Operations in Vietnam War

Historical photographs of U.S. Marines conducting operations in Vietnam, including searches and military maneuvers.

A Marine from 1st Platoon, Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines crosses a two-bamboo bridge during a search and clear operation in the Hue Phu Bai district. The photograph was taken on July 27, 1965, by ICpl J. Hallas of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. This image is part of a series capturing American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from "D" Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, exiting a Vietnamese home after conducting a search for weapons, ammunition, and Viet Cong during search and clear operations near Chu Lai, Vietnam. The photograph was taken on July 28, 1965, and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

"Helicopters UH-34 dropping off waves of Republic of Vietnam soldiers near Quang Ngai. Two HM-261 helicopters assist in airlifting two Vietnamese battalions. July 12, 1965. Photo taken by Cpl Ricardo A. Lopez, United States Marines."

Members of "3" Company, 3rd Antracs loading personal gear of local civilians from Pho Nan Thoung village prior to the Marines from " Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines sweeping through the village. This image captures the people-to-people interactions between the American military and Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War.

Marine using a new mine detector to check a hole created by a 250-pound bomb in the area north of Chulai during Operation TOMA. This image captures mine sweepers and disposal activities conducted by the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam on April 9, 1966. DEFENSE DEPT PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369266 127 GVB-258.

Military personnel operating in the 2/9 COC Bunker utilize a nervous counter, as indicated on March 2, 1967 in Vietnam. Journal clerks are tasked with communicating and maintaining lines with units on the ground. This photo, taken by SSgt. H.A. Magnees, is part of the Defense Department collection (Marine Corps) and has ID number A188541 with the label 127 GVB-168.

A Marine from 1st Platoon, Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines crosses a two-bamboo bridge during a search and clear operation in the Hue Phu Bai district. The photograph was taken on July 27, 1965, by ICpl J. Hallas of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. This image is part of a series capturing American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from Lema Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, search tunnels and caves during Operation Mallard, January 12, 1966. The small-sized soldiers bravely navigate the underground structures in Vietnam, captured in this photograph taken by Sgt. J. Reid.

Marines from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, exiting a helicopter zone near a Viet Cong hamlet, An Cuong, during Operation Starlight. The photo captures a moment of combat on August 18, 1965, approximately 65 miles south of Danang Air Base. The soldiers were part of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam.

Marines and equipment disembark from an LVTP onto Red Beach in Danang during the Vietnam War. A mechanical mule is seen riding up the beach after leaving the LVTP. This photograph was taken on April 10, 1965 by GySgt. Hallahan. Image from the Devense Department.

Caption: "September 24, 1965 - Marines from Marine Observation Squadron (VO)-2 conduct aerial surveillance of the Marine enclave in Danang, Vietnam. This daily activity involves two Huey helicopters constantly patrolling the perimeter, searching for Viet Cong activity or possible enemy installations. Image captured by Sgt. McCullough, Defense Department photo (Marine Corps)."

Caption: A gunner from F Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines keeps a watchful eye out for Viet Cong across the river as Marines conduct a sweep. This photograph, taken on January 7, 1966, showcases the weapons used by US military during the Vietnam War.

Caption: Lance Corporal Wayne R. Zoellick (Roselle, I11.) keeps watch for potential snipers during Operation ALLECHENY, held approximately 20 miles southwest of Danang, Vietnam on August 23, 1966. Despite heavy air strikes by Marine jets and helicopters, the Viet Cong continue to engage the 3rd Marine Regiment's G Company, aiming to protect their training area.

A Marine demonstrates how the Viet Cong utilized tunnels in a village during the Vietnam War. This photograph, taken in August 1965, illustrates the military's efforts to understand and combat the enemy's hidden structures. Image provided by the Defense Department.

Aerial view of the stone crusher yard in An Hoa, Vietnam on June 26, 1966. Small stones are being used as beddings for the railroad and buildings. This photograph was captured by Gilles for the Defense Department during the Vietnam War.

A Marine from the 2nd Platoon during Operation Skull is shown checking a cave for possible Viet Cong presence. The photograph was taken on October 16, 1965, in the Thanh Troung area, located 10 miles west of Danang. (Photographer: Cpl. Dahl. Source: DEVERSE DEPT.PHOTO, MARIE CORPS, A185929 SER 127 GVB-359)

Marine Corps Sergeant directing Marines into position during Operation Georgia, May 4, 1966. The fires seen in the background were a result of artillery fire. This image captures the combat and miscellaneous operations carried out by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A187019 127 GVB-158.

