Vietnam War Operations

Dramatic captures of U.S. Marines in Vietnam, showcasing military actions, equipment maintenance, and scenes of destruction from air strikes in thick jungle environments.

Member of the U.S. Marine Corps, PFC. Larry J. Silva from Menlo Park, California, stands prepared to counter potential Viet Cong snipers while his U-34D helicopter descends for a landing in Vietnam on July 24, 1966. This image symbolizes the vigilance and alertness of American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Marines from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, operating as part of Operation Prairie I on October 5, 1966. In this image, they are seen wading through a waist-high stream in dense jungle, around 400 meters south of the demilitarized zone. The photo was taken by LCpl. Rosine.

A CH34D helicopter from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-36 provides armed escort to a truck convoy in Vietnam. The image shows the intricate details of the helicopter, including an M60 machine gun and the wheel strut. This photograph was taken on July 8, 1966, during American military activities in Vietnam.

Scene of destruction caused by air strikes during Operation Starlight in the Chu Lai area, Vietnam on August 18, 1965. The photograph captures explosions and fires engulfing Van Tuang village hamlet as part of military activities carried out by the 3rd Marine Division. This image was captured by Sgt. Choate, and is a Defense Department photograph (Haring Corps), with the identification number A184943.

A Marine Corps jet aircraft undergoes maintenance at Chu Lai, Vietnam before being deployed for a combat mission in March 1966. The photograph, taken by Cpl. Isaacson, shows the aircraft being serviced as part of the military activities during the Vietnam War. This image is an official Defense Department photo captured by the Marine Corps.

Military troops from IS Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, are seen digging a trench and setting up sandbags around their battalion command post in Cha Khe village, near the Demilitarized Zone in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on September 16, 1966, as a part of Operation in CKHouse IV by the 3rd Marine Division, PMP Vietnam. The image is credited to photographer Set Cotrhan and is identified by the code A187886 127 GVB-167.

Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-12's ground defense force, consisting of Marine aircraft technicians, are seen here with their weapons at an airfield in Vietnam on July 13, 1966. From left to right: Private James E. Schreiber from Patchogue, N.Y.; Private First Class Ray G. Johnson from Chicago, Ill.; and Private First Class Grieg A. Collins from Cleo, Mich. This photo was taken by Pfc. Jeffrey and is from the Defense Department's collection.

Actor James Franciscus, star of NBC's "Mr. Novak," observes the technique used to apply camouflage paint at the 1st Recon Battalion during his visit to Vietnam on February 13, 1970. This photograph was taken by Sgt. Kevin Engel and is part of the Defense Department's photographic documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

US Marines from Lema Company assist a Vietnamese family in picking up rice that was dumped in the sand by the Viet Cong during Operation Mallard in Vietnam on January 12, 1966. The marines helped the family collect the rice while others searched for the Viet Cong.

"An unidentified Marine from "C" Co. lot Bn. 5th Marine Regiment, wounded in the ann by a aniper who was 15 foot from his is treated by a Carpman from the sace unit during a search and a destroy mission near Trung Tin RV on 26Dec66." - Photograph from US personnel medical activities during the Vietnam War. Image taken by EFC. F.E. Speckels on December 25, 1966. DEFENSE DEPT. MOTO MARIE CORPS. (Image ID: A180349)

Member of the U.S. Marine Corps, PFC. Larry J. Silva from Menlo Park, California, stands prepared to counter potential Viet Cong snipers while his U-34D helicopter descends for a landing in Vietnam on July 24, 1966. This image symbolizes the vigilance and alertness of American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

"Marines of the 26th Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, inspect a smoldering Communist camp during Operation JAY in Hue, South Vietnam. This heavily defended area, located 13 miles northwest of Hue, was the site of a 48-hour battle between U.S. Marines and a battalion of North Vietnamese Army troops. Temperatures reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit."

A Marine of Company "1, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, holds his machine gun at the ready during a march through the jungle near the Demilitarized Zone, Vietnam, on September 30, 1966.

