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Nguyễn Văn Thiệu and Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh stand on the deck of a U.S. 7th Fleet ship. They are surrounded by American soldiers saluting.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu and Nguyễn, Thị Mai Anh on a US Navy Ship

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu aboard a U.S. Navy 7th Fleet ship with an unidentified Vietnamese man and American officers.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on a US Navy Ship with American officers

"President Thieu Visits Constellation - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Second Class James A. Purl shakes hands with Republic of Vietnam President Nguyen Von Theiu aboard the San Diego-based attack aircraft carrier USS Constellation. President Thieu arrived aboard Constellation on July 10, 1968 to present awards to 41 men of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. Purl is the son of Mrs. A.C. Crouse of Eldorado Springs, Mo., and husband of the former Miss Maureen A. Behwing of Bremerton, Wash., (now of 579 Moss St., Chula Vista, Chula.) Purl is a 14-year Navy veteran. He has been serving aboard Constellation since Nov. 1963, and is presently making his fourth combat tour off of the coast of Vietnam." President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu speaking with an American officer and an American out of uniform. There is a plane in the background.

James A. Purl shakes hands with Republic of President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on USS Constellation

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu aboard a U.S. Navy 7th Fleet ship with American officers. Many American sailors are in the background.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on a US Navy Ship with American officers

"Enemy clothing, personal equipment and Russian-made sighting device are inspected by U.S. Navy river patrol boat crewmen who captured them early this morning. Crewmen of the PBE-753 and PBR-754, based at Nha Be, eight miles South of Saigon, killed at least 15 enemy troops believed to have been involved in the rocket attack on U.S. Army airfield at Vung Tau, 35 miles southeast of Saigon." A group of American soldiers stand around a pile of clothing and equipment.

American soldiers inspect Russian-made enemy equipment

"Lieutenant (junior grade) James F. Morgan, Jr., USN, of Havertown, Pa., examines an enemy sighting device recovered from sampan in which at least 15 enemy soldiers were killed by U.S. Navy Forces early today. The action occurred as the sampan attempted to cross the Mo Nhat River in Phuoc Tuy Province, 27 miles southeast of Saigon. Carrying case for the Russian-made weapon sight is at lower left." An American sailor holds a piece of sighting equipment. More equipment sits in front of him, including some metal equipment cases. Another American sailor is in the background in the right of the frame.

Captured enemy sighting device

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu aboard a U.S. Navy 7th Fleet ship with American officers. Many American sailors are in the background.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on a US Navy Ship with American officers

"The CH46 'Sea Knight' is a turbine powered, twin rotor helicopter designed to carry cargo and personnel." Three US Marine Corps helicopters in flight.

CH64 Sea Knight helicopter

"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, Sep. 30, while Clark piloted the TA-4 aircraft from the first marine air wing, Mag 11, Da Nang." Three American sailors stand close together and talk.

J. Edward Snyder Jr., P.J. "Pat" Morocco, and John Clark discuss the destruction of North Vietnamese bunkers

Original title: "'Key' to the Army 'Palmer House.'" "Rear Admiral Spencer R. Smith, CEC, USN, center, gives Army Lieutenant General Bruce C. Palmer, left, a huge, symbolic key to his new $5 million headquarters complex being built by the Navy at Long Binh, South Vietnam. Rear Admiral Smith as Deputy Commander Pacific Division, Southeast Asia and Officer in Charge of Construction, Republic of Vietnam, for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) directs the civilian contractor, RMK-BRJ, (represented by General Manager Jim Lilly, at right.) This year NAVFAC is observing its 125th anniversary." Giant key is presented to Seabees. Seabees news release 18-67 (48).

Seabees receive giant key

Soldiers gathering on the shore. Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos.

Soldiers gathering on shore, Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations

Troops running from ships onto shore. Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos.

Soldiers running to shore, Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations

American soldiers run from a beach up a hill. There are amphibious landing boats in the background.

Beach landing

A tank parked on a beach, surrounded by several American soldiers and military equipment.

Tank on beach

"Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung Mu, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach." An amphibious landing on a beach. There are lines of soldiers and several tanks making their way from the beach up a sandy hill.

Amphibious landing at Vung Mu

"Fighting the Fire on USS Oriskany - an Oriskany officer puts on his oxygen breathing apparatus in preparation to fight the major fire on the aircraft carrier for three hours." A group of American men stand together, possibly on the deck of a ship. One man in the center puts on a gas mask.

USS Oriskany officer puts on his oxygen mask

"First Aid to Injured - Immediate first aide is given to one of the injured crewmen aboard USS Oriskany in the vicinity of the ship's quarterdeck. The fire which blazed on the aircraft carrier for three hours on Oct. 26, took 43 lives and injured 16." A large group of American men stand on the deck of a ship. A few wear life jackets.

First aid given to the injured crewmen aboard USS Oriskany

"Nha Trang - Summit at Sea - Representing three close partners in recent operations against enemy forces near Nha Trang, Army Captain Donald J. Banta, 27, Las Vegas (left); Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Joseph W Lentine, 45, San Jose, Calif., and Navy Lieutenant (junior grade) Joseph D. Lopez, 30, Central Valley, Calif. scan a chart of Nha Trang, where the action took place. Against a background of the area in which the three found and destroyed Charlie, the three represent Army artillery, Air Force Spooks and Navy harbor defense units that spotted Communists on the coastline." Three American military men stand together looking at a map and talking.

Army, Air Force, and Navy personnel discuss Nha Trang enemy forces

USS Constellation out at sea.

USS Constellation

The Navy's new A-7A Corsair II being readied for launch from the deck of the USS Ranger.

A-7A Corsair II readied for launch

Two Corsairs II's of the VA-147 in flight.

Two Corsairs II's of the VA-147 in flight

USS Ranger at sea.

USS Ranger at sea

An A-7A Corsair II, the Navy's newest attack aircraft, comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the USS Ranger, with other A-7s being shown in the foreground.

A-7A Corsair II landing

A-7A Corsair II of VA-147 with bomb load.

A-7A Corsair II of VA-147 with bomb load

USS Ranger at sea. Photo is taken of the whole ship from the side.

USS Ranger at sea

USS Ranger flight deck with aircraft aboard.

USS Ranger flight deck

"Three of the Navy's new A-7A Corsair II attack aircraft from Attack Squadron 147 flying in formation." Three US Navy planes in flight in formation above mountains.

