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80th Anniversary Stars and Stripes
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) counter-agent patrols are a necessary part of South Korea's defense against infiltration from the Communist north.

DMZ counter-agent patrols, 1968

The 232 acres of rolling ground which once contained units for 870 families is now the new Olympic Village's temporary home for thousands of the world's finest athletes.

Olympic Village, 1964

SK3 Samual W. Wade, left, air defense phone talker, and FTM3 Thomas G. Stone, TDT (Target Designation Transmitter), look into shore through binoculars on board USS Buchanan during Operation Sea Dragon.

USS Buchanan, 1968

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

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