Vietnam War Operations

Historical images of U.S. soldiers during Vietnam War operations, featuring military maneuvers in jungles, village assaults, and tactical training.

Soldiers from Company "D", 3rd Marine Division, march through dense jungle during Phase II of Operation Deckhouse in Vietnam, August 24, 1966. Photograph taken by Sgt CORERAE. Department of Defense photo (Marine Corps) A18790.

Aerial view of Fire Support Base Ryder, located 28 miles South Southwest of Da Nang, Vietnam. The base is manned by the 7th Marine Regiment. Photograph taken on April 10, 1970 by Cpl. R.L. Pearson. This image depicts the strategic positioning of the base during the Vietnam War.

"GySgt Lauren W. Watson of Idma Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, captured in a photograph dated November 22, 1968, in Vietnam. The image is a 35mm negative, taken by Pfc Waldo Nilo and sourced from the Defense Department's collection. This photograph is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War."

Army chopper landing on Fire Support Base Razor during combat in Vietnam on May 4, 1969. Image captured by photographer M. Patterson and authenticated by the Defense Department. The photograph shows the presence of an Army helicopter providing support to troops on the ground.

Caption: A photograph taken by SSgt. H.A. Magness depicting a captured weapon during the Vietnam War. The image highlights a Soviet 7.62mm E Rifle model AK47, also known as the Kalashnikov, CHICOM Type-56. The weapon was seized from NVA Troops by the 3rd Marine Division on February 28, 1967. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A800943, mee 127- GVB-68.

"Soldiers examining a captured Viet Cong mortar round on September 15, 1966 during the Vietnam War. The mortar round, labeled as 28 3D-3-1455-66, was taken by the 3d Marine Division in Vietnam. This photograph was captured by photographer 10pl Branhan of the Marine Corps, and is cataloged as A188150 127 GVB-67."

The image shows Captain Thomas J. Lyman standing in front of his F-4B Phantom jet at Marine Air Base, Chu Lai. Captain Lyman had just completed his 300th combat mission with Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron-323. This photograph was taken during the Vietnam War by SSgt. P.L. Stacy.

Lance Corporal Loute Williams, of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, is seen crossing a rail bridge over a small stream during a patrol near the company's comprend post. The photograph was taken on November 19, 1966, by Pfc. C. Thomes, in Vietnam.

This photograph captures the aftermath of a battle during the Vietnam War. Taken on January 13, 1968, it shows a wounded soldier being carried by his comrades in a Brou village, located 1500 meters south of Khe Sanh Air Strip. The image was taken by Sgt J.Ryan of the 3rdMarDiv, a part of the Marine Corps.

Viet Cong suspects and prisoners detained by the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on May 1, 1970. They are seen gathered together, awaiting transportation to a secured area. This photograph is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War. Caption from Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Marine uses starlight scope for night vision during the Vietnam War. CAP 2-3-2 Leathernecks set up defensive positions near Vinh Ha Village in Quang Ham province. (Defense Dept. Photo, Sgt Nick Myers)

Members of the M Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are seen assisting in transporting a wounded North Vietnamese Army soldier to a landing zone in Vietnam. The soldier is being evacuated to the An Hoa Combat Base from a hospital complex where four abandoned patients were discovered by the company. Image ID: 1-01495-69. Photog: Cpl Hank Berkowitz. Date: August 29, 1969.

Caption: Lance Corporal Henry F. Longchase, a Squad Leader for the 3rd Squadron Weapons Platoon of the 1st Marine Division, looks at a helmet that he lost and was later found by a fellow Marine. This photograph captures the moment during the Vietnam War when Longchase had retrieved his lost helmet.

Private first class Eugene Dawkins guides a CH-46 helicopter as it lands to pick up supplies on May 19, 1969. The photograph was taken by LCpl J. Volpe during a military activity of the 1st MarDiv in Vietnam. This is an official Defense Department photo from the Marine Corps.

First Lieutenant Jim H. Webb, age 23, (0106180), watches as HM2 John M. Bartolovitch, age 23, applies medicine to his foot at the 1st Marine Division base in Vietnam in 1969. This photograph, taken by PFC. Rocky Pearson, captures a medical activity involving US personnel during the Vietnam War.

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Marines of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, ensure the safety of a young Vietnamese boy during a search and destroy operation, around 12 miles south of the Danang airstrip. The photograph captures the interaction between American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians, illustrating the "People to People" component of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

First Lieutenant Jim H. Webb of Delta Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marine-Regiment, is seen sitting down while HM2 John M. Bartolovitch applies medicine to his foot. The photo was taken in 1969, 63 miles North of An Hoa, during the Vietnam War. The image is credited to PFC. Rocky Pearson, a photographer from the 1st MarDiv. It is an official Defense Department photograph (Marine Corps) with the identification number A374372 with reference to the event labeled GVB-243.