Three Corsair II

A Corsair II in flight with a second aircraft.

Corsair II

"The US2B is a twin-engine, six seat utility aircraft." A US Marine Corps plane sitting in an airfield. (damaged)

US2B plane

"The TF9J 'Cougar' is a single engine, two seat aircraft utilized as a tactical airborne coordinator." A US Marine Corps jet sitting in an airfield.

TF9J Cougar plane

"The EF10B 'Skynight' is a two-plane twin-jet aircraft utilizing electronics to provide intelligence and countermeasures." A US Marine Corps jet sitting in an wet airfield.

EF10B Skynight jet

"The A4 'Skyhawk' is a single seat, high performance attack bomber." A US Marine Corps jet in flight.

A4 Skyhawk jet

"An A6A 'Intruder' is a two seat jet, high altitude attack bomber, capable of carrying a heavy load of conventional weapons." A US Marine Corps jet sitting in a rainy airfield.

A6A Intruder jet

"The UH1E 'Huey' is s jet turbine helicopter, designed for utility use. A Gunship version supplies close air support." A US Marine Corps helicopter sitting in an airfield. (damaged)

UH1E Huey helicopter

"The F8 'Crusader' is supersonic, single seat swept-wing fighter aircraft." A US Marine Corps jet sitting in an airfield.

F8 Crusader jet

"The CH37 'Deuce' is a twin-engine, heavy transport helicopter utilized for cargo and personnel." A US Marine Corps helicopter sits in a field and unloads a military Jeep.

CH37 Deuce helicopter

"The UH34D is a single engine helicopter designed for transportation of cargo and personnel including aeromedical evacuations." A US Marine Corps helicopter in flight above a jungle. There are two more helicopters far in the background.

UH34D helicopter

"Leadership in Action - Cpl. Bryant C. Collins (right) (Hartford, Conn.) talks to MajGen. Wood B. Kyle, 3rd Marine Division commanding general, after he was awarded the Navy Cross during Memorial Day ceremonies at Phu Bai. Collins received the United States' second highest combat award for personally killing 11 Viet Cong during a four-hour battle and taking command of hs reconnaissance patrol and leading them safely from deep in enemy territory after his company commander was killed." A US military officer pins a medal to the chest of a soldier. A military camp is in the background.

MajGen. Wood B. Kyle awards the Navy Cross to Bryant C. Collins

"USS Independence pilots who destroyed a North Vietnamese portable surface-to-air sight gather in front of their aircraft today. They are (left to right) Lieutenant Commander C.E. Garber of Mount Crawford, Virginia Commander Harry B. Southworth of Mexico, New York, and Lieutenant (Junior Crade) Ken Jones of Kirksville, Missouri." Portrait of three US airmen standing in front of an airplane.

USS Independence pilots

A plane in flight. Landing gear is still visible. Photo taken from another plane.

7th Fleet plane

"7th Fleet" A row of Navy airplanes sitting on an aircraft carrier in open water. One airplane has just taken off.

7th Fleet plane

"7th Fleet" A row of Navy airplanes sitting on an aircraft carrier in open water. One airplane has just taken off.

7th Fleet plane

"7th Fleet" A view of the open ocean. A low-flying airplane approaches the aircaft carrier from which the photo was taken. In the background a second aircraft carrier can be seen.

7th Fleet plane

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Lt (jg) Grant R. Townsend (left), of West Palm Beach, Fla., Navy pilot rescued from North Vietnam following bailout from his strike aircraft July 28, is all smiles as he embraces U.S. Air Force rescue pilot 1st Lt. Walter F. Turk of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Lieutenant Turk's rescue helicopter snatched the Navy flyer from capture or death with only moments to spare." Two American pilots standing side-by-side embracing.

Lt (jg) Grant R. Townsend embracing U.S. Air Force rescue pilot 1st Lt. Walter F. Turk

American soldiers run from a beach up a hill. There are amphibious landing boats in the background.

Beach landing

A tank parked on a beach, surrounded by several American soldiers and military equipment.

Tank on beach

"Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung Mu, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach." Five amphibious boats full of American soldiers sail in front of an anchored naval ship.

Amphibious boats and naval ship

"Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung Mu, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach." An amphibious landing on a beach. There are lines of soldiers and several tanks making their way from the beach up a sandy hill.

Amphibious landing at Vung Mu

"'Take Five' - Mr. Melvin Werner (center), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and two Vietnamese welders with the Saigon Naval Shipyard relax for a few minutes between periods of instructions on better welding techniques. Mr. Werner and three other welders from the Naval Shipyard at Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assistance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December." An American man and two Vietnamese men laugh together. They are holding welding masks.

Melvin Werner, a US Navy welder, relaxing with two Vietnamese welders

"Technical Tips - Mr. Ruberto Bontog (second from left), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is shown giving tips in the art of metal cutting with an acetylene torch to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assistance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December." An American man and a Vietnamese man watch two Vietnamese men welding. They all wear protective goggles.

Ruberto Bontog, a US Navy welder, training Vietnamese welders

"Running A Bead - Mr. Melvin Werner (left), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Peral Harbor, Hawaii, keeps a close eye on a Vietnamese welder running a bead with an arc-welder on the underside of a medium landing craft (LCM) at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. Mr. Werner and three other welders from the Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assistance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December." An American man watches a Vietnamese man welding.

Melvin Werner, a US Navy welder, training Vietnamese welders

Original title: "Quick Change Artists." "Seabee steelworkers remove damaged M8Al steel matting from the parking apron at Dong Ha airfield (Official U.S. Navy Photograph)." Steelworkers removed damaged steel. Seabees news release 79-67 (34).

Removing damaged steel

Original title: "Seabees Quick on Job." "U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion SEVEN instantly rushed equipment to DaNang Air Base in South Vietnam recently to help clear the field of aircraft destroyed in an early morning Viet Cong attack. Among those responding to the Air Force request for assistance are Navy Seabees George J. Furtado (operating crane) and Robert L. Bowman (signaling directions). Seabee Battalion SEVEN is based at DaNang East to provide support to combat units. This year, Seabees mark the 25th anniversary of their organization, which served outstandingly in World War II and Korea--and is doing so again in Vietnam." Clearing debris off of air field with a crane. Seabees news release RVN 242 (58).

