Photo Of The Day Gallery | 80th Anniversary

A village defender receives a medal as his son watches.

Thuan Hung village defenders, 1963

Actor Sebastian Cabot speaks to USO audience.

Sebastian Cabot, 1971

The USS Blue - an Allen M. Sumner class destroyer - can be seen floating in the background as sailors oversee the refueling operation on board the USS Buchanan destroyer by the tanker USS Tappahannock.

Ships in Operation Sea Dragon, 1968

The 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division moves to take up a position on the south side of Go Noi Island supported by Marine tanks and Landing Vehicles Tanks (LVTs).

Operation Pipestone Canyon, 1969

U.S. Marines take a rest in the tall grass on Go Noi Island.

Operation Pipestone Canyon, 1969

The five-inch gun on the USS Buchanan fires at targets on shore, north of Dong Hoi.

USS Buchanan, 1968

Soldier holds hand of wounded buddy and tries to comfort him as squad fights off 50 to 60 VC.

25th Infantry Division, 1966

A tired Mills gives a victory wave

Mills wins Olympic gold, 1964