U.S. Marines launching the MEDICARE Program in Cam Ne village, Vietnam in January 1966. The program aimed to provide medical assistance and support to the Vietnamese civilians in Chr-He Village. This image captures the beginning of these interactions between the U.S. military and the local population during the Vietnam War.

"In a photograph taken on August 18, 1965, during the Vietnam War, an ARVN soldier from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam is seen engaging Viet Cong snipers. The soldier ran ahead and successfully eliminated several snipers before being wounded in action. The image was captured by GyBgt. Notrup, a photographer in the 3rd Marine Division."

Lieutenant General Levis H. Walt, Comanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force, greets Major General Hoang Xuan Lan (left) upon his arrival in Danang to assume command of the I Corps. The photo was taken on June 2, 1966 in Densang, Vietnam. The officers in the picture are Lyndon Johnson and Col P X Kelley.

A Marine prepares to set the fuze on a bomb attached to a Marine jet during Operation PIRANHA in September 1965. This photograph, taken by the Department of Defense, captures the logistical preparation and ordnance activities that supported American military operations during the Vietnam War.

Fire and explosions at Dong Ha Fule Dump in Vietnam on August 28, 1967, resulting from a rocket attack. The photograph shows the aftermath of the attack as smoke billows from the fiery scene. Credit: LCpl. L.P. Brown, Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

Chaplain Collins converses with artist Miss Nu Lien Tom from the HVE Medical College during her exhibition at the Officers Club in Phu Bai, RVN. The photograph was taken on May 13, 1967, depicting a moment of interaction between the military and Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War.

A Republic of Korea Marine positions himself during a joint U.S. and ROK Marine Operation in Vietnam on January 5, 1968. The photograph, taken by Sgt William Dickman, shows the determination and collaborative efforts of the ROK Marines in the Vietnam War. This image captures a significant moment in the military activities during the conflict.

A marine crosses a makeshift log bridge during a patrol near the Khe Sanh airstrip in Vietnam on October 13, 1966. The image, taken by Sgt. K. McVeigh, shows a member of A Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, exercising caution while navigating the precarious structure.

A U.S. Army Sikorsky "crane" prepares to lift a downed U-34D helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-363 of Marine Aircraft Group-36 during the Vietnam War in 1966. This photograph, taken by Sgt. Hathaway, demonstrates the use of helicopters in military activities during the war. (Caption: Defense Dept. Photo, Marine Corps)

A trap door is opened to reveal rice vats used to store Chinese Communist grenades. This photograph was taken on July 8th, 1966 during military activities in Vietnam by Cpl. Armstrong of the 3rd Marine Division. This photo is part of Defense Department's collection (Marine COF PS) A187530.

"U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael Smith, from San Diego, California, providing medical treatment to a young girl in the village of Hoa Thanh during a Medical Civilian Action Program (MEDCAP) in January 1966. An Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) soldier observes the scene. Defense Department photo taken by Marine Corps Pvt. William Norman."

A view of the VMA-311 landing strip during Operation PIRANHA in September 1965. This photograph was taken by the Department of Defense (Marine Corps), displaying an airfield in use by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

Caption: Lance Corporal Frank Schimansky and Private D. L. Kramer take up a defensive position in the village of Vinh Giang during Operation BLUE MARLIN on November 10, 1965. Schimansky, from Cannonsburg, Pa., is a machine gunner with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. Kramer, from Queen City, Mo., is his assistant.

U.S. Marines from Company L, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines conducting a patrol during Operation War Bonnet in January 1966. They pass through a village, making sure not to disrupt the work of local villagers. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) during the Vietnam War.

Captain Steve Pless of Marine Observation Squadron-6 conducts a rocket run on an empty machine gun position near the demilitarized zone during Operation Beau Charger. His co-pilot was wounded by enemy fire during the mission. This photograph was taken on May 27, 1967 by Cpl Cowen. Defense Dept Photo (Marine Corps) rfs A421707 127 GVN-16 3,

"Marine Corps Corporal Robert O. Bush from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, searches a cave near water level with his M-16 rifle ready. The photograph was taken on July 15, 1967, during a combat operation of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam."

