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80th Anniversary Stars and Stripes
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Members of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division take a break during sweep operations on the north side of Go Noi Island.

1st Marine Division, 1969

On board a helicopter as it approaches the aircraft carrier USS America during Operation Sea Dragon.

Helicopter approaches USS America, 1968

Dust whips up as a  member of the flight deck crew of the USS America signals as a lands on the air carriers flight deck.

USS America, 1968

Transfer of personnel by high-lines onto the USS Buchanan.The USS Tappahannock - a refueling tanker - is visible in the background.

Ships in Operation Sea Dragon, 1968

Pfc. Richard C. Black (without hat) and Intelligence Officer Lt. Charles L. Dundas inspect a well concealed enemy hooch and bunker.

Operation Pipestone Canyon, 1969

Two unidentified Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division inspect some bowls found while on a sweep on Go Noi Island, 10 miles south of Da Nang and five miles inland from Hoi An.

1st Marine Division, 1969

Marines of 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division are taking a break from the hot sun underneath a tarp before heading out on a sweep of Go Noi Island.

1st Marine Division, 1969

Members of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division move through a landscape marked by craters to take up a position on the north side of Go Noi Island.

1st Marine Division, 1969

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