Vietnam War Operations

Photographs capturing U.S. Marines and operations during the Vietnam War, showcasing military collaboration and local interactions.

Caption: Reformed Viet Cong member, Phan Chau (codenamed "Kit Ceraca"), reveals a cave location to marines of 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment during a patrol near An Hoa, 25 miles southwest of Da Nang, Vietnam on February 28, 1967. The photograph was taken by ICpl McClory as part of U.S. military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from "7" Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment are seen patrolling along a trail during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE in Vietnam, January 1966. The photograph was taken by Pfc. John Rose and is an official Defense Department photo.

Marines of K/3/9 and tanks of 3d Tank Bn collaborate one mile NE of Con Tien during Operation Buffalo on July 10, 1967. This photograph captures their joint efforts during the Vietnam War. (Image: Defense Department, Marine Corps)

Vietnamese tribesmen voluntarily helped maintain the grounds of the 3rd Marine Division's command post at Camp Lo in Vietnam on November 12, 1966. This photo captures the moment as they take care of the grass around the command post. It exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local villagers and the American military during the Vietnam War. (Image reference: A187972)

Marines from "1" Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment are depicted in this photograph moving along a trail during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE, which took place in January 1966. The image was captured by Pfc. John Rose, and it is one of several photographs documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Soldiers from the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam observed an air strike on Hill 862 near Lal Geim, Khe Sanh on April 30, 1967. The photograph, taken by Sgt. D.E.Meiner, captures the intensity of the bombing as Hambers of G/2/3 watch on. This image exemplifies the defensive actions taken during the Vietnam War.

A group of Marine Corps trainees participating in a mock patrol as part of their final test during the Vietnam War. The photograph shows them engaged in reconnaissance activities in 1968, under the supervision of the 3rd Marine Division. This image is from the American military activities during the war.

Caption: Reformed Viet Cong member, Phan Chau (codenamed "Kit Ceraca"), reveals a cave location to marines of 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment during a patrol near An Hoa, 25 miles southwest of Da Nang, Vietnam on February 28, 1967. The photograph was taken by ICpl McClory as part of U.S. military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines of D Company, 3rd Marine Division, sweep through a Vietnamese village in January 1966. This photograph, taken during the Vietnam War, shows American military activities in the region. The image captures the patrols conducted by the Marines as part of their defense operations against enemy forces.

Lance Corporal Louis Cornell, from the 3rd Military Police Battalion, is seen here with his dog, King, on patrol in the Charlie Ridge Area, located 17 miles southwest of Da Nang during April 15, 1970. This photo was taken by Sgt. H. Berkowitz and is part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A CH-53 helicopter lands supplies atop FSB Razor as part of Operation Dewey Canyon in Vietnam. This photograph, taken on January 22, 1969, captures the 3rd Marine Division receiving supplies from the helicopter for the 9th Marines and 12th Marines. Photo credit: C. Sickler, Department of Defense. A393044.

A Marine holds an aiming stake to help lay his gun during Operation Pitt, approximately 12 miles north of Danang. The photo was taken on December 5, 1967, as part of the activities of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. This image showcases a soldier's use of instruments and their precision in military operations.

"Air strikes conducted by F-4B aircraft during Operation New York in Vietnam, 1966. Captured in this photograph by Sgt. G. Joans, these strikes were carried out by the 3rd Marine Division. This specific image was assigned the identification number 15-264-66 and is part of the Harte Corps archives (photo number 4186940 127 GVB-37)."

Lance Corporal Json Rawding from Reading, Massachusetts, assumes a seated position during Operation Double Eagle, a combat mission conducted by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam on January 28, 1966. This photograph, captured by K. Henderson and classified as Defense Department Photo A186584, showcases the intensity of the military activities during the Vietnam War.

A radio man from CAP E-2 in the Hoa Hiep area reports the discovery of an unexploded illumination flare during a MEDCAP patrol on September 30, 1967. The flare was left over from the previous night's action. This photo was taken by SSgt T.H. Bland, Jr. from the Defense Department.

"In this photograph taken on April 15, 1966 in the village of Binanan, Lance Corporal John H. Rogers is seen maintaining his position during a sweep in Vietnam. The image shows bags of rice that were discovered and bagged by Rogers before being heli-lifted out. Photo by PFC Mince Moyer, Defense Dept."

