Today, 29 years ago, U.S. forces reminded the world of their strength during Operation Desert Storm – the largest deployment of Marines since the Vietnam War. | U.S. Marine Corps

On this day in 1965, Operation Starlite came to an end. It was the first regimental-sized battle of the Vietnam War. Fifty-four American lives were lost in the week-long battle. Before Starlite, the enemy had no appreciation of how the Marines could apply power from the sea. After Starlite, they never again positioned another large unit near the coast. Semper Fidelis, Marines. | U.S. Marine Corps

On this day 45 years ago, the Marine Corps aided – both on ground and in the air – in the successful evacuation from Saigon, South Vietnam during Operation Frequent Wind. | U.S. Marine Corps