"Artillery fire during the Vietnam War. On October 25, 1966, at ThuBai in the Republic of Vietnam, a 155 Self Propelled Gun from Company 3rd Battalion 12 Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division fires at enemy positions. Rounds and empty shell casings are seen in the foreground."

A C117 aircraft, known as the Ky Ha Tiger, is seen at Chu Lai during the Vietnam War. This aircraft, originally built during the depression years, is equipped to provide flare illumination over hostile targets. With 15,000 hours of flying experience and exposure to enemy fire, the Ky Ha Tiger remains a valuable asset according to the soldiers stationed at Chu Lai.

A Marine receives medical assistance from corpsmen and fellow Marines after being wounded by a Viet Cong road mine in Vietnam, 1968. The incident occurred when his vehicle was destroyed. This photograph depicts the crucial support and aid provided to injured servicemen during the Vietnam War.

"Sacred bull with five-legged anomaly discovered during the Vietnam War, September 24, 1967. Photographed by Marine Corps MGySgt J.T. Frye in Vietnam. The Defense Department confirmed the unusual growth from the bull's shoulder. GVB-43 3M-11-1118-67"

Marines land on Red Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam on April 14, 1965. This photo captures the moment as the Marines disembark from landing crafts during a beachhead operation. The image was taken by Sgt. Hallahan and is part of the Defense Department's photo collection.

Private first class Walter 1. Kozdranski of Force Logistic Command's (FLC) Provisional Rifle Company searches a marshy area for suspected enemy activity during the Vietnam War. In two days of searching, the command's reaction and security force destroyed 25 enemy structures northwest of Cap Books, headquarters site of FLC's supply and support complex.

"Scuba Divers conducting underwater patrols at I Corps Bridge in Da Nang during the Vietnam War. Marine Corporal Patrick Sweet, 19, and PFC Ronald Fenhaus, 19, are seen checking the waters for enemy activity and inspecting the defense systems. The poor visibility forces them to rely on their tactile senses to identify potential threats. Photograph taken by Cpl Nick Myers."

View of civilian living quarters on the south side of the compound in Da Nang. The photograph shows the various structures, including USMC and Vietnamese buildings and bunkers. Captured on February 1, 1968, this image documents American military activities during the Vietnam War.-

"Stretcher bearers from Charlie Company, 1/7, swiftly transport a wounded Marine to a waiting CH-46 helicopter during the Vietnam War in February 1968. The Marine receives urgent medical aid at the NSA hospital following a booby trap explosion that resulted in four casualties during Operation Scout. Photo credit: Mr. R. J. DelVecchio, USMC."

USS ENTERPRISE prepares for Operation Frequent Wind in May 1975. An F-14 Tomcat is shown on the forward catapult, positioned for immediate take-off. The deck is occupied by fifteen CH-53 helicopters of Marine Squadron EMI-463, returning to home base after evacuation exercises in Phnom Penh and Saigon. (Defense Department Photo)

Marine from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment wearing a gas mask, patiently waiting outside a VC tunnel located 22 miles south of Da Nang, Vietnam. Photo taken by W. A. Oberg in 1968 during the Vietnam War. This image captures the defensive measures taken by American military personnel during chemical warfare.

Vietnamese farmer from Xuyen Long is captured posing with his hoe during November 13, 1969. This photograph was taken by Sgt Robert W. Nelson for the Defense Department. It is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

An aerial photograph taken in April 1970 shows Hill 41, located in the Republic of Vietnam, within the Tactical Area of Responsibility of the First Marine Division. The image was captured by 1/Lt. James Frier as part of the military activities during the Vietnam War. The image is part of the Defense Department's photo collection.

Aerial photograph of Chu Lai airfield and its surrounding area in Vietnam. The photo was taken on July 12, 1966, by photographer Tuliis-Murphy. It is part of the collection of photographs documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War. The image is identified as DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A188211 GVB-36.

Members of Company C, 1st Tank Battalion, load cargo trailers onto the USS DENVER at the Danang Deep Water Fier for transport back to Camp Fendleton, California. This photograph captures a routine military activity during the Vietnam War, symbolizing the redeployment of American forces.

Marines from "Co., 3rd Battalion 7th Marines" wade through a waist-high river during Operation Jackson in the Quang Ngai Province on August 29, 1966. They are searching for the Viet Cong. This photograph was taken by L. Preston Brow and is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Corporal James Ryan, 20, from Quincy, MA, is seen here making adjustments on a rotor blade of a CE-46A "Sea Enight" helicopter. Ryan is a member of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 164, based at the Marble Mountain Air Facility, four miles south of Da Nang. Intensive maintenance and repair work is necessary to ensure the helicopter's operational readiness.