Clearing debris

Original title: "Seabees! Sisters! Orphans! Toys!" "Commander B. L. Saravia, Mobile Construction battalion FORTY commanding officer, jokes with Sister Mary Consolation and children of the Sam Hai Catholic church near Chu Lai, South Vietnam, before recently presenting their Chapel with 12 boxes of toys. The sister then gave them to orphans and needy families. Standing with the sister are from left: commander Saravia: Lieutenant (junior grade) D. P. Bodine, MCB-40 Catholic Lay Leader; Sister Mary Consolation; and Chaplain (Father) James Harris from MCB-8, who works closely with Sam Hai Parish." Delivery of toys to Vietnamese orphans by Seabees. Seabees news release 3-67 (62).

Seabee delivers toys

Original title: "So, Dad's an Admiral!" "Navy Seabee Bill Stoffle takes time out at Chu Lai, South Vietnam to catch up on reading -- especially the item about his father being recently nominated to rank of Rear Admiral in the Coast Guard Reserve by President Johnson. The elder Soffle was the commanding officer of a Coast Guard Seabee battalion in the Pacific during World War II. Young Stoffle, who now serves in Naval Mobile construction Battalion SEVENTY ONE, recently received a promotion, too -- to the rating of Builder Third Class. This year, the Seabees are observing their 25th anniversary." Seabee stops work to read the news. More Seabees are in the background pouring concrete. Seabees news release 28-67 (50).

Seabee reads newspaper

"Kelly Faith, Daughter of Navy SEABEE Equipment Operator Third Class and Mrs. Robert G. Hammond, just joined the Seabee Ranks and announced her arrival with the Seabee emblem decorating her 'uniform of the day.' Poppa hasn't seen the new lady yet. He's a member of Mobile construction Battalion 133 and has been in Vietnam since Feb. He's anxiously awaiting his return to homeport at the Gulfport (Mississippi) Seabee Center and a 'get acquainted' leave period." Baby wearing Seabee clothing. Seabees news release 93-67 (51).

Seabee baby clothing

"'Doctor' Les Lagada, Navy Seabee Hospital Corpsman first class of Putol, Republic of the Philippines, examines a Vietnamese infant during village sick call. Lagda makes his medical rounds five times a week at which time he treats 50 to 100 Vietnamese daily. Because of his efforts, Lagda is 'Bac Si' - 'Number One' - in the eyes of the villagers. Lagda is part of the 13-man U.S. Navy Seabee Team 0406 which is located in Bao Trai conducting civic action projects for the South Vietnamese. It is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with seven other such teams from U.S. Naval Construction Battalions in Vietnam." A Seabee doctor examines a Vietnamese infant. Seabees news release 25-67 (64).

Seabee doctor with a baby

"To help the people of Bob Sinh Province in South Vietnam show their appreciation for the construction work done by the Navy Seabees in their behalf, this Vietnamese singing group performs at Chu Lai for U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion EIGHT. The singers travel throughout South Vietnam encouraging their people to fight communism and often exposing themselves to Viet Cong terrorism." Vietnamese singing group performs for the Seabees. Two hold guitars. Seabees news release 170-67 (55).

Anti-communist singers perform for Seabees

"South Vietnamese guests sample American food for the first time while visiting Naval Mobile Construction Battalion EIGHT at Chu Lai to express appreciation for construction work done in their province by the American Seabees." Vietnamese man stands in line being served American food for the first time. Seabees news release 170-67 (55).

South Vietnamese villagers sample American food

"A gift of thanks--A Vietnamese high school girl shyly presents Seabee Lieutenant Commander G.R. Gilmore, operations officer of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eight, a watermelon in appreciation of the battalion's construction accomplishments in her province of Binh Son, South Vietnam." Girl from Binh Son Province presents watermelon to an American military official. Seabees news release 170-67 (55).

Girl give watermelon to American soldier

"Paunchy pet--'I started out at a very tender age.' Esmeralda tells Seabee Petty Officer Third class George A. Bradley in this personal interview at Da Nang, Vietnam." Holding a pen and notepad, Petty Officer Third Class George A. Bradley kneels in front of a fat little pig. Seabees news release 25-67 (46).

Esmerelda the Pig

"Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung Mu, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach." Five amphibious boats full of American soldiers sail in front of an anchored naval ship.

Amphibious boats and naval ship

An amphibious craft parked on shore.

Amphibious craft

An amphibious craft parked on shore. An American soldier walks past it.

Amphibious craft

"40 knots - The USS Gallup knifes through the quiet South China Sea along the coast of South Vietnam in an Operation Market Time patrol. Gallup's 13,500 horsepower turbojet engine is capable of accelerating the ship from 0 to 40 knots in less than 60 seconds. Gallup, while on patrol inspects junks and sampans for possible enemy infiltration of arms, men and supplies to the Viet Cong ashore in South Vietnam." An American Navy ship on the open water.

USS Gallup

"Nha Trang - Summit at Sea - Representing three close partners in recent operations against enemy forces near Nha Trang, Army Captain Donald J. Banta, 27, Las Vegas (left); Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Joseph W Lentine, 45, San Jose, Calif., and Navy Lieutenant (junior grade) Joseph D. Lopez, 30, Central Valley, Calif. scan a chart of Nha Trang, where the action took place. Against a background of the area in which the three found and destroyed Charlie, the three represent Army artillery, Air Force Spooks and Navy harbor defense units that spotted Communists on the coastline." Three American military men stand together looking at a map and talking.

Army, Air Force, and Navy personnel discuss Nha Trang enemy forces

"Lieutenant Commander Philip W. Koehler, USN, of the Navy Section, MAAG Vietnam, checks a manifest list with Lieutenant Nguyen Thanh Nhan of Vietnamese Naval Headquarters as the first shipment of Operation Handclasp gift clothing if off-loaded at Saigon. The clothing was collected by U.S. Navy men and their families in Hawaii and will be distributed by the Vietnamese Navy to villagers in the Ca Mau peninsula." An American sailor and a Vietnamese sailor stand together on a dock on next to a truck. They look at a piece of paper together.

Checking ship manifest for Operation Handclasp

Marine William Gilliland rushes a Vietnamese child to medical aid

Marine William Gilliland rushes a Vietnamese child to medical aid

"The RF4B 'Phantom' is a photographic/reconnaissance version of the versatile F4B supersonic aircraft." A US Marine Corps jet sitting in an airfield.

