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Photograph Item Number: VA029948
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Caption written on back of photograph: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO). These are still and motion picture photographers (NCOs) and our team officers. Upper top left is Ryan. He was killed in Acton (helicopter shot down). Second row from top also on left is SFC Howard Breedlove. SFC Breedlove was wounded during the TET offensive. One of SFC Breedlove's photographs was chosen as the Post Office's Vietnam War commemorative stamp. Third row down, third from left is Ted Acheson, also wounded during TET. This photograph was taken at DASPO's detachment headquarters in Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Many other DASPO photographers were on assignment and not in this particular picture. Photo by: DASPO
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Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029848
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of the company guard the prisoners prior to evacuation back to division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029847
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029846
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029845
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A captured prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029850
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. While on break from the search mission, one of the company soldiers attempts to capture a duck for dinner. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029849
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Photo depicts the Battalion Command post where prisoners were held until evacuation back to the division G2. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029844
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. One of the prisoners remains guarded by a company soldier. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029843
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Vietnamese Army interpreter attempts to gain information from one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029842
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A female prisoner is guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029841
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Captured prisoner and items found in the cave are guarded by one of the company's soldiers. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029840
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain-side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A Vietnamese Army interpreter interrogates one of the prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029838
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Operation Lincoln was a mission by combined forces of tank-infantry consisting of elements of the 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division and 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (air Mobile).

After being shot in the leg, LT Ronald Baker, XO, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division receives medical treatment. He will be medically evacuated by helicopter.
Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, U.S. DASPO, US Army Special Photo Detachment, Pacific.
Item Creation Date: 27 March 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029819
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Crew sets up 4.2 inch mortar carried in an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier while another soldier cleans his M16 rifle.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029813
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Barrels from a flame thrower mounted on a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier can be seen in the foreground. Other M113s are in the background. All are sweeping through the unit's designated area of operation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029812
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Members of the 25th Infantry examine items captured from a Viet Cong prisoner while the prisoner waits to be evacuated to the rear area for interrogation. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029811
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Robert C. Lafoon, still photographer from the Department of the Army Special Photo Office (DASPO) catches some sleep and shade with his head resting under a poncho being used as a tent. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029800
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
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Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029805
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The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. During their mission, the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division captured several Viet Cong documents found in a tunnel. Capt. Marvin J. Kennedy (Tyler, TX) and a Vietnamese interpreter examine the documents for possible intelligence. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029801
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Operation Cedar Falls mission was to clear Viet Cong from the Iron Triangle near Saigon, RVN. The mission of C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Mechanized Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was to sweep through the Filhol Plantation in search of fleeing Viet Cong units. Using a tow cable, one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier pulls another back to base camp for repair. The cable can be seen running from one M113 to the other. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: January 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029879
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier provides a captured prisoner with water. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029878
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers take a break after climbing down a mountain trail' Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029877
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. The company moves through the An Loa valley with their prisoners in route back to the battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029876
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers descend down the mountain in route to their battalion command post. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029886
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier returns to base camp while guarding one of the captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
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Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029885
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldiers return to base camp with their captured prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029884
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029883
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. A soldier keeps a close eye on captured Viet Cong prisoners as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029882
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Soldier keeps a close eye on a captured Viet Cong prisoner as the unit moves back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029881
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong prisoners. One member of the company also managed to capture a duck. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029880
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The Operation Thayer II mission was to clear and pacify the Binh Dinh Province. From 6-7 February 1967, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division conducted search and destroy missions in and around the An Loa Valley. The terrain was known for its mountains and caves. During one of their mountain side searches, the unit captured three Viet Cong who were living and hiding inside a cave. Members of A company return to the battalion base camp with their Viet Cong prisoners. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029903
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French freelance correspondent, Michelle Ray, was reported missing and possibly captured around 17 January 1967. Ray was captured by the Viet Cong during a long automobile drive. She was released by the Viet Cong and turned up at the 1st Cavalry Division's area of operation February 6, 1967. Michelle Ray dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing and hat. Using a military map, Michelle shows officers of the 1st Cavalry where she was being held. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029898
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During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. Soldier is receiving a fire mission by radio for his 105mm artillery battery. Unit prepares to fire at suspected Viet Cong positions near Tuy Hoa. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029897
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During Operation Van Buren The Republic of Korea's Marines of the 6th Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, working with the 101st Airborne, were charged with protecting the rice harvests in and around Tuy Hoa, RVN. The unit was a part of the Blue Dragoon Brigade. SGT Sung Lee (Seoul, Korea) stays alert for any unusual incidents along his area. The Marines are guarding rice fields near Tuy Hoa to prevent the Viet Cong from stealing the rice. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029831
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The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Corporal Ralph Nicholls (Freemont, CA.) moves through dense jungle area near Bien Hoa, RVN in search of Viet Cong. Corporal Nicholls is a member of the 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029834
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Text on front image border: 6442-C-363-C / PAC 66

