Vietnam Combat Operations

Historic photos of U.S. Marines in various combat operations during the Vietnam War, capturing their bravery, determination, and the intense combat conditions faced.

Private First Class Herman Wheat (Louisville, Ky.) participates in Operation Hue City in Vietnam on February 22, 1968. He is seen firing from the university area across from the citadel area during combat. The photo was taken by Cpl Smedley, a photographer for the Defense Department and Marine Corps.

US Marines conducting a combat operation during Operation Virginia in Vietnam on April 20, 1966. The photograph captures the intense and life-threatening nature of the mission. The image showcases the bravery and determination of the soldiers involved in the conflict. (Caption based on provided information)

U.S. Marines from the 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines, get ready to engage enemy forces during Operation Saline II in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, on March 12, 1968. The photograph, taken by Cpl Brown, shows the intensity of the combat situation. It is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the reference code SLF-A-43-367-68 SLF Vietnam 12Mar68.

Marines of D Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, are seen working their way through a barbed wire fence during Operation Apache in January 1966. The photograph, taken by the Defense Department, portrays the resilience and determination of military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Secretary of the Navy Paul H. Nitze, Major General Lewis W. Walt, Colonel Stagg of MAF, and Colonel Edwin B. Wheeler, board a helicopter to tour the village of Le-May in Vietnam. Photograph taken on June 17, 1965 by a Marine Corps photographer. Caption sourced from the Defense Department.

During a military operation in Vietnam, in June 1967, a Marine radio operator assists his companion as they navigate through lowland marshes and wooded areas. Both soldiers are part of "C" Company, 1st Battalion, Third Marines. This photograph was taken by Corporal J. Stevens, from the US Department of Defense.

Cpl G. J. Vojack and Pvt. R. L. Newton, both from the U.S. Marine Corps, can be seen in the photograph from February 5, 1970. They are shown carrying a round to the ammunition lift on an 8" Self-Propelled Howitzer Battery during the Vietnam War. The image was captured by Cpl. G. J. Vojack and Pvt. R. L. Newton. It is part of a series of photographs of American military activities during the war.

U.S. Marines from H&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, fire Elmm mortars on enemy positions east of Vandergrift Combat Base during Operation Lancaster II in August 1968. This photograph was taken by Sgt H. Padilla. Caption sourced from Trousdale Defense Photo (Marine Corps) archives.

Private First Class Herman Wheat (Louisville, Ky.) participates in Operation Hue City in Vietnam on February 22, 1968. He is seen firing from the university area across from the citadel area during combat. The photo was taken by Cpl Smedley, a photographer for the Defense Department and Marine Corps.

Medical personnel from the 1st Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division distribute pills to residents of a village near Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class R. L. House, 43, from Compton, California, is shown providing medical care during a county fair operation on April 27, 1967. This image was taken by Sgt. Sullivan, part of the 76th Infantry Division.

Hospitalman 2nd Class Thomas J. McEnery demonstrates the use of a jungle penetrator to 3rd Marine Division Leathernecks. The device is used to hoist Marine casualties through dense jungle foliage. Photo taken in Vietnam in 1968 by LCpl Jim De Witt for the Defense Department.

Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak and the staff of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade photographed in Da-Hang, Vietnam on March 23, 1965. They are seen discussing military activities with Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham. This image captures high-ranking officials and officers engaged in strategic planning during the Vietnam War. (Source: Defense Dept. Photo - Marthe Corps A183837)

Students at the Mine Warfare School in Vietnam observe a demonstration on the effects of a booby trap called a fugass boom. The students are participating in training conducted by the 1st Engineer Battalion School of the Marine Corps, learning about Viet Cong tactics and how to counter them. Photograph taken on January 27, 1968, by GySgt Duncan.

Marines from 2nd Fox Company on a search and clear operation on Charlie Ridge, 17 miles Southwest of Danang. This photograph was taken on May 5, 1970 by Cpl Pearson. The Marines pictured are from 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, part of the 1st Marine Division stationed in Vietnam.