A cluster of 500-pound bombs can be seen exploding on enemy positions 17 miles south of Dalang on September 24, 1967. This devastating explosion was delivered by an A-6A4 Intruder aircraft from Marine A11 Weather Attack Squadron-533 in a single pass. The photo was taken by a Marine Observation Squadron-6 U-1E helicopter from Marine Corps Air Facility, Ky Ha, and the Marine Aircraft Group-12 Intruder is based at Marine Corps Air Station in Chn Led. This image is a Department of Defense photo taken by SSgt Gary, documented with the reference number A421868 127 GVB-202.

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment are seen evacuating a wounded comrade in Vietnam on November 21, 1966. The soldier had accidentally stepped on a mine near the demilitarized zone. This image captures a moment from Operation Prairie, assisted by a helicopter, where medical personnel tend to the injured soldier.

Aerial view of Hill 225, where the big guns and 81mm mortars, manned by 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, lay down deadly fields of fire on the Viet Cong guerrillas at Phu Bai, South Vietnam. Photograph taken on November 17, 1965 by Sgt. Reid. Image number A186176 from the Defense Department's archives.

Marines from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, rest after engaging in a firefight with the Viet Cong during Operation HARVEST MOON on December 12, 1965 in Vietnam. This photo captured a brief moment of respite during intense combat activities.

American soldiers communicating during a military operation in Vietnam. This image showcases soldiers using radio equipment to maintain communication with their unit. This was an essential aspect of warfare during the Vietnam War.

Marines of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, check vehicles on Highway One, 12 miles south of the Danang airstrip, on a search and clear mission for arms, ammunition, and I. D. cards. This photograph shows the security efforts and presence of military police during the Vietnam War in 1965.

Marines from C Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, are seen scaling a rough and steep cliff during Operation Virginia in Vietnam in 1966. This photograph was taken by LCpl. M. Pinnell and is a Defense Department photo from the Marine Corps.

Lieutenant Commander Paul J. Antos, a Catholic priest from Albany, New York, holds a Catholic Mass for U.S. Marines from the Second Battalion, Fourth Regiment in their Command Post group along the Qua Viet river in South Vietnam. This photograph captures a moment of religious worship during the Vietnam War.

US Marines from the 1st Marine Division accompany captured gear, including food, flags, and supplies, during Operation Nevada on April 13, 1966. The gear was found in the village of Han Hoa by Marines from Company "G," 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. Photo taken by PFC MIN CE MOYER. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A369515

An aerial view of the village of An Hoa taken on June 30, 1966 during the Vietnam war. The image shows the village well and its proximity to the village area. The photograph was taken by Gilles and is part of the 3rdMarDiv Vietnam collection. This image is sourced from Defense Department Photography, courtesy of Marie Cores.

Soldiers from the 3d Marine Division Band led by Sgt. Catarman "Zittle Jos of Locan village, Vietnam, perform a concert for the villagers during their tour on May 10, 1967. This photograph was captured by Sgt. Charene Cores from the Defense Department. (Photograph ID: GVB-373 SD-1-739-67)

Lance Corporal William K. Thompson, 18, from Clarksburg, West Virginia, is seen filming the construction progress of the Thanh Quit Bridge during the Vietnam War. The photograph was captured by Combat Photographer Cpl G. J. Vojack on January 5, 1970, as part of the activities of the 1st Marine Division.

Medical evacuation of civilians by 1st Platoon, B Company, during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on September 13, 1969, by LCpl John Gentry, serving in the 1st Marine Division. The Defense Department captured the image, which shows the platoon providing necessary medical assistance to civilians in need.

LCpl. Learoy Duplessis of C Co. 1/9, fires his M-14 with Bipod during a firefight with an unknown enemy during Operation Chinook II near AP Trung Kieu Village, R.V.N. The photograph was taken on February 21, 1967, by LCpl.R.L.Cols. This image is part of the Defense Department's photographic records from the Vietnam War.

Marine Sergeant Steve Hancock demonstrates the use of a rocket-propelled missile known as the "LAW" (Light Assault Weapon) during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken on August 6, 1969, near Phu Giang, Vietnam. It is a 35mm negative, photographed by Sgt Dave Mendella, and is a defense department photo from the Marine Corps.

A Marine guards a road and railroad tracks near Danang, Vietnam in July 1965. A popular forces truck from Vietnam passes through a road block manned by US Marines in a jeep. Marines from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines are in control of the point.

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines are assisted by Vietnamese fishermen from the village of Vinh Giang in crossing a water body during Operation BLUE MARLIH on November 10, 1965. This cooperative effort aids the military patrols in their mission. Defense Department Photo, taken by SSgt. Brown.