Text on image back - the 2-1/4 inch x 2-1/4 inch image has been cut out of a larger page, so text on back is incomplete:
2-C-363C/PAC
Operation Lincoln - Action by
[fo]rces of tank-infantry consisting
the 69th Armor, 25th Inf Div
[1st] Cav Div (Air Mobile) Cavalry
[...its] on a sweep in a suspected
controlled area south of Pleiku,
27 March 1966
Photo by SP4 Robert C. Lafoon
USA Special Photo Det, Pacific

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The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Personnel of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division move through open clearing while conducting their search and destroy mission. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific | 14 January 1966]
Item Creation Date: 1966-03-27
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029830
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The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. Supplies and weapons were found by the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division in a network of tunnels. SGT Richard McConhl burns a Viet Cong rice storage building located above the complex. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029828
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The 1st Infantry Division participates in Operation Crimp. The objective is to seek and destroy a Viet Cong headquarters believed to be in a tunnel complex in or around the Ho Bo woods and close to Saigon. During their mission, the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division passed through a local village. A Vietnamese interpreter used a bull horn to explain to villagers why the unit was there and asked for information about the Viet Cong. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Letter of Commendation from DASPO Pacific to Team Alpha - re: photographic support during the release of the USS Pueblo crew
Document Item Number: 7250101022
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Item Creation Date: 26 February 1969
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029659
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Members of the 199th Infantry Brigade move through a leech-infested irrigation canal while participating in Operation Rang Dong near Cat Lai. Hours earlier the unit landed in rice paddies as part of a huge helicopter assault force. PFC Fred L. Greenleaf from Company 'C', 3rd Battalion 7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade holds his rifle above the water as he moves through the canal. Directly behind PFC Greenleaf is Daniel R. Bauer, a motion picture cameraman from the Department of the Army Special Photography Office (DASPO). Dan is holding his camera over his shoulder. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 21 November 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029661
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Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 10st Airborne Division. This sequence of photos is of a fire mission provided by the battery. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029663
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Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 17 September 1967, B Battery , 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations and provide 105mm supporting fires for the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division. Soldier is about to fire one of the battery's 105mm canon.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029664
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Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 15 September 1967, the 81mm Mortar Section, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved to the high ground near Tam Ky to establish a base of operations. This series of photos show the establishment of the base using CH-47 Chinooks, the creation of mortar pits and initial fire missions. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 15 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029665
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Operation Wheeler was characterized by battalion size combat assaults of the high ground west of Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, RVN. On 16 September 1967, C Company,2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division moved towards the high ground of Tam Ky. After reaching their position, they rested, were re-supplied with rations and water and established an observation post. This sequence of photos picture the day's activities. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 16 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029642
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. Series of 12 photos depicting the UH1C crew members preparing the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029643
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. UH1C crew members prepare the gunship for airlift evacuation back to the base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029645
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo Crew members of the UH1C prepare the downed gunship for airlift back to the base camp by a CH-47 Chinook.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029646
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City in the Mekong Delta in 1967. After having a hard landing in a rice field, the crew immediately rigged the Huey for recovery. There were no injuries and all personnel were safely evacuated. In this photo the CH-47 lifts UH1C from rice paddy and begins journey back to base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029647
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029648
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FLYAWAY PACK (Field Recovery) The recovery section of the 56th Transportation Company (ADS), based in Tan Son Nhut, dispatched and used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to recover a UH-1C helicopter gunship belonging to the 9th Infantry Division. The UH1C was shot down near Tan An City. This sequence of photos shows a CH-47 with a UH1C in tow heading back to their base camp. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 19 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 01 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Oct 2010]
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