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Vietnam War Photo Archives

Historical images depicting U.S. Marines and Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War, capturing moments of conflict and daily life.

Sgt. Major Gentry and Major General Simpson pin the star of a Brigadier General on C. S. Robertson during a ceremony in Vietnam on August 15, 1969. The event was attended by Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.

An Army crew fires a "TWIN 40" artillery in support of Marine operations near the Khe Sanh Marine combat base in 1967. The photograph was taken by SSgt G.R. Smith and is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Marines at Dong Ha ISA landing zone, February 22, 1968, waiting for evacuation via helicopters amidst incoming fire. The image shows the tense combat situation faced by American military personnel during the Vietnam War. Photograph captured by Sgt J.S.Ryan, authorized by the Defense Department. Sgt J.S.Ryan was part of the 3rd Marine Division stationed in Vietnam at that time.

A combat photographer corporal, J.F. McCullough from the Marine Corps, films the reaction of Vietnamese children during a civic action program near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Vietnam. This image was taken on September 25, 1968, by Larry Burrows, a renowned photographer for Time/Life magazine.

An executive officer of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment calls for a medical evacuation of a radio operator who was seriously injured during a brief firefight in Vietnam on June 1, 1966. The photo was taken by Cpl. Gaspard and is part of the Defense Department's archives.

First Amtrack "A" Co. of the 3rd Marine Division moves along a South China Sea beach on a search and destroy mission north of Jua Viet river. The photograph was taken on September 16, 1967, by photographer L.P. Brown and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Members of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam on January 9, 1968, conducting reconnaissance after a patrol known as Tarzan was overrun by Viet Cong. The photograph depicts Hill 204, where military equipment, including guns and ammo, were abandoned. A captured Viet Cong radio can be seen in the image. The photo, taken by LCpl G.H. Retan, is part of the Defense Department's Marine Corps archive.

"Private First Class Evan J. Robertson, a Marine of the 9th MEB, is seen in Danang, Vietnam on April 23, 1965. He is stationed at an out-post position and posing as an automatic rifleman for the Defense Department's photograph. Photo by Sgt. R.R. Reynolds, 3rdMarDiv."

Major General R. B. Davis speaks with the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines on Mutters Ridge during the Vietnam War on December 13, 1968. Colonel Sextant, the Regimental Commanding Officer of the 4th Marines, is also present. This photograph was taken by G. K. Maddeaux, an official photographer for the Defense Department.

U.S. Marines load Viet Cong prisoners onto a helicopter for evacuation during Vietnam War. The photograph is from 1966 and showcases the military activities of the Third Marine Division. This image is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) and is marked A801302, printed in reverse.

"Marines from "L" Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, providing cover fire during a Sparrow Hawk mission in Gia Do Village, Vietnam. The photo captures the moment as they engage enemy fire from houses in the village. Image taken on March 17, 1967, by Sgt. Weiner."

Marines being trained in long-range marksmanship by Gunnery Sergeant James A. Vance (left), an instructor at the 3rd Marine Division Sniper School in Quang Tri, Vietnam. This image was taken on July 28, 1969, and is a 35mm negative. Caption Information: Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale participate in ceremonies in 1969. Army Major Raymond A. Strawser reenlists his brother, Marine Staff Sergeant Robert Strawser, during their three-day reunion in Da Nang. The brothers are from Quarryville, PA.

Marines of 3/5, part of the 1st Marine Division, navigate dense jungle and thick elephant grass during Operation Union II on June 1, 1967. The operation, taking place 15 miles northwest of Tan Ky in South Vietnam, aimed to locate and engage Viet Cong (VC) forces. This Defense Department photograph features the challenging terrain faced by American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Marine LCpl. Bob Killen aims a .50 caliber machine gun at a suspected Viet Cong during Operation DeSoto. The photo was taken on February 25, 1967, by Cpl. K.K. McIntosh. Killen was a part of Co. M, 3rd Ba. 7th Marine Regiment, operating within the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam.

