Soldier Running Through Branches (363-02502)
Soldier running through branches, carrying weapons. Other weapons are seen in the foreground.
Soldiers With Blindfolded Vietnamese Men (363-02503)
Several soldiers are kneeling beside Vietnamese men blindfolded and with their hands behind their backs. Other soldiers seen in walking in the background.
Soldier Pointing His Gun (363-02504)
Soldier is seen pointing his gun to something out of the shot. A soldier is seen looking in the foreground.
Soldiers in the Trenches (363-02505)
Two soldiers are seen in what appears to be a trench. One is holding a walkie and the other is yielding a gun.
Soldiers Leaving Trench (363-02506)
Two Soldiers have their backs to the camera, they appear to be leaving what appears to be a trench.
Two Soldiers in Branches (363-02507)
Two soldiers in some field of branches. One is laying in the branches and the other looks on.
Soldier Empties Water from Helmet (363-02508)
A soldier is standing in some body of water, and empties water from his helmet. The water covers the soldiers face.
Soldier Carrying Man on His Back (363-02509)
A soldier is standing in some body of water, and empties water from his helmet. The water covers the soldiers face.
Soldier Carrying Man (363-02510)
A solider is seen carrying a man on his back down some type of path. The solider’s back is to the camera.
Villager Woman with Child (363-02511)
A villager woman is seen carrying a child in some type of wrap. The child is looking at the camera.
Vietnamese Soldier Eating Corn (363-02512)
A soldier is seen taking a bite out of a corn cob. He is holding something else in the other hand, and appears to be posing for the picture.
Remains of Aircraft (363-02513)
Photograph of what appears to be the remains of some kind of aircraft. Several military personnel are surrounding the debris in the background.
Soldier Carrying Someone to a Helicopter (363-02514)
Several soldiers are carrying someone in a cloth gurney up towards an awaiting helicopter.
Soldiers Near a Creek (363-02515)
Soldiers are Drinking and washing off in a creek.
Soldier (363-02516)
Soldier is seen standing in branches, a deceased soldier appears to be laying in the foreground.
Soldier (363-02517)
A Soldier is kneeling in a field of branches with his gun. The soldier also appears to be smoking
John Schnieder (363-02518)
A portrait of a soldier
Soldier Holding His Helmet (363-02519)
A soldier is sitting in some brush, holding his helmet. He appears to be injured.
Receiving the Purple Heart (363-02520)
Hot Lead and Flying Glass – Cpt. Ralph C. Kuhnert of Rochester, N.Y., a member of the 71st Assault Helicopter company, is awarded the Purple heart by his commanding officer, Major Arnold C. Morris of Bronson, Texas, at Bienr Hoa Air Base. Cpt. Kuhnert’s flack west and chest protector stopped the enemy bullet after it crashed through his Huey’s instrument panel. He was cut above the eye slightly and on the leg by flying shrapnel.
Silhouette and Cross (363-02627)
A photograph of a silhouette and his dog standing in front of a large cross structure.
Soldier on Phone (363-02628)
Solider kneeling behind a wall of sandbags is pictured holding/speaking into some sort of communication device. The soldier is wearing a military helmet, but not in full on uniform.
Villagers and Helicopter (363-02629)
Some villagers in the foreground are seen looking on to a landed helicopter as it appears someone is being loaded into the aircraft. One villager turned around and is facing the camera as the photo is taken.
Two Pilots Harnessing Up (363-02630)
Two soldiers appear to be harnessing up into some type of uniform. More equipment is photographed to the right side of the photograph.
Inspecting Missiles (363-02631)
Two soldiers appear to be inspecting some missiles or projectile like objects. One is inspecting the front end and the other is inspecting the top of a missile.
Inspecting Missiles (363-02632)
Two soldiers appear to be inspecting some missiles or projectile like objects. One is inspecting the front end and the other is inspecting the top of a missile. This photo is taken further away.
Pilot in Cockpit (363-02633)
A pilot is sitting in the cockpit of some aircraft. He appears to be checking controls.
Pilot in Cockpit (363-02634)
A pilot is pictured sitting in the cockpit of some aircraft. He appears to be checking controls.
Pilot in Cockpit (363-02635)
A pilot is pictured sitting in the cockpit of some aircraft. He is glancing over at the empty seat next to him, he is in full uniform.
Two Pilots in Cockpit (363-02636)
Two pilots are pictures sitting in some aircraft. They appear to be talking as one is preparing to put on his mask.
Two Pilots in Cockpit (363-02637)
Two pilots are pictures sitting in some aircraft. One of the pilots is placing on their helmet as the other appears to be readying for a potential flight.
