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Photograph Item Number: VA029927
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Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. BG George H. Young, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, USARV (wearing soft cap) and his aide examine the captured weapons. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029926
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Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. BG George H. Young, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, USARV (wearing soft cap) and his aide examine the captured weapons. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029925
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Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. BG George H. Young, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, USARV (wearing soft cap) and his aide examine the captured weapons. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029924
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Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. A soldier examines captured anti aircraft machine guns. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029923
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Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029917
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. SFC Robert L. Cole (Chersaw, SC) uses an old target for a blackboard. SFC Cole conducts a squad tactics class for the CIDG trainees. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029916
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. An LLDB instructor teaches CIDG trainees while a 5th Special Forces adviser observes from behind the seated students. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029915
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. CIDG trainees fire the M-16 rifle for familiarization in the prone position. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029914
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Staff Sgt. Alvin J. Rouly supervises CIDG trainees firing M-79 grenade launchers for familiarization.
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029913
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Staff Sgt. Alvin J. Rouly supervises two CIDG trainees firing M-79 grenade launchers for familiarization. Other trainees sit behind the firing line and observe their fellow trainees firing. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029949
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SFC Peter Ruplenas served as a photographer and team leader with the Department of the Army Special Photography Office (DASPO) This photograph of SFC Ruplenas was taken while he was on assignment with the 25th Infantry Division operating near their base camp at Cu Chi, RVN. SFC Ruplenas was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Item Creation Date: February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029839
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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. Soldiers move down hilly terrain in search of fleeing Viet Cong. 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: VA029837
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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).

LT Ronald Baker, XO, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 25th Infantry Division is being lifted on to a stretcher. He was shot in the leg and medically evacuated by helicopter.
Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, 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
Photograph Item Number: VA029836
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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). Personnel of B Company, 6th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile) conduct a sweep action searching for Viet Cong near Pleiku, RVN Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, 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
Photograph Item Number: VA029851
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The AN/ARC-122 radio is used in UH-1D helicopters by the 1st Cavalry Division at division, brigade and battalion command levels to coordinate missions with the ground forces. Capt William E. Taylor, company commander, communicates with a battalion commander who is in his airborne command post close by. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 06 July 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029820
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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. The crew of an M113 Armored Personnel carrier smile for the camera. The M113 is armed with a flame thrower. 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: VA029818
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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. UH1D helicopter carrying supplies lands in an open field. 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: VA029817
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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. Aerial view of soldiers ducking and holding on to water containers because of prop wash from our UH1D helicopter which is about to land. 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: VA029816
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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. This is a aerial view of Cu Chi, RVN, home of the 25th Infantry Division. 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: VA029815
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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. Soldiers sweep through the unit's 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: VA029814
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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. Cases of C-rations are off loaded from a UH1D helicopter. 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: VA029825
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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. Soldiers sweep through a brushy terrain in search of Viet Cong.. 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: VA029823
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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. Soldiers standing up through the combat hatch of their M113 Armored Personnel Carrier observe as the unit sweeps through the area. 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: VA029822
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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. Aerial view of a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier staged next to a huge bomb crater. 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: VA029821
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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. UH1D helicopter carrying C-Rations prepares to land in an open field. 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: VA029810
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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. Cases of C-ratons are off loaded from a UH1D helicopter.. 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: VA029809
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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. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier is being towed back the rear area for repair. 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: VA029808
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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. Captured Viet Cong sits blindfolded until he can be evacuated to the rear 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: VA029807
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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. During a break in the sweep, soldiers sit inside and on the ramp of an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier and eat C-rations for lunch 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: VA029806
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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 units look into a Viet Cong tunnel awaiting the return of their tunnel rat. 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: VA029804
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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. This is a Interior photograph of a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier with center bench seats and rifle ports. 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: VA029803
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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. M113 Armored Personnel Carrier with rifle ports and ramp down is staged and prepared to load troops and supplies. 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: VA029802