During Operation Union II on June 1, 1967, a Marine from Co. "K", 3rd Bn., Fifth Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides assistance to another Marine. The photograph was taken by LCpl M.J. Smedley, and it shows the collaboration and support among Marines during combat in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) fhm A370225.

Caption: "Military personnel including General Leonard F. Chapman, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Corporal Jack O'Neal, Jr., Colonel P. X. Kelley, Major General Charles F. Widdecke, and Lieutenant General Donn J. Robertson, visit the 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War. The officers are seen engaged in discussions and official activities. Date of the visit: January 16, 1971."

A U.S. Marine Corps corpsman provides medical treatment to a sick child during a Medical Civilian Action Program (MEDCAP) in Vietnam. The photo was taken on July 25, 1967, at a county fair approximately nine miles southeast of Dalang. It shows the humanitarian efforts of the military during the Vietnam War.

"General Wallace M. Greene, Jr., Commandant of the Marina Corps, talks to Corporal J. L. Hess at Camp Evans. Photograph taken on August 10, 1967, during the Vietnam War. Image depicts officers engaging in discussions with military personnel."

Marines of the Third Battalion, First Marine Regiment receive guidance from their platoon leader as they advance towards enemy positions near the Cua Viet river during Operation Badger Catch. This photograph was taken on February 11, 1968 by Cpl. M.R. Wolfe and is courtesy of the Defense Department (Marine Corps).

Marines belonging to the 5th Marine Regiment during Operation Taylor Common prepare mortar rounds for delivery in Vietnam. The ready-to-go rounds are stored near the mortar tubes, and the Marines are on standby to respond to requests for fire on enemy positions. this photo was taken approximately 10 miles southwest of An Hoa, the base for Task Force Yankee, and around 23 miles southwest of the city of Danang.

A FO attached to "C" Company, 1/3, waits for Láma Battery, 12 Marines to fire for effect during a military operation in South Vietnam on May 5, 1965. This photograph captures a moment of communication and coordination between the troops stationed there.

A Marine and an ARVN soldier inspect a bomb shelter in Vietnam in June 1965. The image shows the underground tunnels and caves used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. This photograph was taken by Sgt. L. Do Choate and is part of the Defense Department collection.

In this photograph, taken on September 8, 1967 in Vietnam, Marines from the First Battalion, Seventh Regiment are seen boarding Amtracks to participate in Operation YaZoo. The operation took place 12 miles west of Da Nang in Happy Valley. The photo was taken by Pfc D.J. Brusch and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Army of the Republic of Vietnam rangers are seen in a trench along the southeast perimeter at Khe Sanh. This photograph, taken on March 3, 1968, showcases these military activities during the Vietnam War. This image is part of a series called "160 - Combat Bases," taken by photographer Hale for the Third Marine Division. "DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A801114 mee 127 GVB-160" is the accompanying documentation.

Top US officials, including President Lyndon Johnson and Col P X Kelley, attend a Congressional tour in Vietnam in April 1966. They are joined by congressmen Stratton, Robert L. Leggett, C. B. Chamberlain, Stafford, and F. V. Hicks. Maj. R. A. Lindsley, the acting commanding officer of FISO, is also present. (Photo: Defense Dept. Photo, Marine Corps, A.186922)

Marine of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment rests beside an American Flag during combat operations in Vietnam. The photo was taken on December 18, 1968, by LCpl. C. E. Woodruff. (Caption from Photographs of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War.)

Mortar section from "B" Company, First Battalion, Seventh Marines seen setting up for firing during Operation Rio Blanco on November 21, 1966. The photograph was taken by SSgt R.K.Wilson, on behalf of the IIIMAF Vietnam. L DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARE NE CORPS) Ehm A189194.

3rd Tank Battalion patrolling near the Rock Pile during Operation Prairie I on October 27, 1966. This photograph captures tankers in action, taken by LCpl. Rosine. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A188009 127, GVB-/38.

Major General Edwin B. Wheeler reviewing troops during a ceremony in Vietnam on April 28, 1970. The photograph captures a moment of military activities during the Vietnam War. This image was taken by Sgt C.B. Gardner III, a photographer for the Marine Corps, and is part of the Department of Defense photo collection.