RF4B Phantom jet

"The CH53A 'Sea Stallion' is a twin-turbine, heavy transport helicopter." A US Marines helicopter in flight.

CH53A Sea Stallion helicopter

"The O1C is a single-engine, two seat light observation aircraft." A US Marines plane in flight.

O1C plane

"The KC-130F 'Hercules' is a four engine, long-range aircraft designed to provide inflight refueling or transportation of personnel or cargo." A US Marines plane sits on an air base.

KC-130F Hercules plane

"The C-117 is a twin-engine, medium range aircraft, designed for use as a diversified cargo, personnel or ambulance transport." A US Marines airplane sits on a runway.

C-117 plane

"The F4B 'Phantom' is a supersonic, two-place, twin-engine all weather aircraft." Two jet planes on a wet runway.

F4B Phantom jet

U.S. Navy hospital ship on the open ocean.

U.S. Navy hospital ship

"Specialist Four Joseph Sebring of Wavecon, Ohio, a member of the 127th MP Company's ship security team in Qui Nhon, keeps a close watch for enemy divers or mines while on board a ship anchored in the harbor. MPs from the 127th MP Company, 93rd MP Battalion provide security for the entire Qui Nhon Bay Area." An American sailor looks over the side of a boat.

Watching for enemy divers and mines

An American river patrol boat sailing away from a dock. There is a large naval ship docked in the background.

American river patrol boat

USS Ranger aircraft carrier on the South China Sea.

USS Ranger

A Naval aircraft carrier out at sea.

Aircraft carrier

A press release with pictures and descriptions of the aircrafts flown from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier.

Aircraft flown from USS Kitty Hawk

"Adm. David L. MacDonald, US Chief of Naval Operations, (L) is greeted by Vice Adm. Paul P. Blackburn, Jr., Commander Seventh Fleet, on the flagship Oklahoma City. During his 10-day tour of Navy and Marine forces in the Pacific, Adm. MacDonald made an overnight visit 12 Sep. to the fleet commander and his flagship." Two American naval officers walk toward the camera and smile and another gets out of a helicopter in the background.

David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, greeted on USS Oklahoma City

"During his visit to the Seventh Fleet flagship Oklahoma City Adm. David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, cuts a cake commemorating his 59th birthday. The four-star Navy boss is touring Navy and Marine Forces in the Pacific." An American naval officer smiles and cuts a cake in an industrial kitchen. A flag hangs behind him.

David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, cutting his birthday cake

"RADM, James R. Reedy USN, Commander carrier task force 77 greets, Adm. David L. MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations on the flight deck of the USS Independence. V.Adm. Paul Blackburn Commander 7th Fleet and V.Adm. Paul E. Ramsey are in background." Two American Naval officers shake hands under the wing of a plane as two more officers look on in the background.

David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, greeted on USS Independence

"Adm. David L MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations steps down from C1A/IR-craft after landing on board the USS Independence. He is greeted by Ens. Richard E. Newbert UNSR, Air Traffic Officer" A US Navy officer disembarks a small plane. A soldier standing in front of him salutes.

David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, arriving on USS Independence

"Adm. David L MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations is greeted by Capt. John E. Kennedy C.O. of the USS Independence. Adm MacDonald and his party are on a tour of naval ships and installations in the South China Sea and Vietnam." Two American Naval officers shake hands and smile, as another officer smiles in the background. There is a naval plane behind them.

David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, touring USS Independence

"RADM James R Reedy, USN, Commander Task Force 77 looks on as Admiral David L. MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations, on the bridge of the USS Independence." Two American naval officers stand in a ships bridge and discuss a stack of papers.

David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, on USS Independence

"RADM James R Reedy, USN, Commander Task force 77 looks on as Admiral David L. MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations speaks to the crew of the USS Independence." Two American Naval officers stand together, as one talks on a PA system. (damaged)

David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations speaking to USS Independence's crew

USS Midway, an American aircraft carrier, on the sea. There are two smaller naval ships beside it.

USS Midway

USS Midway, an American aircraft carrier, on the sea.

USS Midway

Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh and another Vietnamese woman walk past a group of saluting American officers and sailors. They are onboard a US Navy 7th Fleet ship.

Nguyễn, Thị Mai Anh on a US Navy Ship with American officers

Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh and another Vietnamese woman walk past a group of saluting American officers and sailors. They are onboard a US Navy 7th Fleet ship.

Nguyễn, Thị Mai Anh on a US Navy Ship with American officers

Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh and another Vietnamese woman stand with American officers. They are onboard a US Navy 7th Fleet ship.

Nguyễn, Thị Mai Anh on a US Navy Ship with American officers

"Better than bullets - Navy Doctor Jerry A. Shields dresses a Vietnamese child's head after treating her for an abscess. Her mother looks on, surrounded by Marines. The 'clinic' is an amphibious tractor from the 1st Amphibian Bn., 3rd Marine Division. Twice a week amtracs visit a sampan community on the Han River at Da Nang to take medical help to the people, most of whom have never before received any medical treatment. Says a veteran Marine: 'This sure beats bullets as a way to win, and it's so much more lasting.'" A Vietnamese woman holds a baby who has a bandaged head. Two American men, one smoking a cigar, check the bandages.

Navy Doctor Jerry A. Shields dresses a Vietnamese child's head

USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier on the open sea.

USS Kitty Hawk

USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier on the open sea.

USS Kitty Hawk

"Smoke 3,000 feet high - follows eruption of 500-foot-diameter fireball, Sep. 18, 1966, from secondary explosion at Ninh Binh railway in North Vietnam. Navy pilots from the carrier USS Intrepid continued a four-day attack on the area which included Nihnh Binh railroad yards, RR Bridge, RR by-pass bridge, two trains totaling nearly 100 boxcars, and about 60 trucks. One train is seen at lower left along a rocky ridge. Trucks along roads were trying to salvage cargo from the bottled up trains." Aerial photo of a bomb cloud over a railway.

Aerial photo of a bombing of Ninh Binh railway

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a bombed landscape with roads, destroyed buildings, a railway, a river, and farms.

Aerial photo of bombed Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a bombed landscape with roads, a village, a railway, a river, and farms.

Aerial photo of bombed Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a landscape with roads, a village, a railway, a river, and farms.

Aerial photo of Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a bombed landscape with roads, a village, a railway, a river, and farms.