A wounded Vietnamese Army soldier, captured by Marines of D Co. 1/9, receives medical treatment for a chest wound from a Corpsman attached to the same unit. The incident took place during Operation Prairie 11, north of Com Lo, Republic of Vietnam, on March 3, 1967.

A French 7.5mm Rifle Model MAS-36 captured from NVA Troops during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on February 28, 1967, by SSgt. H.A. Magness from the 3rd Marine Division. The weapon, labeled as a "captured weapon," was an important find for the U.S. military.

An overall view of the Khe Sanh ammunitions dump, showing different sections and types of ammunition. This photo was taken on January 22, 1968, by Sgt. Patterson of the Third arDiv Vietnam. The image is a negative, with the reference number 3M-12-0134-68. It is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps), with the identification number A801295.

A Chinese Communist Signal Pistol and a Montagnard crossbow with quiver are displayed as captured gear during the Vietnam War. This photo highlights the variety of weapons used by both sides during the conflict. Date: 1968. Negative: 10-1530-66 Vietnam.

Captain James Joseph Carroll seen in combat during Operation Prairie I, which took place in 1966. The photograph was taken by the Defense Department and is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War. Officer Carroll is a member of the 3rd Marine Division.

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Vietnamese villagers unload a truck full of food, clothing, books, and games donated by students at Escondido High School, Escondido California on June 2, 1966. This interaction aimed at fostering connections between US military personnel and the local population during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (Cpl. Gaspard) 4369101.

"Captured Weapons - US Marines display a captured Russian artillery round alongside similar marks on another round on December 29, 1967, in Vietnam. This 35mm negative was taken by LCpl S.A. Tilson, a photographer for the 3rd Marine Division. Photo credit: Defense Department (Marine Corps) - Archive number: A190191."

General Raymond G. Davis views a captured North Vietnamese Army 122MM gun on April 28, 1968, during the Vietnam War. This image showcases the examination of weapons acquired by the U.S. military in the conflict. Photographed by the Defense Department, it is a record of American military activities during that time.

A Marine uses a Model-72 Scoop Loader to transport ammunition at an undisclosed location during the Vietnam War. This photograph was taken on April 19, 1970 by Cpl Pearson, a photographer from the 1st Marine Division. The image captures the use of equipment, including the scoop loader, during military activities at the time.

Marines from Batteries Echo and Whiskey, 2nd Battalion, Eleventh Marines, construct a fire support base and fire a 4.2 mortar on Hill 510, located 35 miles west-southwest of Delang. This photograph was taken on June 17, 1970, by GSgt. Parnell during American military activities in Vietnam.

A Marine from the Third Marine Division carefully removes an enemy mine planted on Highway 9, near Dong Ha. Explosive ordnance disposal Marines play a crucial role in disarming and destroying mines and captured ammunition during operations against the enemy south of the demilitarized zone. Photo taken on November 8, 1967.

Image: Dr. Billy Graham speaks in the De Nang Amphitheater in Vietnam in February 1966. The photograph captures the view from the back of the stage, showing servicemen attentively listening to Graham's speech. This image was taken during a military operation by photographer D.E. Brodale, under the auspices of Srd Har Div Vietnam, as part of the American Military Activities during the Vietnam War. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A188063, courtesy of GVB-300.

Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 4th Regiment are seen firing three volleys during a memorial service held at Dong Ha, Vietnam on October 12, 1966. The service honored the Marines killed during Operation PRAIRIE near the demilitarized zone. This photograph was taken by LCpl. Paul and is a part of the Defense Dept. collection.

A photograph taken on February 14, 1968, shows a compound containing US Marine Corps buildings and Vietnamese bunkers. This image was captured during the Vietnam War. Viet Cong soldiers can be seen occupying a tower and positioned behind surrounding walls. The photograph is attributed to photographer Thompson and is part of the Defense Department's archive.

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment are seen crossing an open field on patrol during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on October 30, 1969, approximately 8 miles south of DaNang. It was captured by LCpl John Gentry and is classified under Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A374395.

Marines from B.L.T. 1/3 of the 3rd Marine Division setting a hill on fire during combat operations in August 1967. This photograph was taken by Axelrod and is part of the Documentation of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War.

Caption: Marines and local civilian police officers conduct security patrols in Daneng, Vietnam on November 19, 1965. Marine Sergeant Horman J. Trapp and Sp4 Robert Dolski check with a local police officer at one of the city's security points. Sergeant Ngo Van The discusses the patrol route with the civilian policeman.

Vietnamese villagers recover stolen rice after Chieu Hoi informants provide information on its whereabouts. July 19, 1970, in Vietnam. This photo, taken by SSgt M. S. Merriman, shows the efforts made by locals to reclaim stolen resources. Image obtained from the Defense Department's collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

An Ontos tank from the 1st Marine Division's PHP Viotnext fires at a target several hundred meters away during a military operation in Vietnam on June 1, 1966. The photograph, taken by Gaspard Hop Line, shows the tank in action as part of American military activities during the Vietnam War. Official Defense Department photo, number A369539.