Marine mascots "Bar-B-Q" and "Sniper" photographed during Operation 3/9 in Vietnam in 1966. The photo, taken by Colonel Gilles, shows the animals in a military setting. Definiency Department captured the moment during a mission. It was classified under the Defence Department's photo categories and has the reference number A186936.

Title: Marine Guards Protect Women and Children near Bomb Shelter during the Vietnam War Caption: During Operation Double Eagle on January 29, 1966, a Marine from H Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment vigilantly keeps watch for Viet Cong while a woman, young girl, and a baby seek refuge near a bomb shelter. This Defense Department photograph highlights the role played by American soldiers in safeguarding civilians during the conflict.

Image: A photograph showing a Russian 12.7 Anti-Aircraft gun captured during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE on March 5, 1966, 20 miles south of Quang Ngai, Vietnam. The photograph was taken by GySgt. Paxton and is labelled as DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A187012 127 GVB-67.

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal L.D. Hertscck keeps a vigilant watch during a search and arrest operation conducted by the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines on June 27, 1965, approximately 13 miles east of Danang Air Base in Vietnam. This mission was part of their regular patrols since their arrival at Danang on June 16. (Photo: Official U.S. Marine Corps, A164545, 1965)

Caption: During Operation Double Eagle in Vietnam on January 28, 1966, Corpsman Ronald Allen from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment tends to the wounds of a Vietnamese boy injured in a Viet Cong mortar attack on the advancing Marines. This photograph was taken by Cpl. K. Henderson of the US Marine Corps.

Vietnamese civilians and Marines celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Danang, Vietnam. Three performers entertain the children and Marines with a traditional "Dragon Dance." The event took place on September 21, 1970, and is documented in a 35mm negative photograph captured by Sgt. Heikkinen.

Marines of H Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, load captured rice onto helicopters during Operation Nevada. The rice was taken from the village of Nhan Hoa and will be transported to Quang Ngai. This photo was taken on April 13, 1966, during the Vietnam War.

Richard Nixon tours a village in the Le My complex near Danang, Vietnam, during a visit to Marine installations. In the image, there are various vehicles including jeeps, "mules", trucks, and dune buggies. The photo was taken on September 4, 1965, by the Defense Department and is part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marine Corps Lance Corporal Robert T. Mathis and Staff Sergeant James G. Mains inspect a pack of captured supplies during Operation RED SNAPPER, Northwest of Danang on October 23, 1965. They discovered the pack while approximately 22 miles away and it belonged to a Viet Cong soldier.

"Navy Chaplain Le. Thomas B. Mardlay leads a church service for Marines of the 3rd MarDiv in the Bue/Phu Bai area of Vietnam. The photo was taken in 1966 during the Vietnam War by pl. Linton. Chaplains played an important role in providing spiritual support to soldiers during the conflict."

A company of Antitanks, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, from the 3rd MarDiv in Vietnam fires heavy artillery at the Viet Cong, located eight miles north of Phu Bai on October 4, 1965. This image showcases an ONTOS tank used during military activities in Vietnam. Photograph captured by Sgt. Reid, it is a Defense Department photo.

American soldiers boarding helicopters for a mission during the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Colonel Norman G. Eers is seen piloting the first U-34D chopper to lift off from Huo, located 42 miles north of the Danang Mir Base. The helicopters, including the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron, then proceeded to a strike zone 20 miles west of Hue. Photograph taken by It A. J. Scaran in May 1965.

A Marine from A Company, 1st Anti-Tank Battalion, communicates with a nearby Ontos vehicle during Operation Iowa in Vietnam on April 9, 1966. The photograph captures the activities of the 1st Marine Division, with the Marine taking part in defense operations north of Chulai. This image is an official U.S. Marine Corps photograph.