US Marine Corps corpsmen from "L" Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Regiment are seen here preparing cards for an injured soldier during Operation DOUBLE EAGLE in January 1966. This photo captures the medical personnel attending to the wounded during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT PHOTO (MARINE COPPS) mlh A186741 127 GVB -251

Antrac tracks show extensive damage to fences and rice paddies in An Hoa area, Vietnam. This photograph, taken on the 30th of June, 1966, captures the aftermath of American military activities during the Vietnam War. Deployment of 3rd Marine Division resulted in widespread destruction.

Marine from Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, crossing a foot bridge near Chu Lai. The photo was taken on July 16, 1965 during the Vietnam War. It shows the left flank security at the CATFISH III area. This image highlights the military activities and infrastructure present during the war.

Actor Frank Sutton, known for his portrayal of Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter on the television show "Gomer Pyle, US," visits the Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in Vietnam on May 31, 1966. In this photo, he is seen speaking to men of Echo Company. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A187288 127.

A group of Marines from I Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, are seen crossing a rice paddy as they conduct a sweep of the Thanh Troung area, located 10 miles west of Danang. The photo was taken on October 16, 1965 during Operation Skull.

A load of supplies is seen being hauled externally under a Marine Medivac Helicopter Squadron 262 CM-46A Sea Knight/Height during a trip from Nui Deng to a waiting Navy landing ship. The load swings freely during the journey, which takes place approximately two miles offshore.

Members of a reconnaissance team, belonging to the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam, are seen moving into a village. The photograph was taken on May 1, 1970, by Corporal W. P. Barger. It is a part of the collection of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant M. D. Wyly and Major R. L. Pelichoff loading leaflets onto a U-10 aircraft during the Vietnam War on May 21, 1966. The aircraft was used for propaganda purposes as part of Psy-Ops operations. Photograph taken by PFC MINCS MOYER.

Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak listens to a briefing given by Brigadier General Bong Chool Lee, Commanding General, 2nd Korean Marine Brigade. The photo was taken on September 3, 1966, at Chu Lai, Vietnam. Lieutenant General Krulak was visiting the Korean unit during his visit to the area.

A soldier from A Company, 1st Engineer Battalion in Vietnam uses a new mine detector to check for explosives during Operation IOWA. This photograph captures the military activities of mine sweepers and disposal on April 9, 1966, carried out by the 1st Marine Division.

A Marine of I Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, retrieves suspected Viet Cong personnel during Operation Chinook in Co Bi Thanh Tan Province, Vietnam, on December 20, 1966. This photograph was taken by LCpl. Axelrod and is a part of the Defence Department's collection (HARINE CORPS) A188091.

An American Marine from the 3rd Marine Division receives medical attention for a shoulder wound inflicted by a Viet Cong sniper during the Vietnam War in 1965. The photograph was taken by the Defense Department and is identified as A185397.

US Marines from the 81mm Mortar Section of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, in Vietnam in 1968, are shown loading and unloading ammunition in preparation for operation Mead River. This image captures the busy activity of the soldiers as they handle ammunition supplies, located 13 miles south of DaNang.

"In this photograph taken on September 26, 1965, during the Vietnam War, Sergeant J. McCullough captures the scene of a medical evacuation. A wounded Marine is being transported to a field hospital by a Vietnamese VN-2-312-65 helicopter, as "Doc" Fred E. Davis assists in carrying him. Davis is one of several Navy corpsmen assigned to Marine helicopter squadrons."

A Marine from the last Battalion, 9th Marines, finds a Chinese Communist grenade during a patrol in Vietnam on July 8, 1966. The photograph, taken by Cpl. Armstrong of the 3rd Marine Division, captures the captured weapon. Labelled as DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORES) A187532 xwm.

Marines in Khe Sanh are on high alert at sunset, keeping an eye out for any signs of enemy movement. This photograph was taken on March 15, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The image is from the collection of American military activities during the conflict.

Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara is welcomed by Major General Lewis W. Walt upon arriving at Danang Air Base in August 1965. McNamara, along with Richard Nixon and Billy Graham, toured military units and port facilities of the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force during the Vietnam War. This photo was taken by J.F. Fraley and is part of the official Defense Department collection.