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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 company prepare to use one M113 Armored Personnel Carrier to pull another out of a ditch. 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: VA029945
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This article discusses some history and current events of the Department of the Army Special Photography Office's (DASPO). Although the detachment headquarters was at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, the unit constantly rotated teams in and out of Vietnam. The unit had two photographers KIA and several wounded during its coverage of the Vietnam War. Article written by: Bob Jones, Honolulu Advertiser
Item Creation Date: 18 July 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029944
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On the left is Kermit Yoho a member of the Department of the Army Special Photography Office (DASPO). On the right is Al Chang, a correspondent from the Associated Press. The two men were on assignment with the 25th Infantry Division near Cu Chi, Vietnam. Shortly after this photograph was taken, Kermit was killed in action. Photo by Peter Ruplenas (DASPO)
Item Creation Date: February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029943
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Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. A soldier examines captured Viet Cong weapons. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029942
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Viet Cong captured individual and crew served weapons were on display at the Fire Support Base of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. These weapons were found in an abandon Viet Cong tunnels. A soldier examines captured Viet Cong weapons. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029889
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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 observes local villager moving down path. 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 Item Number: VA029888
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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 examines items captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. 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: VA029887
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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 examines items captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 07 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029890
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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 examines weapons captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. 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 Item Number: VA029912
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. A 5th Special Forces instructor observes two CIDG trainees firing 30 caliber machine guns. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029911
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Staff Sgt. Alvin J. Rouly supervises CIDG trainees firing M-79 grenade launchers for familiarization. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029910
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. CIDG trainees fire M-16 rifles for familiarization. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029909
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Staff Sgt. Alvin J. Rouly supervises CIDG trainees firing M-79 grenade launchers for familiarization. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029908
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Using a volunteer trainee, instructors from 5th Special Forces and LLDB teach CIDG trainees how to apply a leg bandage. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029907
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Republic of Vietnam, Camp Trai Trung Sup, the 3rd Corps Basic Training Center of the Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) is commanded by the Vietnamese Special Forces (LLDB) and advised by Detachment A, 5th US Special Forces. Using a volunteer trainee, an instructor from 5th Special Forces and LLDB teach CIDG trainees how to apply a tourniquet. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 30 March 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029906
[Number of Pages: 1]
In September 1966, elements of the Korean 9th Division known as the White Horse Division arrived via boat coming ashore on a beach in Nha Trang, RVN. This sequence of photos depicts the arrival and onward movement of the division elements. After their arrival, the soldiers were positioned in the Ninh Hoa, RVN area. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029905
[Number of Pages: 1]
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 conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. 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 Item Number: VA029904
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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 conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon
Item Creation Date: February 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029902
[Number of Pages: 1]
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 conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. 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: VA029901
[Number of Pages: 1]
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 conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. 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: VA029900
[Number of Pages: 1]
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. Using a military map, Michelle Ray 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: VA029899
[Number of Pages: 1]
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 conversing with an officer from the 1st Cav. 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 Item Number: VA029896
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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. Soldiers prepare defensive position overlooking rice fields.. 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: VA029895
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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. PFC Chen Young Bo examines a weapon the unit captured earlier during Operation Jefferson. 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: VA029894
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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 examines items captured from Viet Cong during their previous mission, Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029893
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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. Officer inspects one of his soldier's weapons. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029892
[Number of Pages: 1]
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 examines Viet Cong weapon captured during previous search and destroy mission, Operation Jefferson. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 02 February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029891
[Number of Pages: 1]
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. Local villagers move down path being guarded and protected by the ROK Marines. 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 Item Number: VA029832
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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
Item Creation Date: 14 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029835
[Number of Pages: 1]
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). A M48A3 tank moves through a Viet Cong infested area South of Pleiku, RVN searching for enemy combatants. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, 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: VA029833
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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. An M48A3 accompanies the soldiers on their sweep. 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 Item Number: VA029827
[Number of Pages: 1]
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. Company commander and his Radio Telephone operator take a break during the sweep. 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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Newsfilm Critique - DASPO (U.S. Army Special Photographic Detachment, Pacific) - re: Operation CARENTAN II (Vietnam), 5 May 1968, 200-74C-68VN, Telenews 156-68
Document Item Number: 7250101007
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 13 May 1968
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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DASPO 1963 1975 PAC PAN CONUS
Document Item Number: 7250105001
[Number of Pages: 01]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ted Acheson Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029829