U.S. Marines uncover and examine punji traps during Operation War Bonnet in January 1966. These traps were commonly used by the Vietnamese and posed a significant danger to American troops during the Vietnam War. This image, captured by the Defense Department, showcases the ongoing efforts to navigate and neutralize enemy weapons and traps.

Gunnery Sergeant R.L. Gunder, from Ferndale, Michigan, takes a break during Operation Double Eagle in Vietnam. The photograph was taken in January 1966 by Pfc. John Rose. This image captures a moment of respite amidst the intense combat of the operation. (50 words)

Marines from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines of the 3rd Marine Division are seen in this photograph taken on August 3, 1965. They are conducting a patrol near a village located 8 miles south of the Danang Air Base in Vietnam. The Marines are searching for tunnel entrances during their sweep.

Marines from the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment carry out a sweep and destroy operation at Com Mai, Vietnam on January 7, 1966. In the photograph, Corporal Martinez captures the moment when the Marines destroy a Vietnamese shelter during the operation. This image showcases the American military's efforts to eradicate Viet Cong tunnels and caves during the Vietnam War.

An aerial view of the industrial center at An Hoa, Vietnam, taken in June 1966. This photograph was taken by Gilles AB HOA AERI and is part of the documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War. It provides a factual representation of the area's infrastructure during that time.

"General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Purple Heart to PFC Joseph Seymour of "C" Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, aboard the Hospital Ship Tripoli during the Vietnam War."

Lance Corporal A. Ery from Company "B" of the 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, is seen closing his eyes in pain as another Marine holds his arm to check the bleeding. He was shot in the arm during Operation De Cehouse IV on September 23, 1966. Bay is photographed being evacuated via helicopter to a medical facility.

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 lifts elements of the fifth Marines into an area 24 miles south of Dallang during Operation Swift on September 14, 1967. The image shows a Sea Stallion CH-53 helicopter known as "The Big Lift." Photographed by SSgt. W.F. Sdridom of the Defense Department.

A booby trap captured by the 3rd Engineer Battalion during the Vietnam War is used in training at the Mine Warfare School. This photograph, taken in 1966 by LCpl. Armstrong, shows military personnel studying the captured Viet Cong booby trap. The image is from the Defense Department's photo collection, A186841.

U.S. Marine advisor (second from left) and Vietnamese Regional Forces conducting a patrol on the Long Tao River in the Rang Sat Special Zone, Vietnam. The objective is to uncover Viet Cong utilizing the river and hiding within nearby villages. Photograph taken on December 31, 1965. (Photographer: Higt Stowart / Defense Department, Marine Corps)

Colonel O. F. Peatross, commanding officer of the 7th Marine Regiment, holds a briefing following Operation TEXAS. Viewing the briefing are General Lam of the 2nd Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, Brigadier General Lowell English of the 3rd Marine Division, and General William Westmoreland, commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam. General Westmoreland visited the hamlet of Phuong Dinh, where Marines engaged and neutralized 167 Viet Cong fighters, destroyed a command post, and seized multiple ammunition caches. This photograph was taken on March 25, 1966, in the south of Chu Lai, Vietnam.

A Marine, Corporal James Beschen, fires a round with his 3.5 rocket launcher during Operation Georgia in Vietnam. The photo, taken on May 12, 1966, captures a moment of military activity by the 3rd Marine Division. The image was captured by Corporal Gilles and released by the Defense Department (Marine Corps).

A U.S. Navy Corpsman, HN R.F Guthire, provides medical assistance to a Vietnamese woman and her baby who were injured during Operation CHEYNNE WYOMDR. This photograph was taken in September 1965 by SSgt. H. Shipp, highlighting medical aid given to civilians during the Vietnam War. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A185332.

Lieutenant Frederick A. Randlett and Staff Sergeant Carl M. Jozaitis from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are shown removing a live mortar round from under the flight line matting at Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-12 in Chu Lai. The round was identified as a Chinese Communist 82mm high explosive round, following an enemy mortar attack on MAG-12.