Marines of "A" Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, move through a landing zone on the third day of Operation Virginia. The photo was taken by LCpl Mont Finnell, Jr., and is part of a collection documenting American military activities in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

A North Vietnamese Army prisoner awaits transport via helicopter during the Vietnam War. This photograph captures a moment during a military operation on September 5, 1967. The image is taken by Sgt J. Ryan, a military photographer, and is part of the official Defense Department archive.

Members of D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, guard captured Viet Cong prisoners in caves near An Hai. The prisoners were apprehended during military activities conducted by the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on April 15, 1966. The photograph was taken by Pfc. Russell.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, approach North Vietnamese Army foxholes during Operation Prairie I on September 18, 1966. They are en route to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines' location. This photograph was taken by Corporal Namory and is part of the American military activities documented during the Vietnam War.

Soldiers at the Mine Warfare School in Vietnam examine a Viet Cong booby trap captured during the war. The trap is being used as a teaching aid in the 3rd Engineer Battalion school, demonstrating the dangers and tactics employed by the enemy. This photo was taken in 1966 by LCpl. Armstrong.

"An American Marine in Vietnam stands ready as an aerial bombardment targets a Viet Cong village. This photograph from August 15, 1966 shows the point man of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment as he waits for the explosions and fires to subside. DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369411 2W."

Soldiers using a water pump to supply and purify water in Vietnam, June 26, 1966. This photo captures the crucial role of water purification plants and field resupply efforts during the war. Photo taken by Pfc. Minecemoyer of the Marine Corps. (Source: DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORES) 4369371)

American soldiers working on communications equipment in Danang, Vietnam on March 20, 1965. Photo taken by Sgt. Batchelor of the Headquarters, 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. This photograph is a Defense Department photo captured during the Vietnam War.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines navigate through a rice paddy during Operation Stomp in South Vietnam in 1965. The terrain is muddy and filled with water, challenging the troops as they traverse the area. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department during the Vietnam War.

Marines of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marines crossing a bamboo bridge in Vietnam on November 24, 1968. This image shows the military activities of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The photograph was taken by Cpl J. D. Gallo and is a 35mm negative. The bridge appears to be strategically important for transportation purposes.

A ground unit in Vietnam uses smoke markers to indicate the landing spot for an air delivery of supplies and troops. This image, captured during the Vietnam War, showcases the collaboration between ground forces and aerial support. The photo is from the Defense Department, Marine Corps.

A machine gunner of "B" Company, 1st Battalion, Twenty-sixth Marines, fires at enemy soldiers who have been forced out of their trenches by air strikes at Khe Sanh combat base on March 15, 1968. This photograph was taken by Moore and is part of the LII MAF Vietnam collection.

A CH-46 helicopter at Logistic Support Area, Nuf Dang, during Operation Deckhouse/DeSoto on February 27, 1967. The photo was taken by SSgt T. Bland, Jr. from the 9th MAB/SLF Vietnam. It was part of Task Force X-Ray. This image is from the Defense Department's archive of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A group of soldiers from "B" Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, are seen navigating through the dense jungles of the mountainous region north of the Rockpile during a patrol in 1969. This photograph was taken by Cpl Phillip J. Boehme and is part of the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines are seen eating rations and keeping warm after a rainy day of patrolling during Operation Pitt. The photograph was taken on December 5, 1967, approximately 12 miles north of DaNang in Vietnam. It is an official Defense Department photo taken by LCpl Brusch from the 1st Marine Division.

A Marine tank moves out of position during a mortar attack by the North Vietnamese Army while on Operation Thor-Phase II just south of the Demilitarized Zone, Vietnam. The photograph was taken on July 6, 1968, by McCullough. It is a negative with the label GVB-333 and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Marines in Vietnam move into a village area aboard amphibious tractors, observed by the local Vietnamese population. This photo was taken on May 19, 1966, in the An Hoe area by the Defense Department. The vehicles shown are Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVTs) or LVTPs, used for amphibious operations.

A fork lift loading supplies onto the LST Westchester County (1167) which served as an Interim Support Activity (ISA) in support of field troops. This photo was taken on February 6, 1967 in Vietnam by the Defense Department Photo, part of the Marine Corps.

Soldiers from H Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment venture through woodland, preparing to approach Bich Ham village during a search and destroy operation on March 31, 1966. The mission was conducted by the 3rdMarDiv in Vietnam. This photograph was taken by Sgt. J. Reid and is from the Defense Department's photographic collection.