Two Pilots in Cockpit (363-02638)
Two pilots are pictured sitting in the cockpit of some aircraft.
Two Pilots Harnessing Up (363-02639)
Two pilots are pictured suiting up in their uniforms to fly.
Hole Cover (363-02640)
A Viet Cong hiding hole cover is removed by rope to avoid injury from possible booby traps. The 2nd Bn, Infantry of the U.S. Army’s American Division has opened more than 1000 holes over tunnel complexes in Quang Ngai Province. Holes leads to tunnel complexes containing weapons, rice, supplies, and snipers.
Hole (363-02641)
American Division “hole hunters” of the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division uncover another Viet Cong hiding place in southern I Corps tactical zone in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. More than 1000 holes and 700 tunnels have been destroyed in the U.S. Army’s “Miracle’ Division area since April when the battle began. The 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry have destroyed hundreds of these hiding places while killing more than 1000 VC in their area of operation.
Assortment of Weapons (363-02642)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – An assortment of 68 weapons taken from the 95th North Vietnamese Army Regiment are shown after being captured by the 2nd Battalion, 502nd (Airborne). Infantry near Tuy Hoa on Operation Geronimo I. During the battle the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division unit killed 73 enemy and captured 44.
Medical Aide (363-02643)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – A wounded North Vietnamese Army soldier of the 95th North Vietnamese Army Regiment receives medical aid from Specialist Five Bertrand Hoffing of St. Petersburg, Fla., a 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division medic during Operation Geronimo I near Tuy Hoa. The fierce battle, fought by the Brigade’s 2nd Battalion, 502nd (Airborne) Infantry, the “Strike Force”, yielded 73 enemy killed (body count), 44 enemy captured, and 68 weapons captured.
Cleanest Houses Award (363-02644)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – Second Lieutenant Frank Corrado of Chicago, Illinois, a Civil Affairs Officer attached to the 1st Bridgade, 101st Airborne Division presents a radio to a Vietnamese woman for having the cleanest house in the Dong Tre refugee center near Tuy Hoa as village and distict officials look on. The “Clean Up” program was initiated by the Brigade Civic Action personnel to better the living conditions of the refugee center on a monthly basis by offering prizes to the villagers. Other prizes of clean up kits were awarded to the next fifteen cleanest houses.
Medical Aide (363-02645)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – Two 1st Brigade , 101st Airborne Division medics, Specialists Five Donald Moss (L) and Specialist Five Betrand Hoffing (Right) treat a wounded North Vietnamese Army Solider on Operation Geronimo I north of Tuy Hoa. The Brigade killed 149 enemy (body count) and captured 76 during the operation. One hundred forty-two weapons captured earned the 101st an exceptional body count to weapons ratio of 1.5 to 1.
Operation Junction City (363-02646)
Operation “Junction City,” Vietnam – Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles (ACAV’s) of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment prowl for Viet Cong troops in War Zone “C” during the fourth day of Operation “Junction City,’ February 26. The modified Armored Personnel Carrier are flanked by M60 machine guns and fire a .50 caliber machine gun forward. The fast moving, fast firing ACAV’s carry a combat ready squad of Army troops, and have yet to be bested in a fight against enemy forces in Vietnam.
12.7mm Machine Gun (363-02647)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – Specialist Four John Crews, of 1st Brigade , 101st Airborne Division paratrooper sits behind an enemy 12.7mm heavy machine gun captured by the 2nd Battalion, 502nd (Airborne) Infantry during an engagement with the 95th North Vietnamese Army Regiment near Tuy Hoa on Operation Geronimo I. Seventy-three enemy were killed and 44 captured in the battle while friendly causalities were light.
Thunderbirds (363-02648)
Action at “Junction City” – “Thunderbirds” of the 118th Assault Helicopter Company, 145th Combat Aviation Battalion, reinforce a landing zone somewhere in War Zone C as Operation “Junction City” gets hot.
Color Ceremony (363-02649)
Cu Chi, Vietnam – Major General Fred C. Weyand (left), 25th Infantry Division commander, welcomes General John K. Waters (second from left), commander-in-chief, U.S. Army Pacific, during color ceremonies at the Cu Chi base camp Saturday, July 23. In the background are members of the Division’s staff, along with color bearers.