U.S. Marine Corps member MCpl Jason R. Hill, from Equipment Company, 4th Marine Regiment, is seen applying cement to the walls of the Catholic church in Thong Diem. The church was damaged by the Viet Cong on May 15, 1967, which resulted in the fatal injury of the local Vietnamese Catholic pastor. (DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTOGRAPHER CORPORAL JAMES L. SIEGFRIED) ALE3659 127 GVB-373.

Soldiers from the 4/11 artillery battery are seen preparing to overhaul one of the engines in their tanks, which are equipped with large guns. This maintenance activity took place on January 13, 1967 and is part of a procedural training for the battery. The photograph was taken by Sgt. G.R. Gasperd Hechanio and is labeled as DETAKSE ISPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369812 127 GVB-239.

"Tanks and infantry coordinate during a clear and sweep mission conducted by the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines on August 3, 1965. The tanks, from the 3rd Tank Battalion, were deployed 8 miles south of Danang Air Base in Vietnam. The soldiers pictured are from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A185821, taken by LCpl. L. Hartsock."

PFC A. A. Haines from Great Falls, Montana is awarded a Purple Heart Medal by Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak during a visit to Medical Battalion B at Chu Lai, Vietnam. The ceremony took place on September 3, 1966. This photograph was taken by Cpl. Ferriera FROUD PFC.

Vietnamese women in Xuyen Long engaged in their daily routine during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken on November 13, 1969, depicts civilian life and showcases the impact of the war on the local community. Image source: Department of Defense, Photograph ID: 1D-2510-20-69.

A view of a Viet Cong tunnel in the village of Dong Son. These tunnels played a crucial role in the Viet Cong's resistance against American military forces during the Vietnam War. The image highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Viet Cong in their tactics against the American troops.

A tank belonging to Company A, Antitank Battalion 3/4, conducts an intense firing operation into the valley below, located approximately eight miles north of the Marine base at Phu Bai, South Vietnam. This photograph was taken on October 9, 1965, by Sgt. Reid, during a patrol mission by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A186026.

August 18, 1965: A Vietnamese soldier from the ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) takes action during the Vietnam War. As Marines load wounded comrades onto helicopters in Van Tuong, Vietnam, the soldier bravely eliminates several Viet Cong snipers before being wounded himself. Photograph taken by GySgt. Morrup, Defense Department.

Marines of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, gather for a briefing with their platoon commanders to discuss the upcoming morning assault on Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War. The photo, taken on October 13, 1968, shows a group of soldiers preparing for the mission.

Evacuees, including women and children, await transportation after being left behind by Vietcong fighters. They are accompanied by members of Company "B", 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, near the Demilitarized Zone in Bratariiv, FHF Tietura in September 1966. This photo captures the aftermath of Operation DE CHHOUSE IT-Vosten.

A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam fires a .50 caliber machine gun in support of "G" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. The photo captures American military activities during the Vietnam War.

United States Marine patrol engaged in Operation Mallard in January 1966 during the Vietnam War. This photograph captures the active involvement of the Marines during the operation. A186529 125 is the reference number for this Defense Department photo taken by the Marine Corps.

A Marine stationed in Vietnam opens his Christmas packages from home during a holiday celebration in 1965. This moment captured by the Defense Department showcases a heartfelt connection between the soldier and his loved ones back home.

The photograph captures the aftermath of severe storm damage to the Office of the Commanding General, 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War. Taken on October 26, 1970, by Sgt Ray L. Menge, the image highlights the significant structural damage caused to the exterior of the building.

A marine sniper, Corporal John Baron, 22, from North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, takes aim on a target during an operation in the Que Son Mountains. This photograph dates back to May 30, 1970, and captures the training and field activities of snipers during the Vietnam War.