A group of suspected Viet Cong are captured by Marines during Operation Piranha. The photo was taken on September 7, 1965 by the Defense Department's Marine Corps. The suspects were found hiding in the rocks near the sea. Photo ID: A185313, 127 GVB-353.

Marines of "P Co., 2/3, leave AnTracs of "B" Co., 1st AmTrac Bn., which ferried them across the river near Nam Yen, Vietnam. Relevant details: Date - May 25, 1965; Division - 3rdMarDiv; Location - Vietnam; Photographer - SSgt. J.S. Brown. Official military photograph. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) reference number: A18/370 127 GVB-342.

Marines of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, provide hot food to Vietnamese children during a Civil Affairs action in the village of Thin Mc Trung. The photo, taken on July 17, 1966, shows the interaction between American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War.

Aerial photograph showing a jungle and clearing in Vietnam, where the 1st Battalion, 26th Marines operated during Phase II of Operation Deckhouse III. Taken on August 25, 1966 by Sergeant Cothran, this image was captured during the Vietnam War. Source: Department of Defense photo (Marine Corps).

Major General Lewis W. Walt inspects and meets the troops at the Regimental Landing Team-4 camp in Chu Lai, Vietnam, on May 10, 1965. This photograph captures military activities during the Vietnam War, with officers and officials like Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham present.

Private First Class Steve W. Jussip, a rifleman of Company "M", Third Battalion, Third Marines, is seen resting from the intense heat during a sweep in Leatherneck Square south of A-3. This photo was taken on June 28, 1968, and belongs to the US Defense Department's collection of Vietnam War photographs.

Marines from the 1st Platoon, K Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines crossing a small river during a search and destroy patrol approximately eight miles northwest of Tam Ky, South Vietnam. This photograph, taken on September 8, 1966, is part of Operation YAPA conducted by the 1st Marine Division.

22 September 1965: A Marine Corps A-4 Skyhawk jet is seen on the runway of an airstrip during Operation PIRANHA in Vietnam. The photograph, taken by the Defense Department, showcases the military activities of the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War. The image is labeled as A185337 with the written caption "22" and categorically indexed under 127-GVB.

A Marine from M Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, is assisted out of a stream while on a sweep and clear mission in the Hue-Phu Bai district along the Nong River. This photo was taken on July 27, 1965.

Marines of F Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment, during Operation Double Eagle, are seen in this photograph from January 28, 1966, destroying captured rice and salt taken from the Viet Cong. This image showcases the military efforts in handling captured supplies in the Vietnam War. Defense Department Photo, courtesy of the Marine Corps.

"Sgt. Hernden commands his sentry dog 'Rex' to attack during a practice session at the 1st Marine Provisional Dog Platoon site near Danang, Vietnam on September 4, 1965. Air Force TSgt. Sorrells plays the role of 'enemy' while Cpl. Kovac's dog 'Rip' waits for his turn. Photo taken by Sgt. Frailey."

Tanks from "C" Tanks of the 3rd Marine Division leave Con Thien on January 20, 1969, with members of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, on a Corridor. This photograph, taken by Patterson, is a Defense Department photo captured during the Vietnam War.

Caption: An aerial photograph taken on June 26, 1966, at An Hoa in Vietnam. The image shows the shop and warehouse area. A small generator is seen providing electricity for the complex, and it was planned to power the area from Hue to Qui Nong by 1970. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A18748.

Marines at the Dong Ha Air Base operate a radar site, essential for controlling air traffic over the demilitarized zone and North Vietnam during October 14, 1966. This photo captures the Marines' watchful supervision and constant monitoring of the radar system in Vietnam.

Marines from A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment charge towards a Viet Cong position during a search and destroy mission in Vietnam on November 16, 1966. Despite heavy enemy fire across rice paddies, the Marines bravely carried out their patrol duties. This photograph is credited to LCpl. Curry and was taken during a dangerous military operation.

Marines participate in "Operation Harvest Moon" near Chu Lai during the Vietnam War. Two Marines from H Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, stand guard while a Vietnamese woman carries a load of harvested rice along a narrow mountain path. The Marines were called upon by the villagers to provide protection from the Viet Cong, who had threatened to forcibly take the rice. The threat subsided during the four-day operation as the villagers were able to safely harvest their crops.

Vietnamese villagers of Loc An village gather to celebrate the rice harvest during Operation "Golden Fleece". The 3d MarDiv Band is seen performing in this image captured on May 10, 1967. The event aimed to promote positive relations between the American military and the local community.