Destruction of Bunkers (363-02654)
Destruction of North Vietnamese Bunkers and artillery sites within and just North of the DMZ by 16-inch Guns of USS New Jersey is described to Capt. J. Edward Snyder Jr., Left, Commanding Officer, By 1st Lt. P.J. “Pat” Morocco, right, and Maj. John Clark. Morocco, Youngstown, O., Spotted the New Jersey’s First firing mission in Viet Nam Monday, Sept. 30, while Clark piloted the TA-4 aircraft from the first marine air wing, Mag 11, Da Nang.
Close Friendship (363-02666)
Bien Hoa – Close Friendship – Rex hams it up as he licks the face of his handler Airman First Class William C. Peeler, 21, of White Springs, Fla., while perched peacefully on a hurdle at the K-9 obstacle course at Bien Hoa air base. The dogs are fed four-pounds of the pellet-type meal, once a day by their handlers.
Three Pilots (363-02667)
Three pilots are seen pictured in front of a large aircraft. Two of the pilots are engaged in a handshake.
Outstanding Airman of 1968 (363-02668)
Saigon – Technical Sergeant Alfred Zarb, 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tuy Hoa Air Base Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) outstanding airman of the year, was recently presented the Seventh Air Force “Outstanding Airman of 1968” award by General William W. Momyer, 7th A F commander, Zarb and his wife. Phyllis, will be guests of the Air Force Association convention in Atlanta, April 3-5.
Doctor and Family (363-02669)
Saigon – Doctor and Family – Air Force Major Paul A, Whelan, 38, Shreveport, La., poses with his wife and 11 children. The major, a C-7A Caribou pilot at Vung Tau, will return to the United States to receive, Feb. 4, his doctorate in history from St. Louis University. The family will be on hand for the graduation.
Inside Job (363-02670)
Bien Hoa – Inside Job – Airman First Class Robert Chow, 22, Greenville, Miss., examines the inside of a jet engine afterburner. The engine shop at Bien Hoa Air Base repairs 35 engines a month which are used by the F-100 Supersabres.
Explaining to Crew Members (363-02671)
Southeast Asia – It was like this – Air Force Major William L. Kirk, 35, Tuscon, Ariz., and the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (center) explains to crew members of the EC-121D Warning Star how he shot down a MIG-21 over North Vietnam recently after the crew had alerted to the MIG’s presence. The EC-121D was on radar picket duty over the Guld of Tonkin and contacted Kirk’s F-4 Phantom flight when an enemy interceptor threatened an Air Force strike force. The Warning Star crew is assigned to the College Eye Task Force, a unit of the 552nd Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing.
Dak To (363-02685)
Dak To is a small Vietnamese village in the Central Highland Province of Kontum. It is garrisoned by Vietnamese Army units and elements of the U.S. Special Forces-trained Civilian Irregular Defense Group. The Battle for Dak To started with a minor action on 3 November involving a company of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. As the contact developed on the 4th and 5th, it become apparent that a large enemy force was operating in the Dak To area. This assumption was borne out during the ensuing week as U.S. forces engaged the enemy in several significant actions. Other U.S. ground forces involved are shown on the attached photograph which depicts the major actions in which there units were involved. Twelve days of action in the vicinity of Dak To have resulted in: 635 enemy killed, 136 weapons taken, 96 U.S. fatalities, 498 U.S. wounded, about 50% of whom have already returned to duty. U.S. ground elements were supported by: 565 U.S. Air Force tactical air sorties, 10 U.S. Air Force B-52 Missions, 894 Army armed helicopter sorties, more than 43,000 rounds of artillery fire.
Direct Hit (363-02686)
Enemy position in village near II Field Force, Vietnam, Headquarters, Long Binh, is set ablaze by tracer rounds fired by the Recon Platoon of the 2d Mechanized Battalion, 47th Infantry during Jan. 31 battle. The 9th Infantry Division force accounted for 50 enemy bodies and 10 detainees.
Captured Munitions (363-02687)
During heavy attack on Long Binh post Jan. 31, the 9th Infantry Division’s 2d Mechanized Battalion, 47th Infantry, were credited with over 200 enemy kills and 32 detainees. Weapons captured, some of which are shown above, were 26 AK-47 automatic rifles, 16 light machine guns, 24 RPG-2 rocket launchers, 12 RPG-7 rocket launchers, two .51 caliber machine guns, three 9mm ChiCom pistols, one RPK-2 light machine gun, four carbines and two 60mm mortars. Also captured were food, medical supplies, packs and clothing.
New Commander (363-02688)
Colonel William Brandenburg becomes the new Commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade as he accepts the colors from the outgoing Commander, Brigadier Karl W. Gustafason at a ceremony held on Long Binh Post on August 30.
