Vietnam War Operations

Images from the Vietnam War depicting Marines in combat situations, searching for the enemy, and handling everyday tasks amidst conflict.

Troops of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, search a small village in Vietnam for Viet Cong during Operation Starlight in 1965. This photograph, taken by Sgt. Reynolds, captures a moment of combat during the Vietnam War. Image source: Defense Department photo (Harthe Corps), A185824, FWM.

ARVN soldier navigating through a muddy marshland with his boots hanging from his rifle during a December operation southwest of Saigon. The marshy terrain caused the soldier to sink knee-deep in the mud, while American advisors, carrying heavier gear, risked sinking even further. 1965.

A tank from the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, can be seen maneuvering over difficult terrain during Operation Pipestone Canyon on June 2, 1969. The operation took place approximately 8 miles south of Dalang in Vietnam. The photograph was captured by Sgt Alva V. Huffman and is from the Defense Department's collection.

Troops of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, search a small village in Vietnam for Viet Cong during Operation Starlight in 1965. This photograph, taken by Sgt. Reynolds, captures a moment of combat during the Vietnam War. Image source: Defense Department photo (Harthe Corps), A185824, FWM.

During the Vietnam War in December 10, 1965, members of Hotel Company from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines encountered a water buffalo while searching for Viet Cong. This photograph captures an everyday life occurrence during combat activities.

Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, moves with a 3.5 rocket launcher along a road north of Danang Air Base, during a search and clear operation on June 27, 1965. This was the battalion's first company-sized operation since arriving in Vietnam on June 16. (Photo by R.R. Raynolds, U.S. Marine Corps)

"Soldiers from MAG-12 assisting with the construction of the only high school in Iy Tin District, June 2, 1966. This self-help project is sponsored by MAG-12 and serves as an example of community development in Vietnam. Defense Department photo by Pfc. Horman, A369357."

A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Marine Division receives close air support during an air strike in Vietnam, 1968. The photograph, taken by SSgt Shearer, shows the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines conducting a sweep and clear mission 1000 meters south of the DMZ between 4-1 and A-2 by Long Dinh. The Marines were clearing North Vietnamese bunkers in the area.

Private First Class R. L. Turley, from "K" Company, 3/4 of the 3rd Marine Division, is seen in a wooded area near Red Beach, Da Nang, Vietnam on April 14, 1965. The photograph showcases US military weapons in use, including the M-14 rifle. The image was captured by J. J. Connolly and is from the Defense Department's archives.

American soldiers from the First Platoon of "G Company, Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment" engage in a fierce firefight, directing concentrated fire at the enemy during Operation Allen Brooks. This image captures the intensity and danger faced by troops during combat in Vietnam.

Captain L.S. Celmer inspects a captured Russian-made automatic weapon taken from the Viet Cong on October 17, 1966. The photograph was taken by Pfc. Benson and is part of the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A187916.

Marine Corps troops from 3rd Platoon, "C" Company, 1/3, are seen crossing a small stream during a combat patrol southwest of Danang, Vietnam, on May 21, 1965. This photograph, taken by GySgt. Ayers Harines, depicts American military activities during the Vietnam War. (Defense Department Photo - A384279)

Aerial view of New Life Hamlet in Chulai, Vietnam on June 2, 1966. The village was constructed by the locals and is a popular spot. Photo taken by Pfc. Norman. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps). Image ID: 268, with the number 86 127 GVB -268 and ID-17-153-66. A369361 reference code.

Marines from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, preparing to move out Viet Cong suspects captured during a search and clear operation on June 27, 1965, approximately 13 miles north of Danang Air Base. This operation was the first held by the Battalion since their arrival in Vietnam on June 16.

A view of a trap set up by the Viet Cong in the village of Dong Son. This photograph, taken in August 1965, shows a part of the trap used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. It was captured by the Defense Department's photographer from the Marine Corps.

Marine Lance Corporal Dalton Gunderson conducts sniper reconnaissance during Operation Virginia in Vietnam, 1966. He carefully scans the surroundings to detect any potential Viet Cong snipers. Photo taken by Pfc. Finnell for the Defense Department. (Caption: Marine sniper conducting reconnaissance during the Vietnam War)

Aerial view of Hill 119, an IOD lookout site in the Qus Son Mountains, located approximately 15 miles southwest of Danang, Vietnam. The photo was taken on January 21, 1971, by Sgt C. E. Kissman of the 1stMarDiv. The photo is from the Defense Department's Marine Corps collection.