Aerial photo of bombed Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a bombed landscape with roads, a village, a railway, and farms.

Aerial photo of bombed Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a crater pocked landscape, including a bombed railway and farms.

Aerial photo of bombed Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a bombed landscape with railroads, a river, farm fields, a village, and roads.

Aerial photo of bombed Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photo of a bombing of a railway bridge in a rural area.

Aerial photo of bombing of Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Before and After near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam - Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15 pounded a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa Sep. 21-23, 1966. Targets included a thermal power plant, defending flak sites, railways, boxcars, and roads. After the raid shown in these before and after photos, Navy Intruder and Skyhawk pilots described the area as 'devastated.'" Aerial photography of buildings, farm fields, a railroad, and roads.

Aerial photo of Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Devastated - said Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15, Sep. 21, 1966, after pounding a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa in North Vietnam. The accompanying before-and-after photos display partial effects of about 200 tons of bombs dropped during the day by Air Wing 15. In attacking the area at least 8 defending flak sites were silenced. Boxcars, tracks and bomb craters are clearly seen before-and-after being hit by A6 Intruder and A4 Skyhawk pilots." Aerial photography of a road and a bombed train.

Aerial photo of bombed Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Devastated - said Navy jet pilots of Carrier Air Wing 15, Sep. 21, 1966, after pounding a railroad ferry complex northeast of Thanh Hoa in North Vietnam. The accompanying before-and-after photos display partial effects of about 200 tons of bombs dropped during the day by Air Wing 15. In attacking the area at least 8 defending flak sites were silenced. Boxcars, tracks and bomb craters are clearly seen before-and-after being hit by A6 Intruder and A4 Skyhawk pilots." Aerial photography of a road and trains on a railroad.

Aerial photo of Thanh Hoa railroad ferry complex

"Hatch Teams 'Home' - This floating berthing vessel (APL 30) is 'home' to 30 hatch teams that work the holds of cargo vessels at anchor in Da Nang harbor. Berthing spaces aboard are air-conditioned for crewman's comfort." A large berthing ship anchored offshore.

Berthing vessel (APL 30)

"Cargo Offloading - LCU's (Landing Craft Utility) and LCM's 8's (Landing Craft Medium) tied-up alongside merchant vessel load-up with combat cargo. These craft make numerous shuttles a day during the 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation." Four American Navy cargo barges are pulled up alongside a large ship.

Landing Craft Utilities and LCM 8's tied-up alongside a merchant vessel

"Heading Ashore - LCM-8 #870 journey's through anchorage area of Da Nang harbor enroute to Commercial Pier within the city of Da Nang. The cargo aboard the LCM-8 is combat tents slated for delivery to the Marines." An American Naval barge loaded with crates and supplies sails toward shore. There are two large Naval ships in the background.

LCM-8 #870 heading to Da Nang harbor

"Loading Up - LCM-8 #870 takes cargo aboard starboard-side to S.S. Sir John Franklin as Hatch Team #9 offloads combat tents destined for the Marines. "870" is one of the LCM-8's which deliver the cargo from ship to shore." Cargo is unloaded from a large Navy ocean liner onto a small barge.

Hatch Team #9 unloading S.S. Sir John Franklin in Da Nang

"Cargo Delivery - Pier Team #16 offloads LCM-8 #870 at Museum Annex pier within the city of Da Nang. The cargo consists of beverages bound for the Army-Air Force Exchange. Just 95 minutes earlier it was in the hold of a merchant vessel anchored in Da Nang harbor." A Naval dock with large cranes and crates of cargo.

Pier Team #16 offloads beverages for the Army-Air Force Exchange

"The Heat is On - George Nolan, Boatswain's Mate 1C, assists Robert J. Ely, Boatswain's Mate 2C, and Bobby R. Loftis, seaman, members of his Hatch Team #9, in slinging cargo in the 130 degree heat of #1 hold aboard S.S. Sir John Franklin. The men alternate between topside and below decks every 20-30 minutes due to extreme heat." American sailors tie up a crate of cargo with rope, preparing it for loading into a ship. They appear to be on a wooden dock.

Hatch Team #9 slinging cargo

"Up and Away - Combat tents bound for Marines are lifted from #1 hold of S.S. Sir John Franklin to awaiting landing craft which shuttle the vital cargo to the piers within the city of Da Nang." A large wooden crate is lifted from the hold of a Navy ship onto the deck. Two sailors look on. It appears the crate is being lifted be a crane or some other machinery.

Combat tents unloaded from the S.S. Sir John Franklin in Da Nang

"Lunch Break - Members of Hatch Team #9, Seamen Charles C. Shearon and Robert J. Kinney, Jr., and Boatswain's Mate 2C Robert J. Ely, take mid-day, 30-minute lunch break topside on merchant vessel they are offloading. The break helps to split-up 12-hour work shift. Combat 'C-rations' is the menu for lunch." Three American Navy sailors sit together, either on a dock or on the deck of a ship. There is a box labelled "meal combat individual" behind them, and the sailors appear to be dividing up the rations inside the box. One holds an opened can and another holds a small box.

Hatch Team #9 eating c-rations

"'Ooops, not much water left.' John Murphy holds the water barrel, and old 55-gallon fuel drum - as one of his younger and smaller fellow workers 'gets to the bottom of things'. Water for the market project was carted by shoulder - Vietnamese style - by elderly women from a well half-a-mile away. Vietnamese construction methods were at first a bit strange to the American Seabees. Mixing concrete for instance, is done on the ground, at the spot where it will be used. No power mixer was used, only a wooden hoe, feet, and hands - the results are surprisingly good." Vietnamese workers pouring concrete in a build site. There appears to be an American soldier and a Vietnamese child also working.

John Murphy holding a water barrel

"Women make up the work force that labor beside Seabee Murphy in Tan Hy, the village's men-folk are in the fields or aboard their fishing sampans. The 'tamper' this woman is using is using to compress the foundation soil is common to all construction - this one was made and is manned by Vietnamese." Vietnamese workers mixing concrete on a build site.

Vietnamese woman using a tamper

"It took almost two month to haul in the foundation material- crushed-rock and laterite - for the Tan Hy market place. The area on the south side of the Song Tra Bong (river) to date has had no market, forcing the population to travel across the river to Hon Ba. It has hoped that with their own bargaining place the fisherman and farmers in the area will find it easier and more profitable to carry on business. Up to 25 volunteer villagers work beside the 'one American' to build this community venture. Is there a language barrier? 'Who talks' says Murphy, 'We do a lot of laughing though.'" Vietnamese workers shovel and carry gravel in a building site.