Cpl. Tony Hartman, squad leader of the 1st Battalion, Third Marine Regiment, calls for reinforcement during a firefight in a sweep and clear mission south of the demilitarized zone. The photograph captures the intensity of combat and the presence of machine guns in the operation. Image ID: GVB-158, dated July 7, 1968. Photography by SSgt D. L. Shearer.

Marines from I Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 2nd Platoon, carry out a sweep operation in a brush and densely forested area of Vietnam on July 15, 1966. This photograph, taken by ICpl. Williams, captures the troops conducting patrols during the Vietnam War. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A369552.

Marines engage in Operation Independence as Second Lieutenant J. G. White communicates on a radio, with Corporal R. Robie and Private First Class J. P. King standing nearby. This photograph was taken on February 8, 1967, during the Vietnam War. The Marines belong to the 2nd Platoon, "D" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment.

A marine from Company "M", 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, carrying a 3.5-inch round, while two other marines use a radio and compass near the Demilitarized Zone during Operation PRAIRIE in Vietnam, September 30, 1966. This image showcases the use of rocket launchers by American military personnel during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) mis A187904.

"MajGen. Wood B. Kyle, 3rd Marine Division commander, greets LCpl. Tim Roberts and LCpl. Roger Baca of the 1st Platoon of "E" Company, Fourth Marine Regiment at Dong Ha. The platoon successfully defended against an attack from over 300 North Vietnamese soldiers, with 37 confirmed kills and approximately 100 probable kills."

"Viet Cong prisoners assist in loading food supplies onto Marine Corps helicopters during heavy floods in Quang Tin Province, Vietnam, in 1965. The prisoners were from the Marine Corps' Afloat Battalion 3/3 and were part of the relief efforts to deliver supplies to victims of the floods. Photo by Sgt. F. F. Gogo, Defense Department."

"Colonel E.R. Ried, Jr., Commanding Officer of the 11th Marines, and Brigadier General Rdvin H. Simmons, Assistant Division Commander of the 1st Marine Division, stand next to artillery equipment. They are observing the 899,999th and 900,000th rounds that will be fired. The photograph was taken on August 13, 1970 during the Vietnam War."

Marine lieutenant distributes candy to children at a county fair near Da Nang, Vietnam on July 27, 1967. This image shows the outreach efforts by American troops to engage with the Vietnamese civilian population during the Vietnam War.

Columbia Broadcasting System reporter interviewing Lance Corporal V. B. No Donald of the 1st Marine Division in KT Vietnam on August 11, 1966. The photograph shows the correspondent, identified as Walter Cronkite, conducting the interview. Image taken by PFC MINCEMOTER INTERVIEV-Iance. Defense Department photograph (Marine Corps) A369577 127 GVB-306.

Cpl J. P. Mason acts as the point of a patrol during combat in Vietnam on February 8, 1967. He tactically scans a tree line and tall grass before allowing the patrol to pass through the area. The photograph is taken by Cpl. Ferreira and is part of the Defense Department's collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from "B" Company, First Battalion, First Marine Regiment provide aid to trapped Marines while under heavy fire from a .50 caliber anonymous machine gun during the battle of Hue in Vietnam, 1968. (Photograph taken by Sgt B.A. Atwell, 3rd Marine Division)

ISO Lance Corporal J. Luca of the Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, showing a hole in his helmet to Gunnery Sergeant W.F. Lofink. Luca is being nominated for the Medal of Honor for rescuing wounded comrades during a recent encounter with Viet Cong forces under heavy enemy fire. March 9, 1967.Photog: MSgt. Wilson. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)

A member of the 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, & Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, demonstrating the automatic M-14 rifle to members of the 824th Bosber Bquadron at Chu Lai, Vietnam on August 28, 1966. The photograph was taken by 2nd Lt. Tyler of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Marine Corps troops from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines provide cover fire to protect other advancing Marines crossing an open field during combat operations in Vietnam in 1968. The image captures the intensity and danger faced by American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant Colonel Nickelson and Mr. Chaffee inspecting D-Ring and rope used for rappeling in Vietnam. Second Lieutenant Earnest Brown Jr., from Newark, N.J., is shown with the equipment. Photo taken on May 25, 1969, by Sgt. J. K. Mullins. This is a Defense Department photo from the Marine Corps.