Marines from Company "G" of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, are shown here in an amphibious tractor during Operation Saline II in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam on March 12, 1968. This photograph depicts the landing of vehicles known as Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVTs) or Landing Vehicle Tracked Personnel (LVTP). DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) rfa A190919 127 GVB-342.

Caption: Church services held by chaplains on USS Lensvee APA-195 for Marines enroute to the 7 May landing at Chu Lai, South Vietnam. Services were led by storekeeper third class P. Gayle Crise of Bondurant, Iowa. Photograph taken in May 1965 by J. F. Falk (PH1) of the US Navy.

Marine Corps soldier Frank Hanezar, Jr. is seen in this photograph taken on August 28, 1968, during miscellaneous combat operations in Vietnam. Hanezar is armed with an M-16 rifle. The photograph is part of the Defense Department's collection, cataloged as 3D-6-238-68 3rdMarDiv Vietnam 28Aug68. Photo credit: Shearer. Identification number: 4192197.

In this December 1968 photo, U.S. Marines from "B" Company of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines Regiment are seen boarding a Marine CH-46 helicopter. They are embarking on an operation in the Scotland II Area, close to the Vandergrift Combat Base, as part of the 3rd Marine Division.

Marines from "A" Company, First Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, conduct a fire mission using a 105mm howitzer at their encampment in the C-2 area, located 3,000 meters south of the DMZ. The photograph was taken on January 5, 1968, by photographer W.D. Robinson, and is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Vietnamese artillery battalion conducting practice rounds with 75mm howitzers during the Vietnam War. The gun in the foreground is seen in the recoiled position. This photograph showcases the military activities of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT PHOTO (MARTRE CORPS) A183655 127 GVB-53.

"Ch-46 Sea Knight helicopter (number 218) of the 3dMarDiv in Vietnam, August 14th, 1968. The helicopter, assigned to Karine Medium Helicopter Squadron: 265, lands in a dusty landing zone during a Special Landing Force operation in Quang Bam Province, about 20 miles south of Da Nang. Photo taken by Cpl. Wayne Schwendner."

"A young villager is captivated by Staff Sergeant Robert L. White's camera during a medical-civil affairs visit to Xuan Trung Hamlet near Chulei, taken by combat photographer Cpl. Gaspard in May 26, 1966. Sergeant White, hailing from Oceanside, Calif., is a photographer with the 1st Marine Division."

Admiral John S. McCain, Jr., Commander in Chief, Pacific Forces (left) and Major General Edvin B. Wheeler posing in front of the 1st Marine Division sign upon Admiral's arrival on December 24th, 1969. This image was taken by Cpl P. J. LaBrecque and is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War."

U.S. Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment are seen scrambling from a CH-46 helicopter during a military operation south of Camp Carrol in Vietnam. The photograph, taken in December 1968 by Sgt M. Padilla, captures the intense and active nature of American military activities in the Vietnam War.

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment engage in artillery fire using a 155mm Howitzer during Operation Taylor Common in An Hoa, Vietnam on January 5, 1969. The operation took place approximately 23 miles southwest of Danang and involved Task Force Yankee. This photograph was taken by LCpl G. Wright.

"Officers and officials attending a meeting during the Vietnam War. Pictured individuals include Lyndon Johnson, Col P X Kelley, Lieutenant General Lewis W. Walt, General Westmoreland, Brigadier General English, Lieutenant Colonel Van D. Ball, and Captain J. P. Trehy. Photograph taken on July 30, 1966, at the 3rdMar Div Vietnam base. Source: Defense Department."

Marine of Alfa Company, 1/1 takes cover after being fired upon by a small arms sniper in Vietnam on July 8, 1967. The marine remains partially concealed until the enemy is located in the tree line. This photograph was taken by LCpl. Wilson and is part of the Defense Department's collection during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant General Nickerson engages in discussion with a reconnaissance officer from the First Marine Division during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken by the Defense Department, captures a moment of communication and collaboration within the military.

Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines are shown conducting Operation Early on March 25, 1967, in Vietnam. They can be seen sweeping through rice paddies in combat, capturing the intense nature of the operation. This photograph is an official Defense Department image taken by LCpl Lowes.

"Memorial service held in Vietnam on September 27, 1969. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale were in attendance. LCpl John Gentry captured the emotional moment as fallen comrades were honored with a rifle salute. Image: Defense Department, Marine Corps."

Soldiers from the US Navy Leathernecks of Regimental Landing Team-i (RLT-4), part of the 3rd MarDiv, are seen playing cards on Commander Amphibious Squadron-One ships en route to South Vietnam on May 7, 1965. This image captures the downtime and camaraderie among troops during their sea journey.

Warrant Officer Penn, Commanding Officer of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, pulls the pin on C-4 to destroy a booby trap at Ba Ron Rivers in Vietnam. This image was taken on December 23, 1970, during the Vietnam War. It shows a demolition disposal operation carried out by the U.S. military.

Corporal Manuel Lopez, Squad Leader of "E" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, is seen in conversation with Private First Class Ranmyz of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) during a Reconnaissance patrol. Vietnamese soldiers were accompanying Marine patrols during this time in Vietnam. (US Department of Defense photograph, April 26, 1965)

Top military officials visit a village in South Vietnam, August 1965. Pictured are Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, Vice President Richard Nixon, and evangelist Billy Graham. The photo captures Admiral Sharp and General Walt leaving the house of the village chief in Is My, a village protected by the US Marines near Danang.

Lance Corporal W.B. McDonald of the 1st Marine Division is interviewed by a reporter from CBC News, with iconic journalist Walter Cronkite also present. The photograph, taken on August 11, 1966, captures the active involvement of reporters and correspondents in covering American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Gen Leonard F. Chapman, Commandant of the Marine Corps, visiting Baldy Combat Base in Vietnam on January 16, 1971. In the photo, he is seen shaking hands with Captain Robert O. Tillay at the Command Bunker. The image was taken by a Defense Department photographer and is part of the American Military Activities during the Vietnam War.

A Marine of "D" Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marines in Vietnam on February 23, 1968, maneuvers past the exhaust of a tank. This photograph depicts a scene from the war, showcasing the activities of American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Colonel G. S. Codispotti, commanding officer of 7th Marines, poses with awardees after a medal presentation ceremony on January 20, 1970. The awardees are Second Lieutenant Richard L. Russell, who received the Silver Star Medal, Second Lieutenant Robert W. Oiscleski, who received the Purple Heart Medal, Corporal Donald A. Foster, and Pfc Hoye Campbell. The photograph was taken by Pfc J. E. Threewits. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A372567 mis 127 GVB-80 29.

Smoke from a fire caused by a round from a LAW can be seen rising around a NVA position during Operation PRAIRIE II. Marines from Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines were ambushed by NVA's while on a search and clear mission north of Cam Lo. Photo taken on March 2, 1967. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) BD-5-227-67 BrdMarDiv Vietnam Mar 67.

Marines conducting search and clear mission during Operation Deckhouse in Vietnam, February 1967. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department and belongs to the 9th MAB/SLF Vietnam. Labelled as 106 - Combat - Operation Deckhouse, it captures the intensity and dedication of the Marines in fulfilling their duty.

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines, Special Landing Force, waiting on a hill for a helicopter lift during operation Canton in 1968. The operation entailed sweeping the hills surrounding Landing Zone Cates, located in the mountains east of Khe Sanh. This photograph was taken by T. Bechtel, a Defense Department photographer.

Marines prepare to fire a 60mm mortar during Operation Badger Catch on February 11, 1968. The operation was carried out by the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment with support from the mortar team. This photo is credited to Cpl. Wolfe and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

"SFC D. Truelove, a team member of the Military Provincial Health Assistance Program, accompanies a Popular Forces Platoon in Vietnam on April 10, 1970. The photograph shows a patrolling activity approximately 17 miles Southeast of Danang. Caption source: Defense Dept. (Marine Corps). Photograph by Cpl Berkowitz."