US Marines and Vietnamese Popular Forces soldiers from the Joint Action Company on a river patrol. The photograph captures them rowing and maintaining a lookout for the Viet Cong on the Song Hong River during September 25, 1965. Defense Department photograph by Sergeant Reid.

A 6x6 vehicle, carrying Marines and equipment from the BLT-3/9 battalion, is seen leaving the beach and heading towards Denang airfield in South Vietnam on March 8, 1965. The BLT-3/9 battalion had been stationed in the South China Sea since January 10, 1965, until they were finally landed over Red Beach 2, Danang. This photograph was taken by GySgt. Hallahan and is part of the Defense Department's marine corps photo collection.

"Marine sentry from "C" Company, Military Police Battalion, guarding the new bridge in DaNang, Vietnam. The photo captures the vigilance and dedication of the military personnel in providing security during the war. Date: October 23, 1967. Photo by Ssgt T.N. Bland, Jr. Defense Dept. photo (Marine Corps) A189423."

Marine Lance Corporal Bobby Rose, a military policeman attached to Second Platoon, "Delta" Co., 1st Military Police Battalion, searches a haystack for hidden enemies during combined sweep operations near An Khe in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on August 19, 1970, by Sgt. Looss. Defense Dept. Photo (Marines Corps), pd A194245.

US Marine Sergeant Thomas Harris checks the identification papers of an elderly Vietnamese villager during the search and destroy mission known as Operation Georgia. This photograph was taken on May 12, 1966, during the Vietnam War. The image showcases the interaction between American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians during the conflict.

Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, setting up a security perimeter during OPERATION ROUGH RYDER in Vietnam, 1966. They dismount from convoy trucks to cool the radiators of the vehicles. The image captures miscellaneous military vehicles, including jeeps, "mules", trucks, and dune buggies. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A186977.

United States Marines engage in combat with the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. This image captures the intense action, as Marines fight against the enemy. It is a photo from 1965 taken during the 76th Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) conducted by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam.

Marines from Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, observe the village of Sa Lah in Due Pho, Vietnam, on February 3, 1967. They await the departure of Viet Cong forces following an air strike conducted by jets. The photo was taken by Sgt. Adin L. Couper.

American soldiers entertain the people of Dia Tu village in Vietnam with oriental music on January 29, 1967. After the performance, Vietnamese girls from the village danced for the soldiers. This photograph captures a scene of cultural exchange between American military personnel and Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War.

A Marine patrols captured a wounded Viet Cong soldier in South Vietnam during August 1969. The soldier awaited interrogation and was later transferred to a prisoner of war camp. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) and bears the identification code pd A374625.

Marine patrol members from the 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Marine Regiment guard two captured Viet Cong suspects during a search operation in Duyen Son (4), Vietnam. Corporal George T. Young leads the squad, while Private First Class Lloyd E. Gray stands as an automatic rifleman. Image taken on October 6, 1965.

"Chaplain Basson and Lieutenant Thenh Vien observe as an Echo Company soldier corrects a child's paper during the proceedings at Sacred Heart Orphanage in China Beach during September 1966. The image showcases a moment of interaction between American military personnel and children at the orphanage. Photographed by LCpl DEGMAN SEMANAGE."

A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM-163) helicopter hovers near a 50 caliber machine gun emplaced by the 5th Marine Regiment during Operation Hastings. This photograph was taken on July 28, 1966, near the 17th Parallel that separated North and South Vietnam. Helicopters played a vital role in providing close air support and transportation for US and Republic of Vietnam ground forces during the Vietnam War. This image is from the collection of photographs depicting American military activities during the war.

Soldiers from F Company, 2nd Battalion, sweep along a hedgerow into a small forest area north of Chu Lai during Operation ZOMA on April 9, 1966. This photograph was taken by Pvt. J. Russell and is part of the collection showcasing American military activities during the Vietnam War.

US Marine soldiers removing weapons from an underground bunker during Operation PIRANEA in September 1965. This photograph shows their efforts to disrupt Viet Cong activities by uncovering and neutralizing their tunnels and caves.