Marines from D Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, seen cutting a barbed wire fence during patrols in Vietnam. This photograph was taken in January 1966, by the Defense Department.

Marines from Company 3, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines set up a defensive position on Red Beach 2 in Danang, South Vietnam on March 8, 1965. The soldiers are seen digging in an M-60 machine gun to provide cover for the arrival of the rest of the battalion. Photo taken by GySgt. Hallahan. This is a US Department of Defense photo.

Marines of "P" Company, Second Battalion, Ninth Marine Regiment, take a break during Operation Lancaster in Vietnam on November 6, 1967. The soldiers are seen wearing camouflage uniforms typical of the period. Photograph taken by Pfc O. McDowell, with a 85mm negative used. This image is a Defense Department photo by the Marine Corps. Filename: 3D-3-3281-67.

Image: The photograph captures a typical Vietcong punji trap discovered during Operation IOVA. The trap was found north of the Cm Lai complex on April 9, 1966, by Private Buserll of the marine division. This image is part of a collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Men of the 81mm mortar section of H & S Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment during Operation Iowa, getting ready to fire another round in Vietnam on April 9, 1966. The photo shows the smoke from the previous round still clearing the area north of Chulai. (Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps)

Marine Corps LCpl D.L. Killer from Omaha, Nebraska, prepares to drop a mortar round into the tube as Pfc G.I. Culp from Gulfport, Mississippi, steadies the mortar. This photograph was taken on May 25, 1967, during the Vietnam War by the Defense Department. Both Marines are members of H/2/4, 3rd Marine Division.

Marine Corps EM-1 James D. Prater steering PCF-76 Swift Boat into position for crew inspection of a Vietnamese fishing boat encountered during a patrol approximately 40 miles south of Chu Lai. Photographed by Cpl. Gaspard on November 13, 1966. (Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps, A369641)

Major General Louis J. Fields, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, Major General Nguyen Len, Commanding General, 2nd ARVA Division, and the Korean Ambassador to the Republic of Vietnam observed ceremonies in celebration of the first anniversary of the Republic of Korea Marine Brigade's arrival in Vietnam. Photo taken on September 20, 1966.

Marines from the 2nd Platoon, I Company, and 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines patrol the Thanh Troung area, 10 miles west of Danang, as part of Operation Skull on October 16, 1965. The soldiers are seen moving cautiously across open fields towards a village hut. Photographed by Cpl. Dahl.

Marines from the 1/7 unit taking a break during Operation Pecos, 30 miles south of Dalang. LCpl J.D. Brusch captured LCpl T.L. Ray, a self-proclaimed barber, giving LCpl K. E. Smith a haircut. The photograph showcases the importance of personal hygiene and grooming even during military operations.

Marines from the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam are seen placing captured rice and other supplies onto an LVT during a sweep and clear mission. The photo captures the efforts of the Marines in gathering captured gear, including food and flags. This image is a negative taken by the Defense Department and is labeled as A801020 mee 127 GVB -65.

"An image from the Vietnam War showing a 155mm Howitzer of the 1st 155 Gun Battery firing on suspected enemy positions at Phu Bai, RVN on February 7, 1967. The artillery support was provided to the infantry troops of the 3rd Marine Division. Photograph captured by Sgt J.M. Osterman."

U.S. Marines from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, enter a village near Dong Ha in Quang Tri Province during Operation Montgomery in May 1966. This photograph, taken by Cpl. Mennillo, captures the intense combat during the operation. (Photograph code: 129-96-34-133-66; Source: U.S. Marine Corps; Archive ID: A369291)

A mine sweep team from A Company, 3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, is seen in this photograph from 1966 during the Vietnam War. The team is using mine detectors to sweep a road leading to Hill kl and clear any potential dangers. Photograph taken by Cpl. Martinez.

Marines utilize LVTs (Landing Vehicles-Tracked / Landing Vehicle Tracked Personnel) during a combat patrol against the Viet Cong in Vietnam in 1966. The image captures a moment of military activity as the Marines navigate rough terrain in their efforts to counter the enemy. Photo by the Defense Department (Marine Corps), A186969.

Construction site at Nan Thanh Dan in Vietnam, on July 29, 1967. A retaining wall is being built by the 1st Marine Division. The photo, taken by the Defense Department, shows the ongoing efforts of the American military during the Vietnam War. (Captioned as per provided description)

Marines working on construction at the Khe Sanh base during the Vietnam War. In the photograph, two Marines are seen digging a connecting trench as part of the defensive efforts. The image was taken on March 15, 1968, by photographer Moore and is part of the Defense Department's collection.

US Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade are seen conducting beach activity at Da Nang, Vietnam during their landing operation in March 1965. The photograph captures the military activities of American forces during the Vietnam War.

A member of E/2/3, Sgt. R. E. Fordoit, keeps watch for NVA with his shotgun on Hill 881 near Kei Sein in Vietnam. The photograph, taken on April 30, 1967, documents the security measures and vigilance of American military personnel during the Vietnam War.

Soldiers at the Mine Warfare School during the Vietnam War are seen examining mines and booby traps. The photograph was taken on December 7, 1966, by Sergeant J. McKinley and is part of the collection documenting American military activities during the war.

A medical corpsman provides aid to a young Vietnamese child in a village during Operation Virginia in 1966. The corpsman was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division. This photograph was taken by the Defense Department and is labeled as MARINE CORPS (A186950) and has the identification number 127 GVB-245.

Marines of Hotel Company, Second Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division engage in a pursuit of enemy soldiers during intense combat in the "Arizona Territory" near Da Nang, Vietnam. Supported by air strikes and artillery, Marines eliminated 219 enemy combatants while experiencing minimal casualties. Photograph taken in 1969.

A TD-18 bulldozer from the 7th Engineer Battalion, used by Marines of "C" Co., 3rdMarDiv, widens the road leading up to Hill 327 in Danang, South Vietnam on March 9, 1965. This photograph was taken by CySgt. Hallahan and is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, cross a gulf using a Vietnamese fishing boat during Operation BLUE MARLIH on November 10, 1965. This photograph captures a rifle squad and was taken by SSgt. Brown Narine. It is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

A photograph taken on April 5, 1968, shows a weapons cache that was captured near Chu Lai, Vietnam. It is a Defense Department photo from the Marine Corps, taken by photographer LeBlanc. The image, identified as GVB-69, was part of a series showing American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Construction materials being piled up at the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, containment post construction site, as members of the Morind Construction Battalion-6 start working. Photograph taken in An Hoa, Vietnam, in June 1966 by Gilles AB HOA. Image courtesy of Defense Department, A187429.

Marine Corps personnel attending Mine Warfare School in Vietnam, November 3, 1965, are seen studying a mock-up of Viet Cong booby traps. The purpose of the training was to educate soldiers on strategic awareness and to learn how to spot and disarm these lethal devices. A186086 XV 127 GVB-259.

Aerial view of Bavy military base located 25 miles southwest of Danang, Vietnam. This image was taken on January 21, 1971, by Sgt C.E. Kissman, and it shows the southwestern perspective of Bavy. Bavy is the home of the 5th Marines and is an important defense site during the Vietnam War.

Marines from the 3rd Platoon, I Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, conducting patrols during Operation Skull in Vietnam on October 16, 1965. The photo shows the marines passing through a field as a farmer works nearby. (Source: Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps, A185904)

Aerial photograph taken on February 18, 1971, showing the terrain of Hill 270 in Vietnam. The photo was taken by Sergeant C. B. Kissmann and documents the view looking northwest from the top of the hill. This image is part of the Defense Department's collection of photographs depicting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

"Machine gunner and assistant provide additional firepower from their 'Otter' personnel carrier during a prolonged firefight near AP Trung Kleu on February 21, 1967. This was part of Operation Chinook II, at the end of the 'Street Without Joy.' They were also assisting in evacuating wounded Marines from 'A' Co. 1/9. Photo taken by LCpl.S.l.laighty."

Marines of "C" Co. 1st En. 5th Hazine Regiment inspect captured V.C. farm, medical, and military supplies in the Trung Tin Area during a search and destroy mission on December 26, 1966. This photograph, taken by PFC F. P. Spockole, shows the weaponry confiscated by the Marines.

Aerial image showcasing the Army of the Republic of Vietnam outpost at location 1 during June 1966 in An Hoa, Vietnam. The photograph also captures the area utilized by the United States for teaching English to the Vietnamese. This photograph was taken by Cpl. Gilles All, a Marine Corps photojournalist.

U.S. Navy photo taken on March 7, 1965, at Da Nang, Vietnam. It shows an LCM-6 landing craft maneuvering through rough ocean waves as it arrives onshore at Da Nang. The photo is a Defense Department image captured by the Marine Corps and numbered A183824.