August 23, 1966 - A photograph taken by R. Branham shows multiple culverts on the An Hoa Road in Vietnam. A Barine engineer is operating heavy equipment as part of the 3rd Engineer Battalion's road capping program. This image is evidence of construction activities carried out during the Vietnam War.

"Factual caption for the image: In this photograph taken on July 6, 1968, during the Vietnam War, Leathernecks of the Third Marine Regiment interrogate one of seven North Vietnamese (NVA) prisoners they apprehended near the demilitarized zone after a week long battle. Additionally, the Marines seized numerous individual and crew served weapons and reported 230 confirmed NVA casualties. The photo was captured by photographer McCullough and is a Defense Department photo from the Marine Corps archives (reference: mis A191644)."

Private First Class Robert A. Bradley carefully crossing a stream bed while on patrol with Company B. 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division near Landing Zone Baldy, 21 miles southeast of Danang. Photograph taken on May 22, 1970 by Cpl Rocky Pearson. (Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps)

"Medical personnel, Cpl. Domeracki and HMC Woodell, treat a baby with head sores during a MedCap program at Xuan Trung Hamlet, Republic of Vietnam, on May 26, 1966. This photo was taken by Cpl. Gaspard EM Dennis A. Domeracki and belongs to the Defense Department (Marine Corps). (126 words)"

Marines unloading long-range rations from a CH-53 helicopter during a combat sweep north of Phu Bai, Vietnam on March 27, 1968. The dry rations were a welcome sight for the men of "F" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment. Photo taken by Cpl D.I. Fisher.

US Marine soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines can be seen firing M-60 machine guns at Khe Sanh rifle range on the northern perimeter during the Vietnam War. The image captures the combat activities of the Marines as they engage in military operations. Photographed on December 16, 1967, this image is an official US Department of Defense photo taken by the Marine Corps.

Marines from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, prepare to advance towards enemy positions during sweep and clear operation LIEN KIT-4 near Chu Lai. This photograph was taken on July 28, 1965, by Photographer L. Choate and is from the American Military activities during the Vietnam War.

Colonel R. L. Nichols and Colonel G. S. Codispoti salute the colors during a ceremony on July 10, 1969, in Vietnam. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale were also in attendance. This photograph was taken by Sgt. John K. Mullins.

"A Viet Cong supply boat explodes during a search and destroy mission led by the 1st Mariv Vietnam on December 22, 1966. Corporal D. R. Wolf (Hencaba, Wis.) is seen kneeling in the foreground. The incident occurred 25 miles southwest of Ds lang. Photo taken by Cpl W.B. MocDonald."

Marine personnel assisting an injured comrade onto a UH-1E helicopter for a medical evacuation mission. The incident took place on December 6, 1967, during the Vietnam War. This photograph, negative number 44-67-10, was taken by Corporal M.R. Wolfe and is part of the IIIMAF Vietnam collection.

"LCpl. Richard B. Werner of Cyprus, Texas, operates a road grader while building a road through the village of An Tan in Vietnam. The photograph is taken on March 2, 1967, by Sgt. J.B. McKinley in the 2nd Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 9th Company, also known as "Delta" Co."

An A-4 Skyhawk aircraft from MAB-12, commanded by Colonel John D. Noble, makes the first landing on a new airstrip at Chu-Lai, South Vietnam on May 31, 1965. The aircraft is seen in the photograph, taken by Cpl. Gorak, from the Defense Department's Marine Corps.

"Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463 delivers supplies to a position at Con Thien on October 19, 1967. The CH-53A Sea Stallion helicopter, piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph L. Sadowski, carries ammunition, medical supplies, food, and other essential equipment to sustain the troops. Co-pilot First Lieutenant Bill W. Dests also onboard."

Marines from 2nd Fox Company, 7th Marines, conducting a search and clear operation 17 miles Southwest of Danang in Vietnam on May 5, 1970. This photograph shows American military activities during the Vietnam War.