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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. A Vietnamese interpreter with the 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division solicits information about the Viet Cong from a local villager. 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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Department of the Army Special Photographic Office - printout of Powerpoint Presentation on the history and significance of DASPO - Given at Texas Tech University on 2 May 2002
Document Item Number: 7230101001
[Number of Pages: 85]
Item Creation Date: 2 May 2002
Collection: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO) Collection
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Photograph Item Number: VA029655
[Number of Pages: 1]
In Saigon during February 1966, Vice President Humphrey visited with Ambassador Lodge and other American diginitaries as a part of a Vietnam War fact-finding tour. These photographs were taken during a press conference given by the VP. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029656
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In Saigon during February 1966, Vice President Humphrey visited with Ambassador Lodge and other American diginitaries as a part of a Vietnam War fact-finding tour. These photographs were taken during a press conference given by the VP. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph Item Number: VA029657
[Number of Pages: 1]
SP4 Robert Lafoon receives an award from the DASPO Pacific Detachment Commander, MAJ Allen, for a photograph taken during a Catholic Mass in a field near Tuy Hoa. RVN. Photo by Lawrence Sullivan. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: May 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029658
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Operation 'Van Buren' was a combined allied operation of military forces from the Republic of Korea, Republic of Vietnam and 101st Airborne Brigade. The operation's objective was to deny the vital rice harvest to the Viet Cong. Catholic Chaplain (Capt) Bruno Massoti conducts service for soldiers from the 101st Airborne Brigade. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon, US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 23 January 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029666
[Number of Pages: 1]
This series of photos was taken at New Port, Vietnam of the Queen's Cobra Regiments Arrival in Vietnam. General William C. Westmoreland, Commanding General, MACV, watches the ceremonies on the arrival of the Royal Thai Volunteer Regiment in Vietnam.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 21 September 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029667
[Number of Pages: 1]
Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital.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: VA029668
[Number of Pages: 1]
Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital. 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: VA029669
[Number of Pages: 1]
Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029670
[Number of Pages: 1]
Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029671
[Number of Pages: 1]
Two helicopters collided at a helicopter landing pad near Tan Shan Nhut Airport, Saigon in 1967. One helicopter flew over another helicopter as it was taking off. They collided a few feet in mid air with one crashing on the top of the other. The dead and injured were evacuated to a near by hospital. 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: VA029680
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Photo of a heavily damaged truck bed. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029673
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Photo of a Heavily damaged trailer. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029674
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed tanker truck Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029675
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed tanker truck Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029676
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed bus Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029677
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Damaged building Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029678
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Destroyed connex container used as a guard post. The guard was killed Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029679
[Number of Pages: 1]
The 1st Logistical Command's motor pool located by Tan San Nhut was attacked by Viet Cong using heavy weapons. The Military Assistance Command later reported the following casualties: 3 US and friendly wounded, 3 Army of Vietnam killed and 9 wounded. Damaged trailer bed.. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: 17 August 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029640
[Number of Pages: 1]
Australians fill the streets and look out windows to see President Lyndon Johnson traveling in a motorcade. President Johnson visited several Australian cities to try and drum up Aussie support for the Vietnam War. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: October 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029641
[Number of Pages: 1]
Australians fill the streets and look out windows to see President Lyndon Johnson traveling in a motorcade. President Johnson visited several Australian cities to try and drum up Aussie support for the Vietnam War. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon. US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: October 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029650
[Number of Pages: 1]
In Saigon, Vice President Hubert Humphrey visited with Ambassador Lodge and other American dignitaries as a part of a Vietnam War fact-finding tour. All photographed were conducting a pre-press conference side bar.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: February 1966
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029651
[Number of Pages: 1]
In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Robert Lafoon is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference. Photo by Leroy Massie US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029652
[Number of Pages: 1]
In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Leroy Massie is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029653
[Number of Pages: 1]
In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Robert Lafoon is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029654
[Number of Pages: 1]
In late 1967, Vice President Humphrey made a second trip to Vietnam for the inaugurations of Vietnam President Thieu and Vice President Ky. In this photograph DASPO photographer Leroy Massie is photographing VP Humphrey during a press conference.Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: October 1967
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029709
[Number of Pages: 1]
In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Mock wounded soldier is assisted to the airlift pick up area. 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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Added: 02 Dec 2002 [Updated: 26 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029711
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In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Mock wounded soldier receives medical attention for a pretend head wound while another soldier radios for a MEDEVAC helicopter. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Dec 2002 [Updated: 26 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029712
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In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Dec 2002 [Updated: 26 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029713
[Number of Pages: 1]
In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Dec 2002 [Updated: 25 Nov 2024]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029714
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In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Dec 2002 [Updated: 26 Oct 2010]
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Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA029715
[Number of Pages: 1]
In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Dec 2002 [Updated: 26 Oct 2010]
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Photograph Item Number: VA029716
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In a secured area on the outskirts of Saigon, medics and members of an Aviation Medical Evacuation Unit practice airlifting a soldier from the ground, up into a Huey using a cable hoist, and then fly to a local medical facility. Speed and technique were graded and all concerned received a thumbs-up. Photo by Robert C. Lafoon US Army Sp Photo Det, Pacific
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Robert Lafoon Collection
Association: Department of the Army Special Photographic Office (DASPO)
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Added: 02 Dec 2002 [Updated: 26 Oct 2010]
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