Marine Corps recon demolition team clearing a helicopter landing site during the Vietnam War in June 1965. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)

Hubert Humphrey attends a military ceremony on July 29, 1967. First Lieutenant C. L. Reneau and Staff Sergeant Go G. Peay of D Company, third Platoon, 1/7, are seen shipping over in the field. This photograph is from the Department of Defense and was taken by the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant Colonel J.P. Kraynak assumes command of 9th Engineer Bn. at a change of Command Ceremony in Chu Lai during the Vietnam War. Major General E.B. Wheeler, Command General of 1st Marine Division, congratulates him. Photograph taken on February 27, 1970, by Sgt A.J. May.

Marines from G Co. 2/4 participating in Operation Rush on August 5, 1967. The operation took place on hills #479 and #500, located 4,000 meters southwest of Phu Bai in Vietnam. LCpl W.R. Porter captured this photograph as part of his duties. This image is from the Defense Department photo archive.

Gunnery Sgt. Arlon B. Rasoy, the Chief instructor of the 3rd Marine Division Senior Non-commissioned Officer School, is seen using training aids during a class at the 3rd Marine Division Headquarters in Dong Ha, Vietnam. This photo was taken in 1968 and is part of the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Soldiers surveying the area during combat in 1967. This photograph, taken on February 21, 1967, depicts the aftermath of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of Dr. Bernard Fall and Gunnery Sergeant Byson G. Higaland. In the foreground, Corporal Hardy, from the Information Services Office, can be seen, having been injured by a mine.

Lieutenant General Lewis W. Walt visits the scout dogs training center at the Third Military Police Battalion during the Vietnam War in April 1969. This photograph captures the engagement of the military with animal support during the conflict.

"Major General Lewis J. Fields passes the Division Colors to Major General Herman Nickerson, Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the 1st Marine Division Headquarters in Chu Lai, Vietnam, on October 1, 1966. This photograph captures the formal moment of passing responsibility from the outgoing Commanding General to the new CO."

"Major General Levis W. Walt watches a Vietnamese soldier as he fires a 30 caliber machine gun at the Popular Forces training camp in Kham Duc. This photograph was taken on September 23, 1965, during the Vietnam War by LCpl. Hallas of the US Marine Corps."

Major General Wood B. Kyle, during Operation COUNTY FAIR in Vietnam in 1966, communicating with Vietnamese villagers through a speaker system. This photo captures the interaction between the military and local civilians during American military activities in the Vietnam War.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale at a ceremony in 1969. The photograph shows Captain Thomas M. Cooper receiving a handshake from Mr. Chaffee after being awarded the Silver Star. Captain Cooper is now serving as the Battalion S-4 officer.

"Marine Pfc E. Lovshakoff of Tatitlek, Alaska takes time to read the New Testament during a break in the battle. Lovshakoff is serving with Battalion Landing Team, First Battalion, Fourth Regiment on Operation Dackhousa VI during the Vietnam War."

Second Lieutenant Ronald L. Seroggin, 2nd Platoon Commander, gives fire directions to machine gunner Corporal Mitchell Smith and Lance Corporal Stephen P. Kindred during Operation Jackson in the Quang Ngai Province of Vietnam on August 29, 1966. This image showcases US weapons in use during the Vietnam War.

Captain Song attempts to revive a 13-year-old Viet Cong girl with water after her capture. This photograph, taken on September 12, 1967, during military activities in Vietnam, shows the harsh reality of war. It is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) assigned the label GVB-355.

Caption: General Leonard F. Chapman, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents the Silver Star Medal to Captain James E. Cassavetti during awards ceremonies at Liberty Bridge. General Chapman visited I Corps and toured various military units and camps during his visit. (Photograph by Sgt. D. E. Kramer, August 1969)

Viet Cong suspects and prisoners captured by US Marines during Operations Hickory and Lan Son 54 at Rong Ha Combat Base, 5th Marine Regiment, Vietnam, on May 25, 1967. This authenticated photograph taken by Gysgt. B.L. Owens shows NVA prisoners of war. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A168693.