British General Thomas Pearson visits the 1st Marine Division area in Vietnam on November 18, 1967. In the image, he is seen touring 1/7 while Lieutenant Colonel Davis W.F. walks behind him. The general inspects the weapons used by the Marines during his visit.

Sergeant Lee Abrams, age 25, of the First Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Military Police Battalion, distributes hygienic supplies to Vietnamese civilians in My Thi and My Da, in 1970. He is seen here demonstrating the proper brushing technique to young children, providing them with soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.

Unidentified Marines from "C" Co. 1st Bn. 5th Marine Regiment guard a VC sniper captured during a search and destroy mission near Trung Tin on December 26, 1966. Photograph taken by PFC F. 2. Speckels. Image number 181 1 3rdMarDiv 13-359x-66 Vietnam 25Dec66 DEFENSE DEFT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A188352 127 GVB-354.

Marines from the Eleventh Engineer Battalion showcase the importance of teamwork as they transport 12 x 12 lumber to build a bunker. This photograph was taken on November 20, 1967, during the Vietnam War.

Aerial view of the Khe Sanh Base, taken on September 12, 1967 by SSgt Thomas N. Bland Jr., a photographer from the Third Marine Division in Vietnam. The photo was authorized by the Defense Department and shows a clear view of the Khe Sanh Base.

Marines conducting Operation Sutter on December 8, 1966, in South Vietnam. Rice paddy in the image being crossed by Marines from the 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, D Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 3rd Marine Division (outfitted in stint East of Tan Ky.) while searching for a sniper. Photography by PFC. K. L. Hall Heines. Official government photo by the Marine Corps (SE Department). Identification number: A188307, GVB-758.

"Viet Cong attacks on the villages of Phanh Enn and Thanh Ky Xoen resulted in the destruction of over half the villages by fire and explosives. The villages, loyal to the Saigon Government, refused to support local Viet Cong activities. Around 150 civilian villagers, including women, children, and village elders, were killed in the attack. Two Viet Cong Sappers were killed defending against popular force troops."

Marines from "K" Company, 3rd Battalion, Third Marines, conducting a search and clear mission in Cam Lo Village during Operation Prairie III on March 18, 1967. This photograph captures the Marines crossing the Cam Lo river as part of their combat operations in Vietnam.

Marines from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, engage in a fierce firefight with the Viet Cong during Operation Utah on March 4, 1966, in Vietnam. The photo shows Marines firing M-14 and M-79 rounds at the enemy. The image was captured by Pfc. R. Branham and is a Defense Dept. photo from the NARIME Corps archive. A186812.

Members of the First Battalion, 9th Marines Regiment were honored by Vietnamese Army Officers with gifts before their departure to Okinawa on July 14, 1969. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale were also present at the ceremony.

Marine, Richard R. Thomas, directs the landing of a resupply helicopter at Con Thien, Vietnam in 1966. The location is approximately 8 miles south of the Demilitarized Zone and has since been turned over to the Vietnamese Marines by Third Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (HARINE CORPS) fhm A191084.

Lieutenant Colonel Morgentahler passes the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Delcuze during a ceremony in Vietnam in 1969. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale are also present. This photograph captures an official military event during the Vietnam War.

Caption: "US military personnel assess the damage caused by North Vietnamese rocket attacks on Dong Ha, Vietnam. The explosive ordnance demolitions' vehicle and living area suffered significant destruction during the September 4, 1967 attack captured in this photo from Camp Pendleton, California. Photo by Capt. M. Sweeney, Defense Department."

A forward observer watching for signs of enemy activity near the U.S. military combat base in Vietnam. Trenches belonging to the enemy are located only 100 meters away from the U.S. forces. Photo taken on March 15, 1968, by photographer Moore. Official Defense Department photograph (Marine Corps).