Marines from upn Co., 2/3 division, wait for instructions to proceed towards their objective in the vicinity of Nam Ten village in Vietnam on May 25, 1965. Amidst the rice paddy dikes, a water buffalo grazes calmly unconcerned. This photograph was taken by Cpl. J.F. Gorak and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Image of a fire at the Dong Ha Fuel Dump on August 28, 1967. The fire was caused by a rocket attack during the Vietnam War. The photograph was taken by LCpl L.P. Brown and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

Vietnamese civilian girl holding a bar of soap given out in the village of Hoa Hung, South Vietnam, on December 7, 1965. The soap was provided by the Holiday Inn Corp. and distributed as part of a civic action program by the Marines. Image captured by LCpl. Atherton from the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A186294.

Marines participating in a search operation near the hamlet of Duyen Son #3 during the Vietnam War. Marine Staff Sergeant George Urib motioning for his men to move up as they cross a bridge made of palm trunks. Lance Corporal Joseph E. Sullivan, a rocket launcher gunner, followed by his assistant gunner and ammunition carrier, Lance Corporal Richard A. Cesar, can be seen in the photo.

Marines of the 3rd Division, 4th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, and Popular Forces are pictured heading towards their night ambush positions just before dusk. This photograph was taken in Vietnam in 1970 by Sgt R.F. Ruiz and is a 35mm negative. It is classified under the reference number 3M-20-0004-70 and carries the Defense Department photo code A800358.

Marines from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 2nd Platoon, conduct a sweep through dense vegetation and wooded regions to the sand flats in the Huce an area of Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. The operation aims to locate and eliminate Viet Cong forces. This photograph was taken on July 15, 1966 by LCpl. Williams.

Admiral Kelly (right) visits Dong Ha Combat Base on December 24, 1968, accompanied by Major General Raymond G. Davis. Patients can be seen receiving medical treatment during the visit. This image is from a Medical Civilian Assistance Program (MEDCAP) conducted by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam.

Sgt. W. V. Dosen from D Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam, is seen guarding a group of Viet Cong prisoners in January 1966. This Defense Department photo, labeled A186526, captures the reality of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

American soldiers from 2/4 and VMF-214 distributing clothing to Vietnamese villagers in Chu Lai, Vietnam on June 26, 1965. This photograph shows a People to People interaction in which the military provides assistance to local civilians. Caption: US soldiers distribute clothing to Vietnamese villagers in Chu Lai during the Vietnam War.

Chaplain H.F. Willard, from 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, conducting an early morning religious service for Marines during the Vietnam War. This photograph was taken on July 28, 1968, as part of the activities captured during the war by LCpl Thurston Bechtel.

A view from Hill 218, taken on February 10, 1971, showing structures including USMC buildings, Vietnamese buildings, and bunkers during the Vietnam War. The image also captures the Image Observation Device Tower. This photograph is numbered 327 and is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the war. Photo credit: Sgt C. Kissmann, U.S. Marine Corps.

Lieutenant General Lewis W. Walt visiting the China Beach Orphanage in Da Nang during the Vietnam War. He is seen giving a gold pen to a Vietnamese helper. This image was taken on April 3, 1969, by photographer C.E. Woodruff.

Image shows Lance Corporal C. E. Burnett standing guard while two men search a hole in the bank of a small lake during Operation Pawnee on August 29, 1966. The photograph captures the security measures taken by the military during the Vietnam War.

Aerial view of the terrain in the Rock Pile area in Vietnam, taken on December 20, 1966. The photograph shows the 3rd Marines conducting a search and destroy mission as part of Operation Prairie. This image was captured by GySgt. Manning and belongs to the ICE Department of the Marine Corps.

Caption: A Viet Cong prisoner, captured by members of II Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in Nhan Hoa on April 13, 1966, is guarded by U.S. Marines until a helicopter arrives to transport him for interrogation and medical treatment.

Marines from Hotel Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, patrol the flooded low lands near CATFISH III outpost, Chu Lai, Vietnam, on July 16, 1965. The purpose of the patrol is to locate the source of sniper fire reported in the area. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) and is cataloged as A184828.

In January 1970, Sgt A.J. May was photographed replacing liquid oxygen in an aircraft in Vietnam. The image depicts a maintenance activity conducted by the 1st Marine Division. This photograph is a Defense Department photo captured by Sgt A.J. May.

Marine Corps LCpl McWilliams attends to his wounded scout dog named "Major" after the dog was injured by the Viet Cong during a reconnaissance patrol with the 1st Recon Battalion. This photograph, taken on November 29, 1967, shows LCpl McWilliams caring for his injured dog in Vietnam.