Postmaster General W.M. Blount (1) thanks Captain Frank Cox, a postal officer in III Marine Amphibious Force Postal Complex, for his tour of the postal complex which serves III Marine Amphibious Force, 1st Marine Division, and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Da Nang. Major General George S. Bowman Jr. (3rd from left) acts as the escort for Postmaster General Blount during his visit to I Corps Tactical Zone, Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam, November 7, 1969.

Marine reconnaissance team members conducting a reconnaissance mission in South Vietnam. They are seen scrambling from a Marine Aircraft Wing CH-46 helicopter. The photograph was taken on December 1, 1966, by Sgt. R.C. Hathaway.

Caption: A Marine Mortarman from Daita, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, is seen firing 81mm mortars in Vietnam on July 17, 1969. This image, taken by Cpl W. J. Garroll, shows the intense military activities during the Vietnam War. The photographer's credit reads "DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) mis A193418 127. GVB-265."

Marine Corps HM-3 Edmond M. Donavan, of Wallingford, PA, checks scout dogs for wounds caused by leeches in Vietnam, on November 20, 1968. The image is a 35mm negative taken by Sgt. A.V. Huffman. The photograph captures the military's use of war dogs during the Vietnam War.

General Wallace M. Greene Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Major General Bruno A. Hochmuth, Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Division, photographed in 1967 while walking to a conference room in Phi Bai, Vietnam. This image captures prominent officers during the Vietnam War. (Photograph credit: Defense Dept./Marine Corps)

Major General Lewis W. Walt, along with other staff officers, holds a conference on the beach in Vietnam during August 1965. The photo captures a briefing session by the Third Marine Division. This image is labeled as Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A185238 ZWIS 127 GVB-62.

US Marine Corps 1st NarDiv engaged in Operation URION on April 27, 1967, during the Vietnam War. Second Lieutenant Schweizer can be seen directing mortar fire at the Viet Cong during an ambush. This image captures the intensity and strategic nature of American military activities during the war.

Second Lieutenant Robert B. Haseman, a platoon commander with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, relays the tactical situation of his platoon to his company commander during a patrol south of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Vietnam. This photograph was taken on September 17, 1969, by Cpl.D.L. Randolph. It captures an authentic moment from combat during the Vietnam War.

Lieutenant General Donn J. Robertson, Commanding General of III MAF, is greeted by a reformed Viet Cong (Kit Carson Scout) who has passed through multiple layers of concertina wire. The photograph was taken on January 18, 1971, in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Photograph credit goes to SSgt G.W. Heikkinen. DEFENSE DEFT. PHOTO (MARINE CORES) mis A800155 127 GVB-298.

"ROK (Republic of Korea) Marine utilizes a scope to target a Viet Cong soldier during Operation Dragon Paw on October 22, 1967. The operation is being conducted on the Batangan Peninsula, south of the Chu Lai Marine Air Base. Photograph taken by Gery Thomas, 1stMAW Vietnam, November 1967."

During a clearing operation in Vietnam, a UH-34 helicopter brings in troops from the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, and 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, to an off-shore island from Chu Lai. The mission aims to rid the island of Viet Cong presence. The hilly terrain is covered in cacti, creating a challenging landing zone. Taken on May 30, 1965, by Sgt. L.D. Choate.

Major General Collins, 3rd Marine Division Commander, and General Thi, Vietnamese I Corps Commander, discussing the landing of Regimental Landing Team 4 in Vietnam on May 7, 1965. The photograph features Officers and Officials including Robert McNamara, Richard Nixon, and Billy Graham. This image was taken by Fraley for the Defense Department.

Marines prepare to fire rocket launchers at an NVA bunker during Operation Hickory in the DMZ during the Vietnam War. The photograph shows Cpl. E.L. Cole, Sgt. A.J. Carlos, Efc. S.J. Crisafulli, and PEc. R.D. Homan getting ready for the attack. This image was taken on May 19, 1967.