Foundation materials for Tan Hy market

"A diamond saw bites into Chu Lai's two-mile Main Runway as Seabees from MCB 71 hurry to complete repairs on the damaged center seam. Lester Carroll, 19, from San Antonio, Texas, a member of Seventy-One's Charley Company guides his gas-powered saw along the seam. A constant supply of water was used to lubricate the work. As many as ten of the power saws were at work at one time on a 2-mile runway. The Seabees finished the project 4 days ahead of schedule...'in keeping with the tradition of the Seabees,' said Commodore Turner of third Naval Construction Brigade." American soldiers cut a narrow ditch in an air field runway with a large saw.

Sawing the seam on Chu Lai runway

"Seabees from Seventy-One's Charley Company are strung out along the center seam of Chu Lai Main Runway, as they repair the seam with specially prepared materials. The 2-miles seam had deteriorated and was endangering fast landing aircraft. The Seabees were called on to cut out the broken concrete and replace it with a special epoxy glue and specially mixed concrete. The concrete, requiring an extremely short "set-up" time was mixed close to the seam and quickly put into place by the 25 Seabees that worked on the project 24-hours a day. The project was completed four days ahead of schedule and won a pat on the back of Commodore Turner, Commanding Officer of the third Naval Construction Regiment." A group of American soldiers pour concrete in a narrow ditch. They appear to be on an air field runway.

Repairing seam on Chu Lai runway

"Carrier Air Wing Nine Aviators pounded the KEP Airfield 37 miles Northeast of Hanoi, this morning. Their bombs destroyed four MIG's parked in ground revetments. Strike leader CDR. J. Andrew Burnett, of Jacksonville, Florida, executive officer of attack squadron 113 from the USS Enterprise, complimented the group's performance he said 'It was the prettiest job in a major strike I've seen. The section leaders, the wingman...everybody... did a perfect job.' A4 Skyhawks From his squadron served both as flak suppressors and as bombers." An American Navy pilot in uniform walks toward the camera.

Navy pilot J. Andrew Burnett

"Carrier Air Wing Nine Aviators from the USS Enterprise hit the KEP airfield 37 miles northeast of Hanoi, this morning. Capt. James L. Shipman, of Aurora, MO, joined Skyhawk pilots on the mission. 'There were four plans on the apron and no MIG's in the air ' He said, 'that's the way to get them... on the ground.'" An American Navy pilot in uniform walks toward the camera.

James Shipman at Kep Airfield

"Harbor Defense - The crew of a U.S. Navy Harbor Defense craft in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, search a passenger junk, checking personal identification and looking for equipment which could be used to sabotage the cargo ships at anchor there. The LCPLs, a unit of the Harbor Defense Force of Operation Stable Door, patrol the sheltered harbors of Vietnam to ward off threats to ships bringing vital supplies to Free World Forces. Operation Stable Door is part of the Coastal Surveillance Force which also conducts Operation Market Time." Two small motor boats on the open water. There are American soldiers and Vietnamese people onboard.

U.S. Navy Harbor Defense craft

"Plots - A crewmember of the gunboat USS Gallup plots the course to intercept a Vietnamese junk on one of the ship's Operation Market Time patrols. The Gallup arrived in Vietnam Apr. 27, 1967 as a unit of Market Time. The new, high-speed gunboat patrols along the 1,000 mile coastline of South Vietnam to prevent the infiltration of enemy men, arms and supplies to the Viet Cong ashore in South Vietnam." The camera is looking over the shoulder of a man, who is plotting on a map.

USS Gallup sailor plots the course to intercept a Vietnamese junk

"Night Work - A Vietnamese junk is picked up at night by a search light from the U.S. Navy Patrol Gunboat USS Gallup (PG 85). Boarding parties must be prepared 24 hours a day to conduct searches for contraband goods the enemy attempts to infiltrate to Viet Cong ashore in South Vietnam." A dark photograph of a boat at night.

U.S. Navy Patrol Gunboat USS Gallup searchlight

"Post-Strike photograph taken after the strike by pilots from Oriskany's carrier air wing sixteen against the Haiphong Highway Bridge SSE, two miles south of the North Vietnamese Prot City on 4 September. The northern end of the bridge is completely destroyed and spans were dropped in the water." Aerial photography of a destroyed bridge over a river.

Post-strike aerial photo of Haiphong Bridge

"Pre-Strike Photograph of the Haiphong Bridge SSE taken prior to the strike by Oriskany's carrier air wing sixteen pilots on 4 September." An Aerial photograph of a bridge over a river.

Pre-strike aerial photo of Haiphong Bridge

"CNO Designate - Admiral Thomas H. Moorer (1), Chief of Naval Operations (Designate), is greeted by General William C. Westmoreland, Commander U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam, and Rear Admiral Kenneth L. Veth, Commander U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam, upon his arrival at Saigon's air terminal yesterday afternoon, June 27 for an orientation tour of U.S. Navy commands in the Western Pacific. Admiral Moorer is the former Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization command, headquarters at Norfolk, at Norfolk, Va." Three American military men talk together in front of a plane.

Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, Chief of Naval Operations, welcomed in Saigon

"The USS Collett heads across the Tonkin Gulf at high speed after taking on a fresh supply of ammunition." A naval ship sails across open water away from the camera.

USS Collett

"Late Evening Shadows Begin to form on the flight deck of the USS Oriskany Silhouetting a group of A4 Skyhawks being armed and readied for an attack over North Vietnam." A row of jet planes sit on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Some sailors walk across the deck. The ship appears to be on the open sea.

A4 Skyhawks being armed and readied on USS Oriskany

"A cluster of 500-pound frame two F4 Phantom II jets aboard a Seventh Fleet attack carrier in the Tonkin Gulf." Three bombs or missiles are attached to the underside of an airplane wing. In the background are two jet planes. The photo appears to be taken on an aircraft carrier.