View from 2nd Battalion/4th Marine Regiment command post toward Rockpile and Razorback, as two bombs or 155mm rounds explode just behind "E" Company's forward elements, after a firefight had ended on August 23, 1966. This official U.S. Marine Corps photo is part of Captain Edwin W. Besch's collection.

During Operation Montgomery on May 13, 1966, a Republic of Vietnam Marine sergeant is seen conversing with local individuals who claim to have seen Viet Cong in the vicinity. This photo captures the interaction between Vietnamese civilians and military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Marines from the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade landing on the beach at Da Nang, Vietnam in March 1965. This photo depicts a beach activity during the landing operation. This is an official U.S. Navy photograph taken during the Vietnam War.

American Marines of "g" Co. from the Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment move across rice paddies on Operation Arizona, 25 miles Southeast of Da Nang, Vietnam. They are supported by landing vehicles, LVTs/LVTPs, during the mission on June 20, 1967. This photograph was taken by J.E. McClory and is in the Defense Department's collection.

A Marine Corps personnel inspects and documents captured weapons during the Vietnam War. In this photograph, they are seen examining a B-40 rocket and its launcher. The image is part of the American Military Activities collection and was taken by Sgt Messenger in the III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF) area of operations in Vietnam in 1969.

US Marines from A Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, participate in Operation Golden Fleece on September 22, 1966. The image captures the Marines conducting a frontal sweep through rice paddies in search of a fortified village rumored to be occupied by the Viet Cong. This action occurred south of Quang Ngai, Vietnam. Photograph taken by Sgt. Lenin and released by the Defense Department.

Vietnamese Chief of Phuco Zuan henlet receives plywood from Lance Cpl. Leo G. Farland, age 19, of S-5 at Camp Jay K. Sooks, Vietnam. The lumber was delivered to the Chief's hamlet headquarters for distribution to residents. Photograph taken by the Defense Department in 1970.

Marines from Company "3", 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, patrolling rice paddy fields in search of the enemy near the Demilitarized Zone during Operation IN CKHOUSE IV on September 23, 1966. Photograph taken by Sgt Cothran, representing American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant (JG) Dawson, USN, steers his PCF-76 Swift Boat into a firing position while the gunner, El-1. Raymond Andrade, prepares to return fire upon a sniper position encountered during a patrol about 40 miles south of Chu Lai. Photograph taken on November 13, 1966, by Cpl. Gaspard. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORFS) A369640 XWB.

A group of United States Marines from Company 2/3 cross a rice paddy near the Village of LI MAI. They are seen alongside three Vietnamese locals, who are carrying baskets on poles. This photograph was taken on May 6, 1965, by Sergeant R.R. Reynolds, assigned to the 3rd Marine Division in Dunung, Viennan. It is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the identification code A184123 127 GVB-283.

Marine tank providing fire support for G Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment on May 4, 1966, during the Vietnam War. This image shows the tank in action, assisting the Marines in their operations. Photographed by Sgt. Penn, Defense Department. Authentic and factual documentation of American military activities during the war.

Caption: "During the Vietnamese Civilian Life in 1967, a small Vietnamese boy courageously hands over a 60mm mortar shell to Marine Corporal Tom O'Dell of the Third Battalion, Twenty-sixth Marine Regiment. The boy's face is intentionally hidden to protect him from potential retaliation by the Viet Cong."

American soldiers attending a field prayer service led by Chaplain Vincent R. Capafianno in the Muo Doue area of Vietnam during Operation FRESIO. This photograph, taken on September 11, 1966, captured moments of solace and spiritual reflection amidst the military activities during the Vietnam War. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps), A369467.

A Marine calls for cover while searching a Vietnamese building, close to the location where a VC classroom was found. The unit came under fire from VC defenders. This photograph was taken on November 16, 1966, by LCpl. Curry of the 1st Marine Division in Vietnam. It is an official Defense Department photo with the identification number A369653.

"Village burning after U.S. Marines entered near Happy Valley, Vietnam - May 5, 1970"

Gunnery Sergeant Jan Polly, ordnance section line chief of Marine Fighter-Attack Squadren-115, performs a final check on the ordnance loaded on an F-4B Phantom aircraft before take off. As line chief, Sgt. Polly ensures each bomb is securely attached and armed properly. Defect Dept. photo taken on September 5, 1968.

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