A group of UH-34 helicopters from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-16 carrying a battalion of ground Marines during Operation Starlite on August 18, 1965 in Vietnam. This operation, known as the most successful American victory against the Viet Cong at that time, aimed to cut off the Van Tuong Peninsula. Defense Department photo by SSgt. R. Savatt.

Lieutenant Colonel Paul C. Tramel (left) transfers the colors to Major George H. Grimes during a ceremony at An Hoa, Vietnam on June 22, 1966. Tramel was the outgoing commander of the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. This photograph is from the defense department and was taken by Cpl. Gilles.

Marine pretending to be a Viet Cong surrenders during a training exercise after being discovered by a military working dog from the 3rd MP Battalion in Da Nang, Vietnam in August 1974.

ARVN soldiers running to a CH-46A helicopter of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM)-265 for extraction from a battle zone in Da Nang, Vietnam. This photograph was taken on July 15, 1966, by Cpl. Paul E. Johnson. The image is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) A421320, and it belongs to the collection of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Dong Ha Base in Vietnam after an artillery and rocket attack, photographed on September 3, 1967. The image shows the damage caused during the attack. This is an aerial photograph taken by SSgt T.N. Bland, Jr. as part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) fhm A189213.

Marines from Weapons Platoon 3/5 are seen on February 12, 1968, in Vietnam with heavy loads of gear and ammunition for a machine gun. This image captures the combat activities of the 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War. This photograph was taken by LCpl Brusch and is part of the Defense Department collection.

US Marines from Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, board CH-46 helicopters in December 1968 in Vietnam. The operation was taking place in the Scotland II area, and the photograph was taken on a 35mm negative by Sgt Mike Padilla. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A192638.

Marines from the 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, take cover under their ponchos during a heavy rainstorm while conducting Operation Pitt, 10 miles northwest of Da Nang, Vietnam on December 13, 1967. The soldiers seek shelter on amphibious tractors during the downpour. This photograph was taken by Cpl Davenport.

Flight line of HM-161 helicopters at Phu Bai, Republic of Vietnam, during the summer of 1967. The image showcases the Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron 161 during their operations in South Vietnam. This photograph is an official Defense Department image taken by the Marine Corps.

Marines conduct Operation Orange by blowing up Viet Cong trench lines during the Vietnam War in 1966. This photograph, taken by LCpl. Armstrong, captures the military activities of the 3rd Marine Division. The image was published by the Defense Department and bears the reference number A186988.

Marines from Company 2/3 take a break on the path to a house in the village of Nam Ten, Vietnam during a combined operation in May 1965. This photograph, taken by SSgt. J.S. Brown, shows the soldiers catching their breath during combat activity. The image is from the Defense Department's collection (Marine Corps), with the identification number A184376.

Marines from "A" Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, constructing a footbridge over a creek in Vietnam. This image is a 35mm negative captured by the Defense Department (Marine Corps) during the Vietnam War. The marines are part of the 1st Marine Division. A374323 mee 127 GVB-193.

Marine tank being transported up the Dong Ha river by a Navy landing craft during the Vietnam War in June 1967. The Navy's assistance in river transportation proved crucial for Marine operations. Photo taken by GySgt B.L. Owens, Defense Department (Marine Corps) fhm A188835.

Marine HMM 46 being unloaded on a Landing Zone Chopper during Operation Dawson River West on January 9, 1969. This image captures the supply activities, specifically the loading and unloading of gear, by H&S Personnel of the 3rd MarDiv in Vietnam. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO taken by Patterson (MARINE CORPS).

Security personnel guarding a storage facility at an old French fort in Danang East. The guard, a member of the S-4 Section, ensures the safety of supplies for the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. Taken on October 9, 1965, the photograph captures the military activities during the Vietnam War. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)

Marines assigned to E Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines are seen moving towards a re-supply point during Operation HARVEST HOON. This photograph was taken on December 10, 1965, as part of activities carried out by the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. Photo credit: Cpl. Dehl, Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps), identification number A186284.

Marines from "H" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines conducting patrols in the village of Pho Nan Thoung, located ten miles northwest of Danang Air Base. This photograph was taken on June 19, 1965 by ICpl L. D. Hartsock. It is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps), labeled as A184,635 127 GVB-283.

A close-up view of one of the Hawk Missile Launchers positioned at Danang airfield in South Vietnam on March 13, 1965. The Hawk missiles were intended for protection against low to medium altitude aircraft. This photograph is from the US Defense Department, captured by SSgt. H.C. Batchelor of the 3rdlarDiv (3rd Marine Division).