A Marine in Dong Son village inspecting for Viet Cong traps or tunnels during the Vietnam War in August 1965.

Marines from "G" Co., 2/3 accompany a group of civilians in the village of Pho Man Thuong Ho to a central gathering point for interrogation by Vietnamese Civil Affairs Soldiers on May 25, 1965. Photographed by GySgh. Ayers. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A184360 127 GVB-85.

Soldiers with the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, taken on July 29, 1967, are seen using various equipment for military activities. This includes photographic gear, construction tools, and personal protective gear. The image shows their preparation at the Han Tank Dam, captured by a Defense Department photographer.

Marines from 1/7 descending a mountain in Happy Valley during Operation Yazoo on September 8, 1967. The operation occurred 15 miles west of Dallang in Vietnam and saw participation from the Marine Corps. This photograph was taken by Private D.J. Brusch. (Photograph code: 96 2-248-67 LetMarDiv Vietnam 8Sep67)

US Navy Hospital in Danang, Vietnam, April 7, 1965. The photo shows the field mess galley of C Company, 3rd Medical Battalion of the Medical Battalion. The image was taken by GySgt. Hallahan of the 3rdMarDiv. (intended to write a 50 words caption, this text can be used by the text writer into 50 words with some cutting sentences without losing the message.)

"First Lieutenant James R. Les from Marine Air Support Squadron-3 joins a Vietnamese boy from Sam Hai village to fish near Chu Lai Marine Air Base on November 10, 1967. This image reflects the camaraderie between American military personnel and local Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War."

Members of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on May 12, 1967, are pictured carrying a 106-mm recoilless rifle, which they plan to position for enhanced fire support during Operation Beaver Cage. The photo, taken by Cpl G.N. Bradford, shows the soldiers working together to transport their crew weapon to a more strategic location.

Marines from Gulf Company, 2/5, attack an enemy machine gun position on Go Noi Island during Operation Allan Brooke on May 7, 1968. The company was heading to assist a patrol when ambushed by the enemy. This photograph is credited to Mr. R. J. DelVecchio and is an official U.S. Marine Corps photo, identified as USMC #A708090 127. GVB-88.

"Marines from the 3rd Marine Division demonstrate demolition disposal skills during Operation County Fair in Vietnam. In this photograph taken on June 10, 1966, the 1st Platoon, Company A, 7th Engineer Battalion, sets off a shape charge on a suspected Viet Cong bunker. Image by LCpl. Finnell, DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A187282 SUB."

Marines of the 3rd Platoon and Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, are seen moving across a rice paddy during a fire fight in Vietnam. The photo was taken on January 2, 1966 by K. R. Henderson and is labeled as A186373 by the Defense Department.

Marines led by Lt. Jenkins from H Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, carry out a combat patrol on July 21, 1965, in Chu Lai, Vietnam. Their objective is to locate and eliminate Viet Cong forces, their bases, and resources near Hill 410. This photograph captures the Marines advancing along a rice paddy trail, located half a mile northwest of CATFISH III Area.

Members of the 2nd Platoon, "C" Company, 3rd Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, are seen assisting a wounded member from "C" Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, up a steel girder. They are preparing to transport him to the En. aid station of 3rd Engineer Battalion, 7th Marines, after he was injured while searching for a mine at a bridge in Duc Fho, Vietnam. The incident occurred on January 31, 1967.

General Wallace M. Greene, Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits F Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines' perimeter on January 7, 1966. The photo was taken by H. C. WOLFORD Jr. during the Vietnam War.

American Marines of "g" Co., 2/3 wait in a field while "p" Co., 2/3 clears a village across a river from them on May 25, 1965. The Marines carry extra ammunition and supplies necessary for extended operations. This photograph captures a moment of combat during the Vietnam War.

Men of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, move forward with tank support on a clear and search mission 8 miles south of the Danang air base. Tank and infantry units have played an essential role in conducting numerous successful search and clear missions in the Vietnam sector. August 3, 1965. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A185768 127 GVB-330.

Marines of "G" Company, Second Battalion, First Regiment are seen moving down a road during Operation Shelby, which occurred on September 29, 1967, approximately 25 miles south of Da Nang. The operation aimed to search for North Vietnamese Army forces. The photograph was taken by Colonel M.J. Coates, a photographer for the Defense Department.