"Vietnamese villagers from An Tan assist Marines from & Company, 2nd Battalion, in setting up a defensive perimeter around An Tan and An Tan Bridge near Chu Lai on January 2, 1966. The villagers are seen moving houses located close to the bridge to clear any potential cover for the Viet Cong during an attack."

Marine engineers from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, attach charges of C4 Compound in a pile of rocks in Vietnam during Operation NEVADA on April 13, 1966. The objective was to clear the rocks obstructing the movement of ONTOS vehicles evacuating civilians from Nhan Hoa. This image is a Defense Department photograph taken by Pfe. Mincemoyer.

"Photograph taken on January 13, 1966 during Operation MALARD shows captured weapons and items by G Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines. The captured items include four American mortars, two Chinese rifles, one training rifle, seven sets of sandals, a bamboo map case, a box of documents, a suitcase filled with uniforms and munitions, numerous nails for punji traps, Viet Cong stars, tools, maps, ponchos, packs, two bear traps, and medical supplies."

Marine from Company E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, carefully opens an entrance to an NVA Kitchen and Bunker complex on July 18, 1968. The photo depicts a moment during a sweep from Helicopter Valley to the top of Hutters Ridge, where the Marine unit uncovered the complex.

A mock-up of Viet Cong booby traps is seen at the Mine Warfare School during the Vietnam War. The photograph, taken on November 3, 1965, shows military personnel studying these traps for defense purposes. This image is classified under the Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) as A186085 TWI 127 GVB-259.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines moving towards Viet Cong positions southeast of Chu Lai, Vietnam on July 28, 1965. The photograph captures a search and clear mission conducted by the Marines from the 3rd Marine Division. This image belongs to the Defense Department.

Marine UH-1E helicopter gunships and "slicks" from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron (HML)-167 are seen in echelon flight formation over Marble Mountain on November 25, 1970. This photograph captures a moment from American military activities during the Vietnam War. Photog: C. H. Armstrong, Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps) A422834 167.

Title: Combat Operation Yazoo - Suicide Charlie Company on Mountain Trail Caption: In this photograph taken on September 8, 1967, during Operation Yazoo in Vietnam, members of Suicide Charlie Company from 1/7 (First Marine Division) can be seen ascending a mountain trail located approximately 15 miles west of Da Nang. The image was captured by D.J. Brusch, an official photographer for the Defense Department.

Brigadier General Charles S. Robertson, Assistant Division Commander, is greeted by Admiral John S. McCain, Jr. on December 24, 1969. The photograph was taken by Cpl P. J. LaBrecque and is part of a collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

USMC Captain Kaul G. Brown is seen conversing with Congressman William G. Bray in the lounge of the MAC Terminal at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu. Lieutenant General Louis H. Wilson, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, is also present. This image was taken during the repatriation of US Marine POWs in Operation Homecoming on March 16, 1973.

Cpl Jim J. Deese and his scout dog "Baron" are seen exploring a Viet Cong tunnel entrance on the Batangan Peninsula during Operation Bold Mariner in Vietnam in 1969. They are attached to the 26th Marine Regiment. This photograph was taken by SSgt Bob Jordan and is a Defense Department photo.

A US Marine participates in an air delivery operation during the Vietnam War. The photograph captures the effects of a bombing raid on the Bui Kem area of Vietnam during Operation Goldline. The image was taken on August 19, 1966, by Pfc. L. Brown and is labeled as Defense Dept.Photo (Marine Corps) A369591 127 GVB-35.

Members of CAC "H" III, part of the 3rd Marine Division, utilize a Vietnamese boat to traverse a stream while on patrol during the Vietnam War. The photograph, taken by Cpl. K.D. Wells on August 25, 1967, showcases the military activities carried out by American forces during the conflict.

Marines from "T" Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducting a sweep during Operation DeSoto south of Chu Lai in Vietnam on February 21, 1967. The photograph shows the marines moving across an open area. (Colorized version available upon request)

Captain Charles W. Latting, commanding officer of M Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, receives the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony in 1966. The medal was presented by Lieutenant Colonel James R. Young, commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, at the battalion command post.