Marines from the 81-millimeter Mortar Section of E&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, are seen preparing to fire a mortar round against the Vietcong during Operation Iowa. This photograph was taken on April 9, 1966, by PVT Russell in FKP Vietnam.

Army of Vietnam troops loading lumber onto a truck at Danang airbase, South Vietnam on March 15, 1965. The photograph shows members of the 193rd Engineers, part of the 3rd Marine Division. This image captures a mundane aspect of military activities during the Vietnam War.

Drum and Bugle Corps performing Taps at the 1st Reconnaissancronial Services in Vietnam on February 6, 1967. The ceremony pays tribute to fallen comrades who lost their lives while serving with the 1st Recon. En. 1st Norliv at Chu Lai. Photo taken by LCpl. R.B. Ven Druff. Classified by Department of Defense. A369340 127 GVB-789.

Aerial photograph taken on September 23, 1967, showing the construction of a new airfield north of Quang Tri, Vietnam. The photo was taken by SSgt Shaw and is labeled as a Defense Department photo belonging to the Marine Corps. The image has the reference numbers 3D-1-1894-67 and A189496.

Marines from the 1st Marine Division, along with Vietnamese refugees, collaborated on building a school and playground for the children in New Life Hamlet during the Vietnam War. The school was constructed by the Marines, and books and school supplies were donated by 1st Division personnel stationed in Chu Lai. Photograph captured by Cpl. Atherton NISH on May 19, 1966.

Officers and officials gather for a photo in Da Nang, Vietnam on November 9, 1965. Pictured are Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, future President Richard Nixon, and evangelist Billy Graham. Also present are Platoon Leader Herine, Governor John E. Chafee, Major General Levis W. Walt, Governor John Reed, and Governor Carl E. Sanders. This photo was taken by Sgt. Bill Weib and is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with the reference number A186147 V 127 GVB-269.

American troops from the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines and Aray units are seen in this photograph taken on April 20, 1965 near the airfield at Phu-Bai, Vietnam. They can be seen utilizing various vehicles including jeeps, "mules", trucks, and dune buggies to transport supplies such as chow, water, and Harines from an outpost. This image captures a moment of military activities during the Vietnam War.

Marines of the 3rd Marine Division conducting an amphibious landing at Chu Lai, Vietnam, in May 1965. The beachhead operation took place about 50 miles southeast of Danang. This photograph is an official Defense Department image (Marine Corps) with the reference number A184220 TVB 127 GVB-57.

During Operation Piranha in September 1965, Gunnery Sergeant John J. Sneed of 4.2 Howtar Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, was promoted by Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Peck, the Battalion Commander. This photograph captures the graduation and promotion ceremony as part of American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Lance Corporal Perry M. Jolley from Rupert, Idaho, keeps his weapons dry as he crosses a deep stream during a search and destroy operation on December 22, 1966. The photograph was taken by Cpl. W. E. McDonald. Jolley is a member of the 3rd Battalion Seventh Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, operating southwest of Ba Hang in Vietnam.

Farewell Ceremonies for the 3rd Marine Division at Danang Air Force Base. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale in attendance. General officers stand for the National Anthem. This photograph is from November 3, 1969, and was taken by Cpl. P. LaBrecque.

Marines of the 3rd Platoon passing by an abandoned church during a two-day patrol in Danang, Vietnam. Photograph taken on May 25, 1965, by SSgt. Jesse Brown. The image shows the military activities of American troops during the Vietnam War.

A US Marine dropping a grenade into an enemy bunker while another Marine provides protection during the Vietnam war. Image captured on February 11, 1968, depicting the difficulty faced by troops fighting Viet Cong forces using an intricate network of tunnels and caves. Photograph taken by Cpl Wolfe.

Marines from "L" Company, Third Battalion, Ninth Regiment, navigate a rice paddy with Corporal Kaplan and scout dog "Sandy" during Operation Mississippi. December 20, 1966. Photograph taken by SSgt Osterman. This image is a Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

A Marine from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, searches a village during a patrol held on July 9, 1965, on an island near Chu Lai, South Vietnam. The photograph is part of the Defense Department's collection documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Admiral John S. McCain, Jr., Commander in Chief, Pacific Forces (left), and Major General Edwin B. Wheeler visit the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during Admiral McCain's visit to the division on December 24, 1969. This photograph was taken by Cpl P. J. LaBrecque and is part of the Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) collection.