Arrival of Engler (363-02689)
Tan Son Nhut – Vietnam, 25 (Army IO) – Lt. Gen. Jean E. Engler (right), newly-arrived deputy commanding general, U.S. Army, Vietnam, inspects the security guard upon his arrival at USARV headquarters. Accompanying Gen. Engler are Brig. Gen. John Norton (center) and Lt. Dean C. Ball (left), USARV security guard commander.
Richard Manley (363-02690)
Bien Hoa, Vietnam (IO) – Army Sgt. Richard J. Manley stops a moment to check the area during operation “Plum Bob.” Sgt. Manley is a member of Co. “C”, 16th Inf., 1st Div.
Dash for Helicopters (363-02698)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade dash for helicopters of the 82nd Aviation Battalion during the air assault phase of recent search and destroy operations in Phuoc Tuy Province.
Paratrooper (363-02699)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – An Army paratrooper of Company A. 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry moves out under fire to flank Viet Cong located on high ground to his right. Assault up the hill by this unit forced the VC to withdraw.
Search for Targets (363-02700)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Troops of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade search for targets after receiving sniper fire during a search and destroy operation in this province.
Securing Helicopter Landing Zone (363-02701)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Army paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade move into a treeline while securing a helicopter landing zone during operations in this province. The soldiers are members of the Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry.
Dash from Helicopter (363-02702)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade dash from helicopters of the 82nd Aviation Battalion during the air assault phase of recent search and destroy operations in Phuoc Tuy Province.
Taking Wash Off the Line (363-02703)
Bien Hoa, Vietnam – Specialist 4 Homer A. Duncan of Atlanta, Ga., takes wash off the line in a Viet Cong camp after the VC had fled from the U.S. Army Airborne troops during recent operations by the 173rd Airborne Brigade in War Zone “D”.
Musical Arrangement (363-02728)
PFC Rick Ansbro of Levittown, Pennsylvania, accompanies Brother Paul Trung in an arrangement of “The Yellow Submarine.” Brother Trung, one of Vietnamese Catholic priests in charge of the Christian Brothers School, in an accomplished guitarist and speaks English fluently.
Tunnel System Uncovered (363-02953)
A Royal Australian platoon sergeant removes sand-filled aluminum dishpan that was used by the Viet Cong to hide the entrance to a supply tunnel. The tunnel, about ten feet deep, had documents, clothing and equipment. The hole was found when a soldier was detailed to dig a refuse hole. His first strike hit the rim of the wash pan, “Which gave him quite a start,” said his company commander.
Tunnel System Uncovered (363-02954)
Royal Australian officer has a smoke in a Viet Cong classroom discovered during Operation Crimp 35 miles North of Saigon. The holes to his left are entrances to a nine-miles maze of tunnels that honeycombed the area. A search of the tunnel complex revealed many weapons, several tons of rice and thousands or rounds of ammunition. Included in the cache was recoil-less rifle, a mortar, 59 individual weapons, 20 automatic weapons, 25,560 rounds of the small arms ammunition, and assorted clothing and personal equipment. The walls of the classroom were 3-6 inches thick concrete. Royal Australian Engineers destroyed most of the tunnel complex.
Villagers (363-02955)
Some villagers are seen carrying supplies on a path as soldiers interact with them.
Villagers (363-02956)
A bunch of villagers appear to carrying supplies from some type of market.
Villagers (363-02957)
Some villagers are interacting with soldiers for supplies, baskets are seen at their feet.
Soldiers with Medical Supplies (363-02958)
Some Vietnamese soldiers are sitting at a picnic table rifling through what appears to be some sort of medical supplies.
Soldier with Child (363-02959)
A Vietnamese soldier is sitting next to a young child who smiles for the photo.
Villagers (363-02960)
Vietnamese villagers stand with baskets as they wait for soldier to let them through a barrier.
Bikes (363-02961)
Some Vietnamese villagers are riding bikes on a road, some buildings are seen to the left of them and a military vehicle to the right.
Three People (363-02962)
Two men and woman pose for a photograph
Buildings (363-02963)
Several buildings made from metal scrapes are photographed. A guy in the bike is seen in the background.
Tae Koo Hamlet (363-02964)
Four people stand next to the Tae Koo Hamlet sign as their photo is taken.
Tae Koo Hamlet (363-02965)
Four people stand next to the Tae Koo Hamlet sign as their photo is taken.
Aerial Photo (363-02966)
An aerial photo
Tae Koo Hamlet (363-02969)
Seven people pose in front of the Tae Koo Hamlet sign
Huts (363-02970)
Some huts are photographed, some bikes are seen underneath one.