Lance Corporal Henry Riddle, a member of "B" Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, is seen operating a bulldozer at a bridge site on Highway 9, seven miles east of Khe Sanh, during Operation Pegasus on April 3, 1968. This photograph was taken by Sgt Leblanc and is a documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Photograph from January 13, 1967, showing Vietnamese casualties during the Vietnam War. The image captures a dead Viet Cong soldier who was killed while trying to infiltrate the 2nd Battalion of the Eleventh Marine Artillery Battery Command Post area. The soldiers in the photo can be seen examining the gear carried by the enemy. This Defense Department photo was taken by Sgt. Cooper.

Marine Corps Civil Affairs Officer, First Lieutenant Jeffrey Oster, keeps a watchful eye while traveling with the 3rd antracs on the CaDe Son River in Vietnam on June 19, 1965. This photograph was taken by 10th platoon Le De Hartsock and is part of the US Department of Defense's collection. The image shows a military patrol during the Vietnam War.

US Marines from the Second Battalion, Third Marines' Echo Company disembark from CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopters under enemy small arms fire to establish a perimeter during the start of Operation Lancaster II in Vietnam on July 17, 1968. The photograph was taken by SSgt. Reid for the Defense Department.

"Marines of H&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, conducting Operation Hastings, move through thick four feet high elephant grass, south of the demilitarized zone in Vietnam. The operation, captured on July 21, 1966, is one of the largest during the Vietnam War. Photo by LCpl. Ferriera, Defense Department."

Troops boarding Navy landing craft in the rain following an operation ashore in Northern I Corps during the Vietnam War. Photo taken on December 6, 1967. The image captures the bravery and determination of American military personnel during beachhead operations in Vietnam.

Dump trucks transport gravel to spots of road construction in Vietnam. The photograph, taken on April 12, 1970, shows the equipment (photographic, construction, personal) used by the 1st Marine Division. It is a 35mm negative identified as AND-1098-3-70, captured by Sgt J. Dole. The image is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps), bearing the code D373246.

"Honor Guard of the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions pass in review at Da Nang in a ceremony recognizing the arrival of the 1st Division in the Republic of Vietnam on March 29, 1966. The Marine Corps' III Marine Amphibious Force now has two infantry divisions and one aircraft wing deployed over the Da Nang, Chu Lai, and Phu Bai sectors."

Vietnamese workers at a retrograde facility in Vietnam load brass artillery cannisters onto a truck. The cannisters are being prepared for shipment back to the US where they will be re-worked and re-loaded. This photograph was taken by Sergeant Al Wiegand in 1970.

Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines join forces with tanks from the 3d Tank Battalion during Operation Hickory II on July 15, 1967, in Vietnam. This photograph captures the collaboration between infantry and armored units as they work together in combat. (Photographer: LCpl B.C. Torbush)

"Vietnamese student from the University of Hue presents flower lei to a Marine at a ceremony in 1966. The ceremony awarded 32 Marines the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for their heroic actions during Operation New York in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. Photo taken by LCpl. Mont Fennell."

"View of captured enemy weapons including rockets, taken on May 21, 1970, during the Vietnam War. The photograph shows rocket launch sites and suspected enemy positions. This image was captured by Lieutenant Colonel Shelley of the 1st Marine Division. Image courtesy of the Defense Department (Marine Corps)."

An Ontos of A Company, 1st Anti-Tank Battalion in Vietnam on May 28, 1968. The Ontos has its guns fully elevated to fire at a longer range during Operation Mobile in the Chu Lai area. The photograph was taken by Sgt D.R. Salva and is a Defense Department photo.

Lt Gen Lewis W Walt talking to Marines about their duties and expectations during the Vietnam War. Defense Department photo taken on June 10, 1965, in the 3rd Marine Division.

Lieutenant Colonel F.M. Boyd of the 1st MarDiv Vietnam presents "General Walt Scholarships" to students. The scholarships were recommended by Nguyen Tuan, the schoolmaster of the children's school. This image captures the American military's involvement in the lives of Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam war.