Soldiers in Vietnam question and interrogate Viet Cong suspects and prisoners with the help of a Vietnamese interpreter. The image, taken on November 20, 1965, shows military personnel conducting investigations as part of their efforts to combat the Viet Cong insurgency. Defense Department photo by Cpl. Hallas, from the 6th Marine Division, provides a documentation of American military activities during the Vietnam War. (127 words)

Lieutenant Colonel Richard Revie of Marine Airbase Squadron (MABS) 13 sitting in the cockpit of the squadron's only aircraft during the MABS Day Parade on January 9, 1970. The parade involved the participation of the U.S. Army's Americal Division Band, nurses from a nearby Army hospital, and three platoons of Marines. Photograph taken by SSgt. John Tolarchyk.

A Marine tank lands on the shore at Danang, Vietnam in 1965. This photograph captures a crucial moment during the American military activities in the Vietnam War. The tank is part of the 3rd Marine Division and demonstrates the beachhead strategy employed by US forces in the conflict.

Colonel R.F. Estey, Commanding Officer of 5th Marine (second from left), seen with his Regimental Staff Officers. This photograph was taken on February 11, 1970, during the Vietnam War by LCpl E.R. Woodman, belonging to the 1st Marine Division. The image is labeled as negative AMD-415-10-70 and is a part of Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A372672.

Captured in this photograph is a group of military personnel from the Vietnam War era. The individuals, including Gunnery Sergeant Leland E. Andley, Staff Sergeant Richard J. Purtell, Lieutenant Colonel Du Wayne W. Hoffert, and First Lieutenant Peter Cacciola, are seen posing with an ageing UH-34D helicopter, number 1,3971. The helicopter was retired after her last flight and is being returned to Quantico, Va., for display in the Marine Corps Museum. This image was taken by SSgt Bill Graham in 1968.

Marine Corps Private First Class Ronald L. Geiger gathers Viet Cong suspects and prisoners during his patrol in Vietnam in 1969. The photograph captures the moment of preparing the prisoners for interrogation. Taken by PFC. Rocky Pearson, this Defense Department photo showcases the military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from "G" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines conducting Operation Rush near Hills 479 and 500, located 4,000 meters southwest of Phu Bai in Vietnam. The combat operation took place from August 5-9, 1967, and this photograph was taken by LCpl Porter, a photographer serving in the Third Marine Division.

Marine Corps Mortar Men from Battery "W", 1st Battalion, 11th Marines take a brief break during Operation Duboise Square on September 12, 1970 in Vietnam. The men are seen pausing in between missions, ready to carry out their duties. Image is Defense Department photo #A373566.

"First Lieutenant William D. Carr, Jr., a bombadier-> navigator of Marine All Weather Attack Squadron-533, enters the cockpit of an A-6 Intruder for the 281st, and last time, during his tour of duty in Vietnam. (April 8, 1968)."

Caption: Soldiers from the eleventh Marine Artillery Regiment manning the artillery guns at Hill 55, Vietnam, on March 5, 1969. The guns were fired in support of ground troop operations conducted by the seventh Marine Regiment, first Marine Division. This photograph was taken by Sergeant W. A. Tuor.

First Lieutenant Dennis M. Strom, a member of Gulf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, receiving the Silver Star from Major General Ormond R. Simpson, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division. The ceremony attended by Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale took place on November 12, 1969. Image captured by Cpl P. J. LaBrecque.

Lt. Gen. Lewis W. Walt, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, is seen visiting the III Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam on November 1, 1970. He is accompanied by Lt. Gen. Keith B. McCutcheon, Commanding General of III MAF, and Brig. Gen. Fred E. Haynes. They are enroute to a staff meeting.

A "mechanical mule" is being loaded with "C" rations by members of the 9th Marine Regiment in Ca La, near Khe Sanh. This logistical support activity operated by the Marines of the Force Logistic Command provides essential supplies to combat units in the area. Photographed on April 22, 1968.