F4 Phantom II jets bomb frames

"Pre and post Strike Navy Photography of Kien An Highway Bridge - with the carrier striking force in the Tonkin gulf, Mar. 16 - Shown is the Kien An highway bridge on the southern edge of Haiphong after being severed by 1,000-pound bombs dropped by Navy A4 Skyhawks from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. The 658-foot bridge , which links Haiphong with Ninh Binh/Nam Dinh area of North Vietnam, was severed by Navy pilots of Attack Squadrons 144 and 112, led by Cdr. N. Duff Arnold, 40, of San Diego, a Carrier Air Wing 11 pilot." An aerial photograph of a bombed river. There are two cut bridges and craters on the river's shore.

Aerial photo of post-strike Kien An Highway Bridge

"Smoke and Dust rise from the Boi Hoa highway ferry, located 37 statute miles southeast of Vinh, during an attack with 500-pound bombs by pilots from the attack carrier USS Hancock, Aug. 27." An Aerial photograph of a bomb going off near a river in a rural area. There are many craters scattered in the landscape.

Bombing of the Boi Hoa highway

"The USS Newport News is shown cruising in the Tonkin Gulf. She is presently engaged in operations off North Vietnam immediately above the DMZ." A naval ship sails on the open water.

USS Newport News

"The guns of the USS Newport News, are the most rapid fire 8 inch guns in the navy. The Newport news and other cruisers play a vital part in the Navy's operation Sea Dragon off the coast of the North Vietnam." Three cannon or gun barrels on a naval ship face the camera. The top of the ship is in the background.

Guns on the USS Newport News

"Seals ashore in Operation Crimson Tide - U.S. Navy Seals go ashore into a heavily-infested enemy area containing offensive bunkers and camouflaged fortifications along the Bassac River, 67 Miles southwest of Saigon in the Mekong Delta. Landing from support boats, the Seals destroyed approximately 275 enemy fortifications, bunkers, and sampans in the one-day operation on Sep. 15. Called Crimson Tide , the operation was supported by American Navy River Patrol Boats (PBRs) and Vietnamese Navy River Assault Group (RAG) craft. five enemy guerrillas were killed and two persons detained. One U.S. Navy man was slightly wounded. In addition, 25 lbs, of documents, 20 sampan motors, and three individual weapons were captured. Navy Operation 'Game Warden' boats patrolling the area repeatedly had been fired on by the enemy. The intent of the operation was to destroy hostile positions hidden on the thick jungle near the river bank." An American soldier kneels and holds his gun. There are more soldiers and a hut made of palm leaves in the background.

U.S. Navy Seals in Operation Crimson Tide

"An SH-3A Sea King Helicopter from the attack carrier USS Bon Homme Richard races to rescue a downed U.S. Air Force pilot from an inland ridge east-northeast of Hai Phong, North Vietnam, May 23. The Sea King is a unit of helicopter squadron two, search and rescue detachment presently on station off the coast of North Vietnam." A US Navy helicopter flies over the open ocean.

SH-3A Sea King helicopter

"SWIFTS boats try-out their sea legs upon arrival in Vietnam. Six SWIFTs arrived on Christmas Eve to join two others in Operation Market Time patrols off Phu Quoc Island in the Gulf of Thailand. Manned by U.S. Navy crews, these boats will patrol in conjunction with other Market Time unit to prevent infiltrations of men, arms and equipment by the Viet Cong." A line of five boats in open water. An American flag is in the lower right corner of the frame.

SWIFTS boats

"Steam seeps through a catapult launching pad on the Seventh Fleet aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, following a launching of a 43,000-pound A6 Intruder. Preparing to takeoff is another A6. These low-level attack bombers can be launched at 15-second intervals and recovered 30 seconds apart. The A6, which has among it many sophisticated instruments, radar, a computer, a television screen and inertial-navigation gear. These instruments enable the twin-jet bomber to find its way to a target and back in weather so bad that the pilot cannot see beyond his wingtip." A jet prepares to take off from an aircraft carrier. A sailor stands in a cloud of smoke on deck, probably from another jet that just took off.

Launching pad on the USS Kitty Hawk

"Over 100 shells from enemy coastal batteries bracketed the U.S. Seventh Fleet heavy cruiser, USS St. Paul while on an offshore mission, along the North Vietnamese coast. The ship returned the fire with her 8-inch and destroyed one enemy gun emplacement, damaged another, and still managed to destroy her original target." Explosions in the water, with a shoreline and mountains seen in the background. The side of a boat is in the foreground.

USS St. Paul bracketed

"The eight-inch guns of the U.S. Seventh Fleet Heavy Cruiser St. Paul fired deep into North Vietnam Yesterday reporting hits on the Bien Thuy Thermal Power Plant. Two secondary explosions erupted from the plant which is located seven miles inland from the coast. No damage assessment was reported due to heavy smoke billowing from the plant." A US naval ship on open water.

St. Paul Cruiser

"And the Rockets Red Glare. ln the seemingly endless defense of the freedom of man, rockets continue to play a key role. As independence day 1967 approaches, the seventh fleet rocket firing ships the USS Clarion River contributes to the fireworks display seen constantly by the American fighting men serving in Vietnam. The Clarion River has been supporting allied forces ashore in the Republic of Vietnam." A long exposure photograph of sparks in the sky. There is a silhouette in the foreground, which may be a man.

Rocket from the USS Clarion River

"As the American servicemen look around in Vietnam he sees many scenes to remind him of the fourth of the July fireworks displays he so vividly remembers at home. What he sees though is not fireworks celebrating independence for South Vietnam. This night, time exposure was taken from the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento. The lights are the running lights on a vertical replenishment helicopter used for the replenishment of U.S. Seventh Fleet ships." A long exposure photograph of a light moving above a helicopter landing pad.

Running lights on a vertical replenishment helicopter

"Change of Command - Rear Admiral Kenneth L. Veth, USN (left) salutes Rear Admiral Norvell G. Ward, USN, at a ceremony 27 April 1967 at which RADM Ward as COMNAFORV. The ceremony was held aboard the USS Garrett County (LST 786) docked at Saigon, South Vietnam." An American man in formal military uniform salutes another uniformed man. Palm trees and more uniformed men sit in the background.

Rear Admiral Kenneth L. Veth salutes Rear Admiral Norvell G. Ward

"Up and Away - A U.S. Marine assault transport helicopter from the assault ship to USS Princeton lifts artillery to the beach during the vertical envelopment phase of Operation Recon Star, 21 miles southeast of the demilitarized zone." A helicopter flies above the camera carrying something tied to a rope. It appears to be some sort of vehicle with wheels.