Villager (363-02971)
A Villager’s photo is taken
Vietnamese Soldiers in Camp (363-02972)
Some Vietnamese are photographed in their camp, some are laying down. Their uniforms are seen in the foreground.
Vietnamese Soldiers Sewing (363-02973)
Two Vietnamese soldiers are seen in their camp. One is sewing some part of uniform another is seen in the background with a bag between his feet.
Vietnamese Soldiers in Camp (363-02974)
Several Vietnamese soldiers are seen standing next to a large pile of straw
Soldiers (363-02986)
Some soldiers are covered in vegetation on their helmets, one soldier is holding a rifle
Soldier (363-02987)
A soldier covered in vegetation is handling a rifle
Structure (363-02988)
Some sort of structure is pictured, a soldiers helmet is seen at the top and wires are seen descending from the top on all sides. Mountains are seen in the background.
Soldiers (363-02989)
Two soldiers are seen covered in vegetation, one is holding a rifle
Soldier (363-02990)
A Vietnamese soldier is photographed holding his rifle sitting in some field.
Soldier (363-02991)
A Vietnamese soldier is photographed covered in vegetation, holding some type of weapon in his hands
Flags (363-02992)
The South Vietnamese flag and the South Korean flag are flying on flag poles in what appears to be some kind of camp
Flags (363-02993)
The South Vietnamese flag and the South Korean flag are flying on flag poles in what appears to be some kind of camp
Village (363-02994)
A village is photographed as the villagers walk about
Village (363-02995)
A village is photographed as the villagers walk about
Soldier with Helicopter (363-02996)
A soldier is photographed in front of a helicopter
Australian Soldiers (363-02997)
Two Australian soldiers pose for a photograph
Cases (363-02998)
Soldiers are seen standing next to several stack of cases that are labeled “Coke”
Cases (363-02999)
Soldiers are seen standing next to several stack of cases that are labeled “Coke”
Soldiers (363-03000)
Two soldiers are seen walking down a dirt path, a motor vehicle is seen coming towards them in the background. A helicopter is seen to their side.
Soldiers (363-03001)
Two soldiers are photographed, one is carrying a case labeled “Coke”, tents are seen in the background
Soldiers (363-03002)
Two soldiers are photographed, one is carrying a case labeled “Coke”, tents are seen in the background
Soldier (363-03003)
A soldier has his photo taken
Soldier (363-03004)
A soldier has his photo taken
Soldiers (363-03005)
Two soldiers have their photo taken
Soldier (363-03006)
A soldier has his photo taken
Soldier with Cannon (363-03007)
A soldier is standing next to a cannon like weapon, with ammunition and vegetation surrounding him
Soldier with Cannon (363-03008)
A soldier is approaching a cannon like weapon
Soldiers (363-03009)
Soldiers are seen around a military Jeep which is covered in vegetation
Soldiers (363-03010)
Soldiers are seen around a military Jeep which is covered in vegetation
Soldier with Sunglasses (363-03011)
A soldier wearing sunglasses moves them off his eyes to read something on a map
Soldier with Sunglasses (363-03012)
A soldier wearing sunglasses moves them off his eyes to read something on a map
Soldier with Sunglasses (363-03013)
A soldier is holding a pair of sunglasses and a map as his photo is taken
Soldier with Map (363-03014)
A soldier is holding a map
Soldier with Map (363-03015)
A soldier is holding a map
Soldier (363-03016)
A shirtless soldier has his photo taken
Soldiers (363-03017)
Two soldiers have their photo taken, one is holding a case labeled “Coke”
Cases (363-03018)
Several stacks of cases labeled “Coke” are pictured after being unloaded from a military vehicle
Cases (363-03019)
Several stacks of cases labeled “Coke” are pictured after being unloaded from a military vehicle
Soldiers in Camp (363-03188)
Some soldiers appear to be standing in some kind of camp
Base Operations (363-03189)
A building with a sign reading “Base Operations” is pictured with military vehicles off to the side
Marina (363-03190)
A person is sitting on the edge near some type of water. A line of trucks is seen in the background
Marina (363-03191)
A shot of some kind of body of water, possibly a marina. A line of trucks is seen in the background
Chaplain Sullivan (363-02581) (1963)
Pleiku – Air Force Capt. T. Raymond Sullivan, 39, a Boston Irishman who speaks Swahili, was recently assigned to the Pleiku air base as Catholic chaplain. This is Chaplain Sullivan’s second trip overseas as a priest. His first was as a Catholic missionary with Kikuyu tribesmen in Kenya, Africa from 1959 to 1963.