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Vietnamese boy during a Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." On the other side of some barbed wire, a young Vietnamese boy in a cowboy hat strikes a pose. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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Children during a Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." On the other side of some barbed wire, two young children huddle near the corner of a building. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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Vietnamese boy during a Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A young Vietnamese boy in a ballcap walking up the stairs of a building. A soldier approaches from the background. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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American Marine during a Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A U.S. Army soldier, named Svec. In the background are others beneath a tent. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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American Marine during a Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A U.S. Army soldier, named Svec. In the background are other men and a tent. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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Children during a Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." Three young Vietnamese children. The oldest, a girl in the center, is stretching. A younger girl in a broad hat stands beside her. On the other side stands a boy. Above them waves the South Vietnamese flag. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A Vietnamese soldier carrying a rifle amid tents. On the right stands a boy wearing oversized clothes. Other children can be seen within the tents. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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Marine Corp County Fair Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." Vietnamese soldiers walking through an aisle of tents. Children can be seen within the tents. In Marine Corps slang, “County Fair†referred to the practice of checking villages for Viet Cong soldiers hiding amongst the civilian population. Marine Corpsmen would enter the village early in the morning and wake the villagers. They would then make villagers leave their homes and go through a series of checks. In the meantime, South Vietnamese soldiers would search their homes. Villagers who passed the inspection were given soap, rations, and other rewards, and any suspected Viet Cong were arrested.
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Korean soldier sewing Two Korean soldiers in their camp. One is sewing some part of his uniform. Another is seen in the background with a bag between his feet.
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South Vietnamese and South Korean flags South Vietnamese flag and South Korean flag flying on flag poles in what appears to be some kind of camp or military base.
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Vietnamese slum A Vietnamese street through a slum. Villagers walk through the street.
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South Vietnamese and South Korean flags South Vietnamese flag and South Korean flag flying on flag poles in what appears to be some kind of camp or military base.
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Vietnamese slum A Vietnamese street through a slum. Villagers walk through the street.
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Keever with soldiers in doboks Keever stands with a group of six Korean soldiers, posing for a photograph. Four of the men are wearing martial arts uniforms, probably taekwondo doboks.
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Korean soldier A Korean man with an military helmet on. He has a deck of cards in the band of his hat. Crates and long grass are in the background.
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Village houses Some houses with corrugated iron roofing. Some bikes are underneath an awning.
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Keever with Korean soldiers Keever stands next to two Korean soldiers posing for a photograph. They are in an open lot.
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Tae Koo Hamlet sign Four people stand next to the Tae Koo Hamlet sign as their photo is taken. There is a woman and three Korean soldiers. The sign is in Vietnamese, Korean, and English. (damaged)
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Keever with soldiers in doboks Keever stands with a group of six Korean soldiers, posing for a photograph. Four of the men are wearing martial arts uniforms, probably taekwondo doboks.
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Tae Koo Hamlet sign Seven people stand next to the Tae Koo Hamlet sign as their photo is taken. There is a woman and six Korean soldiers. The sign is in Vietnamese, Korean, and English. (damaged)
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Military base aerial photo An aerial photo of a military base surrounded by a trench.
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Shacks Shacks made from metal scraps. A man riding a bike is in the background.
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Tae Koo Hamlet sign Four people stand next to the Tae Koo Hamlet sign as their photo is taken. There is a woman and three Korean soldiers. The sign is in Vietnamese, Korean, and English. (damaged)
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Tank broken down Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." A Marine Corps vehicle. The lable "USMC 108104" can be seen on the side.
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Tank broken down Original caption: "USMC - County Fair." American soldiers sitting around and on a severely damaged tank. One soldier, probably wounded, lies down inside the tank, while another sits beside him tends to him.