U.S. Marine assault transport helicopter lifts artillery during Operation Recon Star

"Ready the Bombs - Aviation Ordnance men aboard the Seventh Fleet attack aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk roll 500-pound bombs across the flight deck to attack and fighter aircraft just prior to their launch against targets in North Vietnam." Two American men use a cart to move three missiles, probably onboard an aircraft carrier.

Aviation Ordnance men roll bombs across the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk

"A portion of the worlds largest airport, Cam Rahn Bay, Republic of South Vietnam, provides a parking spot for Navy SP-5B Martin Marlin from Patrol Squadron (VP) Forty. The Marlin will be replaced in mid-Apr. by the more modern P-3 Orion. VP-40 is the last operational seaplane squadron deployed to the Southeast Asia area." An American fighter jet floats on the water. The shore and mountains can be seen in the background.

Navy SP-5B Martin Marlin at Cam Ranh Bay

"Saigon - TET Envelopes - Chaplain (Colonel) Theodore V. Koepke, Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, holds the TET Envelopes, containing donations by the NACV Chaplains Corps, for the girls in the Buddet Institute Orphanage in Saigon. Assisting Chaplain Koepke in distributing envelopes is Miss Lee Eckles, of San Francisco, California, came to Vietnam at her own expense, with the assistance of friends, to try to help the people of this country in their struggle for freedom and independence." An American man in military uniform and a woman wearing an ao dai crouch amongst a group of Vietnamese girls. The man holds something in his hands, possibly envelopes.

Colonel Theodore V. Koepke gives Tet Envelopes to girls in Buddet Institute Orphanage in Saigon

"An empty flight deck on the Aircraft Carrier America provides ample room for exercise. Ensign Nedum Haley, Atlanta, Georgia and Corporal Alan Kirkman, Lawrence, Massachusetts, both of the carrier division two staff, run laps to keep in shape while the Norfolk-based carrier is employed to the Tonkin Gulf." Two American men jogging on what appears to be an aircraft carrier. There is a row of jets parked in the background.

Ensign Nedum Haley and Corporal Alan Kirkman run laps on Aircraft Carrier America

"A U.S. Navy A4 Skyhawk from the Seventh Fleet carrier USS Bon Homme Richard pulls away as a napalm bomb explodes during action against the Viet Cong on July 1 southwest of Saigon. Pilot of the aircraft was Ens. R. W. Nielson of Sacramento, Calif." A US Air Force jet flying over rural land. Some of the trees appear to be on fire.

A4 Skyhawk pulling away as a napalm bomb explodes

"A U.S Navy A4 Skyhawk from the Seventh Fleet carrier USS Bon Homme Richard drops a napalm bomb during operations against the Viet Cong on July 1 southeast of Saigon. Pilot of the aircraft was Ens R. W. Nielson of Sacramento, Calif." Aerial photo of a US airplane dropping a bomb over cratered rural land.

A4 Skyhawk dropping napalm bomb

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Lt (jg) Grant R. Townsend (left), of West Palm Beach, Fla., Navy pilot rescued from North Vietnam following bailout from his strike aircraft July 28, is all smiles as he embraces U.S. Air Force rescue pilot 1st Lt. Walter F. Turk of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Lieutenant Turk's rescue helicopter snatched the Navy flyer from capture or death with only moments to spare." Two American pilots standing side-by-side embracing.

Lt (jg) Grant R. Townsend embracing U.S. Air Force rescue pilot 1st Lt. Walter F. Turk

"Explosions - Kep airfield, 37 miles northeast of Hanoi, as explosions blasted the runway a daylight strike by Navy jets from attack carrier USS Kitty Hawk." Aerial photo of clouds rising from bombed buildings.

Explosion at Kep Airfield

"Pre-Strike Photo - Kep Airfield, 37 miles northeast of Hanoi, as it appeared July, 31 1966 when photographed by an RA5C Vigilante of Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron 13." Aerial photo of Kep Air Field.

Kep Airfield

"A U.S. Navy F-8 'Crusader' leaves the flight deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) At dawn, for a strike mission against North Vietnam." Air plane flying through cloud.

U.S. Navy F-8 Crusader

"This is How We Did It - Air Force Major Robert G. Dilger, 34, of Tampa Fla., an F-4C Phantom aircraft commander (right) and his pilot, First Lieutenant Mack Thies, 26, of Houston (center), explain to Lieutenant Colonel Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr., 38, Washington, D.C., how they forced down a MIG-17 during an aerial dogfight over North Vietnam yesterday (May 1). Colonel Vandenberg is the commander is the commander of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Da Nang air base. The MIG kill was the second for the 390th in a week and the 36th confirmed Air Force Kill." Three American pilots gathered around the missiles of a fighter jet.

Air Force Major Robert G. Dilger, First Lieutenant Mack Thies, and Lieutenant Colonel Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr. talking around a F-4C Phantom aircraft

Highway bridge cut by F-105 Thunderchief pilots

Post strike photo of communist SAM site

A6A of Va-85 launched from catapult

A6A prepares to Land on USS Kitty Hawk

Aerial photo of Russian-built MIG-17 fighter aircrafts

Aerial photo of vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft weapons

Aerial photo of Tram Bac OII Storage Area

Aerial photo of Tram Bac OII Storage Area

Aerial photo of Tram Bac OII Storage Area

Aerial photo of Tram Bac OII Storage Area

Aerial photo of Tram Bac OII Storage Area

Aerial photo of Tram Bac OII Storage Area

US Navy F4Bs

MIG hit in a fire fight

Commander Philip J. Ryan and Lt. (j.g.) James E. Owne examine damage to their RA-5C Vigilante

Aerial photo of bombed missile site

Aerial photo of Hai Duong Bridge

Aerial photo of Hai Duong

Aerial photo of Tri Dong Highway Bridge

F4B's of Squadron VF-114

A6As returning from bombing mission

Aerial photo of burning MIG's at Kep Airfield

Aerial photo of bomb craters on Yen Vien railroad classification yard

F-8 Crusader taking off

USS Enterprise

Aerial photo of bombed Xom Ca Trang bridge

Aerial photo of smoke cloud over a train

F4B Phantom jet releasing bombs

Aerial photo of strike on H?i D??ng army barracks

Aerial photo of H?i D??ng Soccer Stadium surface-to-air missile (SAM) site

Aerial photo of B?c Giang