In this photograph taken on September 10, 1968, during Operation Scotland II, United States Marines from Second Platoon, "B" Company, 1/4, assist a wounded Marine onto an HMM-262 Helicopter for medical evacuation. The image captures the evacuation process during one of the military operations in Vietnam.

Marina troops from "Co." loading onto Antracks for their return trip to their company area after Operation Gulf, which occurred on March 6, 1967. (Photograph taken by Sgt. G.D. Sullivan, 1stMerliv Vietnam). This image is part of a collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War. (Reference: 61-127 GVB-158 21-65-67). Caption provided by the Defense Department.

A Marine radioman from Battalion Landing Team 1/3 takes a message during Operation Beacon Gate, 20 miles south of Da Nang. The photo was taken in 1967 by SSgt Ashley for the 9th MAB Vietnam. The image showcases the radioman against a sunrise, silhouetted by the light.

Undersecretary of the Envy, Robert E. B. Baldwin, on a guided tour of the Hoa Xuang Refugee Resettlement Centre in Vietnam, January 12, 1967. The tour was led by local political and military leaders, and Major General H. Wicherson. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARXHE CORES) 4369973.

Actor Don DeFore addressing members of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, in Vietnam on May 26, 1966. DeFore was an entertainer during the war and visited troops to boost morale. Defense Department photograph provided by the Marine Corps. (Caption: 195 - Entertainers - 1966 - May 26, 1966 ID-13-145-56 1stMarDiv Vietnam 26May56 Photog: Pfc. Mincemoyer Mr. Don DeFore (on the far left) speaks to the men of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A369150 rum 127 GVB-195)

Marines on their way to Hue are seen walking along the road leading from Red Beach to the helicopter landing site. This photo captures a scene during combat in Vietnam, taken on April 14, 1965 by Sgt. Hallahan. The image was published by the Defense Department and is designated as A183946 TVB.

Marines gather on the beach at Da Nang, Vietnam after a landing operation on March 7, 1965. This U.S. Navy photograph shows military activities during the Vietnam War. Image credit: Defense Department - U.S. Navy Photo.

Sergeant Gary E. Hunt from Ellico Plains, Tennessee, is seen debarking from the USS MOBILE on September 13, 1970. The photograph was taken by Sgt. O. L. Snodgrass and is part of the 35mm Negative AMD-2444-4-70 IstMarDiv Vietnam collection. It is an official Defense Department photo of the Marine Corps.

"Private First Class Robert M. Moxley and Ronnie J. Tucker, members of "J" Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, inspect their helmets for damage after surviving a sniper round in Vietnam. Fortunately, both Marines escaped unharmed. This image captures the close call experienced during combat operations in 1969."

Marines from the 26th Marine Regiment, Special Landing Force, carry out Operation Valiant Hunt 22 miles south of Da Nang, Vietnam in 1968. The photograph shows them wading through streams as they search for the enemy. Captured by Cpl Anthony Wolfe, the image depicts the challenging conditions and tense atmosphere of combat during the Vietnam War.

Marine Corps soldiers loading supplies onto CH-46 helicopters during Operation DECKHOUSE VI in Vietnam, February 1967. This photograph provides a glimpse into the logistical aspects of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Major General Lewis W. Walt engages in discussions with members of the 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment in the Qui Nhon sector during the Vietnam War in July 1965. This photograph captures military officials and officers partaking in military activities during the war.

A Marine from "C" Co., 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division is seen firing an M79 grenade launcher towards a Viet Cong position during a search and destroy operation near Da Hang in Vietnam on October 24, 1967. This photograph was taken by Sgt W.F. Dickman and LCpl James M. Green.

Senator W.C. Bray (Ind.) and Lieutenant General H. Nickerson, CG III MAF, pictured at Base Operations Da Nang, Vietnam, on January 17, 1970. The photograph was taken by Magness and is part of the collection of Photographs of American Military Activities during the Vietnam war.

ARVN soldiers conducting military operations during the Vietnam War in 1964-1965. The soldiers are seen here in a defensive formation, preparing to engage the enemy. The image showcases the involvement of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in combat missions during this period.

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