Original caption: "Capt. Jerry Rhein (left), USAF advisor to the Vietnamese 2nd Liaison Sq., goes over a flight plan with a Vietnamese Air Force pilot in front of their L-19 aircraft." Two pilots discuss a map in from of a small airplane.
Original caption: "Measuring results of rice production increase from rice demonstration at a field near Can Tho, Phong Dinh Province." Two American men and a group of Vietnamese people measure rice in baskets and sacks.
Original caption: "Saigon - Highest Vietnamese Award -Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Moore, who was responsible for conducting aerial combat operations in Southeast Asia for two and one half years, wears South Viet Nam's highest award - the Viet Nam National Order, Third Grade - on a ribbon around his neck. Moore received the decoration from Prime Minister Nguygen Cao Ky - the only other person to have received the award. Moore left Viet Nam July 1 to become vice commander-in-chief, Pacific Air Forces." US Airman stands behind a podium, wearing several medals. A soldier holding the American flag and a shield with the seal of the Air Force is in the background.
Original caption: "Capt. Jerry Rhein (left), U.S. Air Force advisor to the Vietnam Air Force 2nd Liaison Sq., prepares to take off with a Vietnamese Air Force pilot in the front seat of an L-19." Two pilots sit in a small plane.
Original caption: "Capt. Jerry Rhein (right), U.S. Air Force pilot with the 2nd liaison Sq., discusses a mission with Vietnamese Air force pilot in Front of an L-19." Two pilots stand in front of a small plane.
Original caption: "Maj. Bill Burgin (center), U.S. Air force air liaison advisor to the Republic of Viet Nam's 21st Army Division, plans a counterinsurgency mission with two Vietnamese Army officers." Pilots gathered discussing around a map. Behind them is a bookcase full of maps.
Original caption: "Flat bottom rice boats which were used to haul steel beams for the antenna are now used to bring rocks and sand for road construction at the site." Vietnamese people gather around a group of three boats in a swampy area. In the background are three similar boats punting across the swamp, with far away buildings along the shore.
Original caption: "Huge antennas are being erected on the outskirts of Saigon by the USAF to provide a new tactical and administrative communications system for the Republic of Viet Nam. Note Road in foreground being built with sand and gravel brought in by flat bottom boats." Antennas tower over a fenced field.
Original caption: "Nugent Decorated - Airman First Class Patrick J. Nugent, 25, Austin. Texas, President Johnson's son-in-law, receives the Air Medal from Colonel John W. Pauly, 45, Albany, NY, commander, 315th Special Operations Wing, Phan Rang Air Base, Vietnam. Nugent, a C-123 Provider loadmaster, was decorated for meritorious achievement on successful and important missions under hazardous conditions in the air over South Vietnam. A member of the 309th Special Operations Squadron, he has flown more than 410 combat sorties while logging 536 combat hours in the C-123 Provider." An American man in uniform pins a medal to the chest of an Air Force pilot. There is an American flag in the background.