Private First Class Ronald B. Scola and Private First Class Frank Stoppiollo from New Jersey stand guard around the battalion camp near Landing Zone Chopper. Both Marines are part of the 2nd Platoon, "A" Company, 1st Battalion, Ninth Marines. This photo was taken on January 3, 1969, and is from a collection capturing American military activities during the Vietnam War. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps).

Marines from 2/3 Marines conducting a house-to-house search in the village of Ham Yen during the Vietnam War. The operation was carried out in May 1965 by "P" Company and "G" Company of the 2/3 Marines, with support from "B" Company of the 1st TracBn. Defense Dept. photo by SSgt. AJ.S. Brown.

Marines from the 1st Marine Division discover mud ramps with 140mm rockets during a search of a rocket site eight miles southwest of Danang on November 17, 1968. The photo, taken by GySgt Krueger, shows the rockets in position as evidence of combat activities during the Vietnam War.

An A-4 Skyhawk aircraft takes off from Chu Lai Airfield in Vietnam on November 1, 1966. The aircraft utilizes the 4,500 pounds of thrust generated by two JATO (Jet-Assisted Take-Off) bottles. This photograph was taken by photographer Wilson for the Defense Department.

Lance Corporal R. C. Cullars of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam is seen eating a king-size "C" ration of fruit cocktail. The photograph was taken by LCpl Brusch. Cullars, who hails from Goodwater, Alabama, serves as an 81MM Mortarman in the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines. (Defense Department Photo)

Marine Corps First Lieutenant James Luker, Jr., stationed near LZ Cates during Operation Scotland near Khe Sanh, fills his canteen with water from a stream using an empty can as part of water resupply and purification activities on July 10, 1968.

"UH-34D helicopters from Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 161 lifting off with Marine infantry men of "F" Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines aboard for a sweep and clear operation in Cu Mong, Qui Nhon sector of Vietnam. Photo taken on July 20, 1965 during Vietnam War."

Lieutenant General V. H. Krulak addresses Marines during the dedication of Camp Hochmouth in South Vietnam on April 4, 1968. Lieutenant General Lan of South Vietnam, Marine Lieutenant General R. B. Cushman, and Army Lieutenant General Rossow were also present at the ceremony.

Title: Marines Conduct Village Search for Viet Cong during Vietnam War, December 22, 1966 Caption: Karines of 3rd Battalion, Seventh Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division search a village for Viet Cong during a multi-company search and destroy mission. The photograph was taken on December 22, 1966, approximately 25 miles southwest of De Kang.

Marines from Hotel Company, Second Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division are shown pursuing enemy soldiers during a intense two-day battle known as "Arizona Territory", 17 miles southwest of Da Nang, Vietnam in 1969. The Marines, supported by airstrikes and artillery, killed 219 enemy soldiers with minimal casualties.

Marines from 2nd Platoon, "3" Company, a faction of the 3rd Marine Division, engaging in evacuations of local civilians from a village located twenty miles northwest of Danang Air Base in Deneng, Vietnam on June 19, 1965. This photograph was taken by LCpl L. D. Hartaock and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

A photograph taken on August 25, 1967, shows the aftermath of an explosion at the FISG "A" FLC emmo dump in Phu Bad, Vietnam. The explosion was caused by burning grass. The image depicts the damaged area, which resulted from the detonation of explosives. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department.

Sergeant Dan Kelley, a military and civic affairs advisor with the Sru for 18 months, creates excitement among the Brr children in Cua Valley as he speaks their native language. This image showcases the interaction between the American military and Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War.

Fire destroys bunkers during the dismantling of Fire Support Base Rider in Vietnam, February 18, 1971. This photograph captures the explosive and fiery nature of military activities during the Vietnam War. Taken by Sgt C.E. Kissmann, the image shows the aftermath of the base shut down. (Caption: DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) mis A373822 127 GVB-202)

US Marines from the Americal Division investigate a cache of captured weapons south of Da Nang in Vietnam on April 5, 1968. The photo, taken by photographer LeBlane, is an evidence of military activities at the time.

Marines from the 1st Marine Division disembark from UH-34 helicopters at a landing zone in Vietnam on August 8, 1966. The photograph, taken by Pfc. Mincemoyer, shows the deployment of 10 Marines from 127 GV3-222, during the Vietnam War.

A German Shepherd scout dog guards weapons and ammunition found by the troops of Echo Second Battalion, Seventh Marines during Operation Oklahoma Hills in Vietnam. The photograph was taken on April 15, 1969 by Cpl G.W. Wright. It is an official Defense Department photo, identified as A371935 127 GVB -45.

