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oct 5, 1966 - Vietnam

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The U.S. Marine Corps provided ground, air, supply, and logistic support in the Vietnam War for over two decades as part of III Marine Amphibious Force. Initially in Vietnam as advisors, the Marines forces grew with the need to protect the key airbase at Da Nang.

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oct 5, 1966
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~ 59 years ago