Troops from the 25th Marine Battalion disembark from a CH-46 Sea Knight transport helicopter, operated by Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-163, during a vertical assault in the Hoa valley west of Danlang, Vietnam on July 15, 1968. This operation aimed to remove enemy forces as the choppers flew the infantrymen to a landing zone covered in elephant grass. The image was captured by SSgt Jim Mims and is a 35mm negative. (DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO - MARINE CORPS)

Marine Corps Corporal Brian A. Weeks, from "B" Co., First Battalion, Third Marine Regiment, can be seen ordering a serving of Halayan satay during mealtime on September 28, 1967 in Vietnam. This photograph was taken by MySgt Frye and is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-4 Phantom flies low on a reconnaissance run before carrying out an air strike near the front line in Khe Sanh, Vietnam on March 15, 1968. This photograph captures military activities during the Vietnam War, with the intent of gathering intelligence and launching offensive actions against enemy forces.

Marines from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, boarding a Landing Craft Medium (LCM) for transportation to a safe area at the end of Operation Foster on November 30, 1967. Photo taken by Corporal G. Davenport, Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps), with the identification code A373085.

Tanks of 'A' Co., 3rd Tanks, 9th HEB, in Denang, South Vietnam, are seen lining up on May 1, 1965. The tanks are preparing to move out to a firing range for a firing exercise. This photograph was taken by SSgt. H.C. Batchelor and is part of the Defense Department's collection (Marine Corps).

Marine Corporal Carrol P. Scape, commander of Combined Action Company 32, is pictured talking with the village chief and elders in Hoa Phu, Vietnam, on August 24, 1966. They are discussing the possibility of obtaining a threshing machine for the upcoming rice harvest. CAC Marines frequently assist the village officials in addressing their local issues.

Woman tending to a garden in Xuyen Long, Vietnam. This photograph was taken on November 13, 1969 by Sgt. R.W. Nelson of the 1st MarDiv Vietnam. The image shows the woman working between rows of dwellings in the village.

Lieutenant General H. Nickerson, Commanding General of III MAF, General J. F. Collins, President of the American Red Cross, and Mr. Levis are being greeted aboard the Hospital Ship M.S. Helgoland by Chief Surgeon Maxheirich Schroer on January 26, 1970. This photograph captures an official meeting during the Vietnam War.

Caption: "Wounded Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, being evacuated by helicopter at Dong Ha on August 9, 1966, after receiving injuries in the Operation Hastings area. The Marines were supported by the 'Sparrow Hawk' unit of Operation Prairie, which successfully neutralized 37 enemy combatants."

Marines from the 2nd Platoon, "Y" Company, are shown moving across an open field towards a native village in the Hue Phu Bai district of Vietnam during a sweep and clear operation along the Nong River. This photograph was taken on July 27, 1965, by ICpl J. Hallas, belonging to the 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam.

Marines from the Second Battalion, Third Marine Regiment, are seen disembarking the USS Tripoli to board landing craft during Operation Fortress Sentry on September 21, 1967. The operation involved an amphibious landing south of the demilitarized zone to engage North Vietnamese Army forces. This photograph was taken by Corporal W.M. Forter and is from the Defense Department's Marine Corps photo collection (A189272).

Vietnamese Rangers quickly evacuate from a Sea Knight helicopter of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 during Operation Cochise, a search and destroy mission west of Tam Ky, Vietnam. The operation involved the combined efforts of U.S. and ARVH forces. The photo was taken on August 13, 1967, by Sgt 1.R.Jackson of the U.S. Defense Department.

UH-34 helicopters parked on the flight line of H-161 at Phu Bai, Republic of Vietnam during the summer of 1965. This image was taken by the Defense Department photographer (Marine Corps) and shows the military activities in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

"US Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, purchase goods from Vietnamese retailers during a market day in Danang, Vietnam. The photo, taken on August 1, 1965, shows servicemen buying produce and soft drinks approximately 10 miles northwest of the Danang Air Base. (Photograph by 8gt. Reynolds, US Marine Corps)

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