AMD-0007-44-70. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A372854.

A Marine demonstrates the use of a Viet Cong tunnel in Dong Son Village during the Vietnam War in August 1965. The image captures the complexity of the tunnels used by the Viet Cong for shelter and transportation during military activities. (No mention of specific troop division, defense department, photo ID, or secondary code needed.)

Marines from the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, killed a Vietnamese Viet Cong fighter, as captured in this image taken on August 11, 1966. The photograph, taken by SSgt. Fleetwood, shows the deceased soldier. The incident happened during American military activities in Vietnam. This is an official Defense Department photo (Marthe Cores, A369447 rum).

A UH-34 Medium Helicopter from the Third Marine Division in Vietnam engages with the Viet Cong. In the image, a Marine is operating a GVB-379 3D-16-43-66 M60 machine gun mounted on the helicopter's door. This photo was taken in 1966 by the Defense Department. (Caption based on the information provided in the image description)

Sgt. Repine of Engineer Maintenance Company helps a young Vietnamese boy at China Beach Orphanage open a Christmas gift of a new shirt and pair of trousers. This heartwarming event took place on December 28, 1970, in Danang, Vietnam. (Image: Photographs of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War, Department of Defense)

Marine helicopters from H-165 land near Hue to embark South Vietnamese Marines who participated in the joint United States and South Vietnamese operation Lom Son-72. The photo was taken by Corporal S.G. Lively Marino in June 1972 at Camp Butler, Okinawa by the 3rd Marine Division.

A booby trap captured or found by the 3rd Engineer Battalion at the Mine Warfare School during the Vietnam War. This trap was used as part of the training program at the school. Image taken by LCpl. Armstrong, Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps), 1966. Code: 82 6-161-66 SrdlarDiv |etnam 966 Photog: LCpl. Armstrong A186844 wm 127 GVB-259.

A captured or found Viet Cong booby trap is displayed at the Mine Warfare School in Vietnam in 1966. The trap was used for training purposes at the 3rd Engineer Battalion school. This image is a Defense Department photograph taken by LCpl. Armstrong with the military identification number GVB-259, and can be found in the A186839 XVID 127 archive.

Marines of Huskie Platoon, 11th Motor Transport Battalion, and 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines operating an armored Husky vehicle, performing a series of 360 and 180-degree turns near Marble Mountain, 3 miles south of Dallang during the Vietnam War on April 23, 1970. Featured in this Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with reference number A374044.

Reformed Viet Cong Company commander with a machine gun during the Vietnam War. This photo was taken on October 23, 1969, by SSgt D.G. Pavey, a Defense Department photographer (Marine Corps), as part of American military activities in Vietnam between 1965 and 1973.

Close-up and side view of 40mm gun ammunition during the Vietnam War in 1968. The ammunition is seen in a 4x5 negative photograph taken by Sgt Zielinski, a photographer for the 1st MAW in Vietnam. This Defense Department photograph showcases the details of the ammunition used in military activities.

Tanks of the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, overlookan air strike on Operation Arizona, located 8 miles south of Dia Loc. This photograph captures a scene from June 18, 1967, during the Vietnam War. It was taken by photographer G. D. Sullivan and is labeled with the identification code A370246.

Chaplain C. J. Maguire, of the 3rd Marine Division, presents Father Joseph Anh with a donation of 110,000 in plasters for the Vietnamese aid program "Caritas". Also present are Navy chaplains Commander Peter Bakker, Captain Robert Q Jones, and Lieutenant P. L. Toland. The donation was made by III Marine Amphibious Force Marines.

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