"Marines participating in Operation Deckhouse during February 1967. The photo shows the soldiers moving through flooded rice paddies as part of a search and clear mission in Vietnam. This image is a 35mm negative from the 9th MAB/SLF and was taken by GVB-106. Credit: Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps. (A191175)."

Private First Class George Kreiner using a portable typewriter for writing letters to loved ones back home and occasionally contributing articles to the Morning Star newspaper at Dong Ha. This photo was taken in 1967 during the deployment of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. (Defense Dept. Photo)

"Lance Corporal John R. Null and Lance Corporal John A. Harris of "E" Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, exiting a Viet Cong tunnel after inspecting it for weapons and ammunition. This photograph was taken on April 17, 1969, during the Vietnam War."

Soldiers participate in personal hygiene activities during the Vietnam War. In this photo, LCpl Don Barr from Hew Barry, SC is giving Cpl J.P. O'Neill from Donham Springs, LA a haircut while they are on Operation Dawson River in 1969. This image is part of the Defense Department's collection of photographs capturing military activities during the war.

Scuba divers of the First Shore Party scuba club receive instructions from First Sergeant L.R. Klock in Vietnam on July 26, 1966. This photograph, ID-1-207-66, was taken by Sgt. Salve and belongs to the 1st Marine Division. It is part of a series of American military activities during the Vietnam War. The image showcases the training and role of scuba divers in the war efforts.

An elderly Vietnamese woman sits onboard the USS Hancock during Operation Frequent Wind evacuation exercises in Saigon. She reflects on her uncertain future. April 29, 1975. Photo by GySgt. D.L.Shearer. 1st MarBrig. Department of Defense photo (Marine Corps). Aboard USS Hancock. 35mm Negative 091-0850-130-75. Operation "Frequent Wind" was the evacuation of Phnom Penh and Saigon.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-4 Phantom aircraft, pictured here on April 26, 1966, during the Vietnam War. The aircraft is a part of the 35th Marine Aircraft Group, belonging to the Pacific Fleet. The photo was taken by SSgt H. Shipp, serving in Vietnam.

Marines discovering a captured French 7.5mm M1924/29 light machine gun in Vietnam. The photo, taken on January 31, 1966, showcases the weapon's magazine fed design. It is an official Defense Department image from the Third Marine Division during the Vietnam War. Photography by GySgt. Peterson.

Swamp Angel Battery near Charleston, South Carolina. Civil War Photograph Collection , Original negative is: LC-B8811-3516. Soldiers, Union, South Carolina, 1860-1870, Cannons, South Carolina, 1860-1870, Batteries (Weaponry), South Carolina, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment & supplies, South Carolina, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union, South Carolina, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Union, South Carolina.

Captured Chinese Communist heat rocket, 40/80mm, with propelling charge. The photograph was taken on May 24, 1966, by CWO Chapel during the Vietnam War. The Defense Department of the Marine Corps issued the photo.

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Consolidated B-24 Liberator -- Black Cat With Chinese Inscription.

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Gunnery Sergeant Lauren W. Watson of San Diego, California, puffs on a cigar while deep in thought during his time in Vietnam.

General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits Vietnam in January 1967. He is seen here with Vietnamese Army officers. The photo was taken during a defense department visit and is from the Marine Corps archives.

"SSgt. E.G. Kellesser, the resident artillery repair specialist at Force Logistic Command's Logistic Support Unit (LSU) in An Hoa, Vietnam, can be seen working on a 105mm howitzer. Alongside Operation TAYLOR COMMON, the LSU's artillery repair unit is kept busy inspecting and repairing weapons in the area. In this case, repairs includ retapping and refitting the brass lining of the breech and barrel lock."

An image of the insignia of the Force Logistic Command (FLC) in Vietnam. The insignia consists of the words "FORCE LOGISTIC COMMAND VIETNAM" with the acronym "FLC" at the top. The image is a 4x5 negative with the reference "DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A194602 mie 127 GVB-325" on it.

A captured weapons during the Vietnam War. This photograph shows a Soviet 7.62mm Company Light Machine Gun Model RP-46 CHICOM Type-58 that was captured from NVA Troops. It was taken on February 28, 1967, by Sgt. H... Magness of the 3rd HarDiv Vietnam. This image is part of the Defense Department's collection (Marine Corps).

A military evacuation of wounded soldiers is taking place during Operation Scotland II Truesdale North. In this photograph from September 17, 1968, a Medevac helicopter, specifically a Madovec balicopter, is seen transporting injured personnel. The image captures a moment of medical aid and support provided by the American military during the Vietnam War.

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The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Mary Alice' Of The 401St Bomb Group At An 8Th Air Force Base In England, 4 July 1944.

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