Marines of the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, distribute soap to local children at a hospital in the village of Hoa Hung, South Vietnam on December 7, 1965. The soap was donated by the Holiday Inn Corps. In the image, Corporal M. A. Colburn and Lieutenant Jin Keeley, a Civil Affairs officer, can be seen assisting with the distribution.

Aerial view of the Marine Complex at An Hoa, Vietnam on January 27, 1969. The photograph shows new construction on the left side, consisting of aircraft revetments. The view is looking east down the runway. This image is a negative photog by GySgt Krueger. It is a defense department photograph from the Marine Corps, labeled mis 4371820.

Members of Company Hotel, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines carry water up a hill after being resupplied while on a search and clearing mission. The photograph was taken on September 3, 1969, two miles west of the Rockpile in Northern I Corps, Vietnam.

Members of the First Marine Division's Shore Party Medical team provide medical treatment to casualties on the beach in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on January 13, 1967, during the Vietnam War. Credit: Military Photographer Set Lewis, Defense Department. IMAGE CODE: 12-13X-67 1st MarDiv Vietnam 13Jan67. Reference: A369777 127 GVB-252.

Factual caption: North Vietnamese Army soldiers, believed to be Viet Cong suspects, are captured by Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines during a joint operation with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in the Arisona Territory, located 22 miles southwest of Danang. This photograph was taken on June 2, 1969, by LCpl John A. Gentry, and is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War. (Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps)

Pfc. Thurnel Outlaw from Rightford, GA, uses a mine detector while Pvt. Richard P. Dotson from Dalton, Georgia, stands next to him. Both belong to "p" Co. 11th Eng and work in a five-man sweep team to locate mines. Photograph taken on April 12, 1967, during mine sweep and disposal activities in Vietnam.

"American troops from the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam discover enemy weapons hidden in huts near Da Nang. The photo, taken on December 25, 1969, shows the aftermath of the operation, highlighting the huts and the weapons captured by the troops."

Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment are helped to climb the river bank after crossing as part of Operation DeSoto, south of Chu Lai, Vietnam. The photograph was taken on February 21, 1967, by FFC W.A. Porter of the Defence Department.

Aerial view of Cua Viet in Vietnam taken on June 24, 1968. The photograph was captured by Nairns, a photographer from the Third Marine Division. This image is a 2 1/4 negative labeled as 3M-8-1012-68. It is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) stamped with the identification number A801124 mee 127 GVB-6.

Aerial view of the Nui Kem area in Vietnam, captured on August 19, 1966. This photograph shows the aftermath of the last raid conducted by B-52s in the region. Image credited to P. L. Brown, taken during activities by the 1st Marine Division with Defense Department authorization (Marine Corps). (Source: Defense Department Photo)

A marine corps Sea Knight helicopter frames the USS Tripoli LPH-10 as it hovers off the coast of South Vietnam in 1968. The USS Tripoli serves as the flagship for a reinforced Marine battalion landing team and a squadron of Marine Corps helicopters known as Special Landing Force-"Bravo". This photograph was taken by GySgt. Tom Bartlett.

A tranquilized elephant is being lifted by a Marine CH-53A chopper during a military operation in Vietnam on April 7, 1968. The photograph captures the aerial perspective of the elephant's precarious journey, undertaken as part of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

American troops conducting training in a mock Viet Cong village during the Vietnam War. This photo was taken on November 6, 1966, by SSgt L.L. Kinne. The American military was deployed to Vietnam to combat against the communist Viet Cong forces.

Aerial view of Khe Sanh Combat Base, captured on September 12, 1967, by SSgt Thomas N. Bland Jr. The image showcases the military activities at the base during the Vietnam War.

Marines from Company "X", 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, take a brief break after fulfilling their night perimeter guard duties during Operation WIONING. This photo was taken on April 30, 1966, in Vietnam. (Photographer: Cpl GASPARD. Defense Dept. Photo, Marine Corps)

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