LT Gen. Henry W. Buse Jr. presenting the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the 13th Marine Regiment during an awards ceremony on January 7, 1970. The ceremony took place 7 miles northwest of Da Nang, Vietnam. The photo was taken by Cpl Mark Montalvo and is part of the Department of Defense collection.

A U.S. Marine transports supplies and troops during an air delivery operation in Vietnam. The photo was taken on August 17, 1964, by SSgt. Behrends. It shows the 1st Wing in Vietnam, part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War. This image is an official Defense Department photograph.

Arial view of the Third Motor Transport area in Vietnam on September 14, 1967. The photo, taken by SSgt Shaw, shows the area from a height of 1,300 feet, looking north. This is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps), with negative number A801083 and caption number 127.

Aerial view of Hill 425 after being cleared. The photo was taken on March 15, 1971, by C.E. Kissmann, a photographer for the Defense Department (Marine Corps). The hill was razed during a military operation in Vietnam by the 1st Marine Division. Negatives: 244.

Marine Corps personnel move uphill along a stream bed during Operation Union II on June 1, 1967. The operation took place 15 miles Northwest of Tam Ky, Vietnam, and aimed to locate Viet Cong forces. This photograph, taken by LCpl M.J. Smedley, provides a clear view of the soldiers on their mission.

Explosion after Marines throw charges into a Viet Cong cave during a patrol in Chu Lai. The photograph captures the intense fires and explosions that followed. Taken on July 13, 1965, by Gorak, an official photographer with the Defense Department. This image belongs to the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A tank from the 3rd Tank Battalion being transported by an LCM at the Dong Ha River ramp in Dong Ha, Vietnam, on June 24, 1967. This photograph, taken by GSgt B.L. Owens, is a documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War. (Defense Dept. Photo, Marine Corps, Mis A193808)

Soldiers from "C" Company, 11th Engineer Battalion of the 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam, detonate explosives to clear trees in the jungle during Operation Cumberland on July 10, 1967. The photograph, taken by MSgt Austin, shows a controlled explosion carried out as part of military operations.

A 175mm Self-Propelled Gun and Gun Crew from the 5/3rd MarDiv in Vietnam, 1967. The photo captures a moment depicting American military activities during the Vietnam war. It shows the crew and their artillery equipment in action. This image is sourced from the Defense Department.

General view of the housing project in An Hoa, Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. The photograph was taken on June 30, 1966, by Gilles, a photographer for the Defense Department. The image shows the living conditions and structures in the area occupied by the 3rd Marine Division.

In this image captured on September 25, 1965, in the Tan Hanh complex, an elderly villager is seen reading one of two Vietnamese language pamphlets that were placed in his thatched hut the previous night by the "Phantom Pamphlet Raiders" of Company 3, 9th Marines. The patrol, led by Corporal H. D. Barnard from Bettendorf, Iowa, conducted this mission to counter Viet Cong claims of Marine fear at night. Company commander, Captain C. D. Dean from Little Rock, Arkansas, is seen smiling while reviewing the results.

Aerial view of the Marino Complex at An Hoa on January 27, 1969. This complex serves as the headquarters for Task Force Yankee and the 5th Marine Regiment during the Vietnam War. The photograph was taken by GySgt Krueger from the Defense Department (Marine Corps).

Crashed CH-53 helicopter at Khe Sanh after taking a direct mortar hit. Photo taken on February 22, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The helicopter is heavily damaged. This photograph was captured by Sergeant J.S. Ryan of the 3rd Marine Division. Image sourced from the Defense Department.

Military officials including Lieutenant Colonel Chaffee, Lieutenant Earnest Brown, Major General Ormond R. Simpson, and Lieutenant General Herman Nickerson Jr. are seen viewing displays during their visit to the 1st HarDiv Vietnam on May 25, 1969. This photograph was taken by Sgt J. K Mallins and is part of the Defense Department collection.

A photograph taken from the command bunker atop Hill 881 showcasing combat activities during the Vietnam War. The image, taken on April 2, 1968, captures the intense colors of the battlefield as seen by Marine Corps photographers. It is part of a series documenting military activities during that time. The photograph is labeled with relevant details and assigned a reference number within the Defense Department's archive.

Marines from I Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment attend religious services near the Rock Pile in Vietnam during November 1966. This photo, taken by K. B. McVeigh, shows the men participating in religious activities. The image is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

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