Marines from "c" Co., 7th Engineer Battalion, unload a steel girder for the construction of an M-60 bridge on the road to Hill 327 in Daneng, South Vietnam, on March 9, 1965. This photograph was taken by GySgt. Hallahan from the Defense Department and belongs to the 3rd Marine Division.

First Lieutenant John J. Mullen, 3., Company Commander for the Combined Action Company (originating from Philadelphia, Pa.) giving instructions to a member of the Vietnamese Popular Forces soldiers in his Company. The photograph captions details from ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) - October 5, 1965. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (ARTE CORPS) A185919 PUM 127 GVB-3/0

"Corporal George W. Farnell, crew chief of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-163, conducting engine maintenance on his Ull-34D helicopter at Quang Trí, the northernmost air base of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam, January 11, 1968. Photo: W. F. Schridar, Defense Dept. (Marine Corps)."

Sgt Edward W. Suchasski from Detroit, Michigan is being transported across a river by a Vietnamese farmer during a reconnaissance patrol in Vietnam on September 11, 1967. This patrol was conducted by H & S Co., Second Battalion First Marine Regiment Reconnaissance Battalion of the 1st Marine Division. The photo was taken by Sgt McClory.

Marines from "B" Company 1/7 are seen constructing a bunker during Operation Worth in Vietnam on March 18, 1968. This image documents the ongoing construction and infrastructure development carried out by the American military during the Vietnam War.

Marine UH-34D helicopters resupply troops from the Army's 5th Armored Cavalry. The soldiers observe the supply helicopter's landing from their armored personnel carrier. This image was taken on March 4, 1968, during the Vietnam War by LCpl D. J. Brusch. It is a Defense Department photo, credited to the Marine Corps.

Members of H Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, replace a destroyed section of a bridge, 13 miles south of Hue during Operation JAY in 1966. Photographed by Cpl. McVeigh, this image shows the efforts of the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War.

US Marines from "B" Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment questioning detainees during Operation Ford, northeast of Phu Bai in Vietnam on March 19, 1968. This photograph captures a moment of combat activity during the Vietnam War. Image identifier: Megative ID-6-79 1st MarDiv Vietnam 19Mar68 Photog: J.E. Thorton. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) mee A374477 127 GVB-88.

A photograph showing a Viet Cong tunnel in Dong Son village, taken in August 1965. The image captures the strategic underground hideouts utilized by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. This photo is part of the Detente Department collection, specifically the Marine Corps, with the reference number A184937.

Marine Corps personnel at Khe Sanh improve their defenses by vigorously applying picks on March 15, 1968. The photograph shows two Marines engaged in this activity during combat bases construction. This image was taken by military photographers as part of the American military activities during the Vietnam War.

Data Processing Mobile Units 10 and 16 are pictured in this photo taken by SSgt. R. White on November 17, 1965, in Danang, Vietnam. The image shows the exterior view of the area where the units are situated. This photo is classified under DEFERSE DEPT.PHOTO (MARINS CORPS) A186173 Xwm 127 GVB-781.

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, search and destroy a Viet Cong training camp in the hills west of Dailoc during Operation Allegrenty. This image shows a punji stake field, a type of Vietnamese trap commonly used during the Vietnam War. Photographed by Cpl. Gilles on August 22, 1966.

Caption: An F-4B Phantom of Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron-323 slows down using a trailing chute at Chu Lai during the Vietnam War on January 30, 1968. The aircraft is stopped by an arresting cable, which allows for quick stops without wearing out the tires and brakes, improving operational efficiency.

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines conducting squad patrols approximately 8 miles southwest of Phu Bai, RVN on October 25, 1965. They were searching for a suspected VC Battalion in the area. This photograph was taken by Cpl. R.T. Hahoney and Captain J.C. Morris, Jr. was the commanding officer. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

Title: UH-34D Helicopter Conducts Reconnaissance Operation in Vietnam (June 13, 1967) Description: A UH-34D helicopter from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-16, First Marine Aircraft Wing, lands on one wheel as personnel from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, unload. This scene depicts the vital role played by UH-34D helicopters in airlifting and resupplying Marine reconnaissance personnel during active military operations in Vietnam. Photo by Cpl Campau, January 23, 1967.

Caption: "American soldiers capture enemy mortar and ammunition during heavy fighting in Vietnam. This 61mm mortar, along with two 82mm mortars and several weapons, was seized by Marines from 'M' Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, five miles southeast of Da Nang. 1-224-69 III MAP 35mm Negative. Photograph by 1st Lt. Crane Davis. Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps)."

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