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Viet Cong soldiers carry a litter with injured American POW, CPT David Earle Baker, (Captured 27 June 72) from the hospital tent to the release point. American and South Vietnamese prisoners were exchanged for Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese (NVA) prisoners

Viet Cong soldiers carry a litter with injured American POW, CPT David...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

(On left) Mr. Richard George Waldhaus, U.S. civilian and fellow POW U.S. Army SP-4 Richard H. Springman, (Captured 25 May 70) are two of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

(On left) Mr. Richard George Waldhaus, U.S. civilian and fellow POW U....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Photograph of 1st Lieutenant Ronald Baker being Evacuated

Photograph of 1st Lieutenant Ronald Baker being Evacuated

Original caption: 1Lt Ronald Baker (Tucson, Ariz), Executive Officer, Co B, 6th Armor, 25th Inf Div, is evacuated by helicopter after being wounded while staging a fire mission against the Viet Cong. Color P... More

A Viet Cong officer smokes a cigarette

A Viet Cong officer smokes a cigarette

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Loc Ninh Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Former POW and U.S. Air Force CPT David Earle Baker, on crutches, walks away from the greeting party, MGEN John Gonge, Commander 22nd Air Force and BGEN Ralph Saunders after his arrival from Clark Air Base, Philippines. CPT Baker was captured on 27 Jun 72 in Cambodia and released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Air Force CPT David Earle Baker, on crutches, walk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Former POW and U.S. Army SGT Kenneth Wallingford (Captured 7 Apr 72) waves to the crowd of well wishers upon his arrival on the C-141 Starlifter from Clark Air Base, Philippines. In the background MGEN Daniel "Chappie" James await the next returnee to deplane. SGT Wallingford was in the first group of POWs captured in South Vietnam, and released on 12 Feb 73 by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh, South Vietnam

Former POW and U.S. Army SGT Kenneth Wallingford (Captured 7 Apr 72) w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Members of the United Nation's International Commission of Control and Supervision discuss the pending release of American and South Vietnamese prisoners to the U.S. and South Vietnam military and the release of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prisoners to their military services with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese personnel

Members of the United Nation's International Commission of Control and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

POW and U.S. Army CPT Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72), has identification attached to his shirt, after his release by the Viet Cong to the American military. CPT Wanat is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

POW and U.S. Army CPT Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72), has identific...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

SPC-4 Richard Springman, U.S. Army, Captured 25 May 70) talks with a North Vietnamese Army officer who is looking at his peace symbol. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs who were released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

SPC-4 Richard Springman, U.S. Army, Captured 25 May 70) talks with a N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Photograph of Sergeant Ronald A. Payne Checking a Tunnel Entrance before Entering it to Search for Viet Cong

Photograph of Sergeant Ronald A. Payne Checking a Tunnel Entrance befo...

Original caption: Sgt. Ronald A. Payne (Atlanta, GA), Squad Leader, Co. A, 1st Bn, 5th Mech Inf., 25th Inf. Div., checks a tunnel entrance before entering it to search for Viet Cong and their equipment, during ... More

Photograph of Troops Climbing up a Rocky Mountain during Operation Thayer II

Photograph of Troops Climbing up a Rocky Mountain during Operation Tha...

Original caption: On 6-7 Feb. 67, Company "A", 1st Bn., 5th Cav., 1st Cav. Div. (Airmobile), on Operation "Thayer II" conducted a search and destroy mission against the Viet Cong in the An Lao Valley approximat... More

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT David Earle Baker, (Captured 27 June 72) sits in the hospital tent prior to being turned over the American authorities. CPT Baker was one of the 27 American POWs who were released during the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Members of the United Nation's International Commission of Control and Supervision discuss the pending release of American and South Vietnamese prisoners to the U.S. and South Vietnam military and the release of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prisoners to their military services with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese personnel

Members of the United Nation's International Commission of Control and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

On a barren field near Loc Ninh South Vietnamese prisoners of war are lined up in formation by their captors prior to their release by the Viet Cong to the representatives of their government

On a barren field near Loc Ninh South Vietnamese prisoners of war are ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

(Center) Mr. Douglas Ramsey, U.S. civilian and fellow POW James U. Rollins, U.S. civilian are two of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

(Center) Mr. Douglas Ramsey, U.S. civilian and fellow POW James U. Rol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins just before awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished ... More

Proof of Viet Cong Infiltration at Vung Ro Bay

Proof of Viet Cong Infiltration at Vung Ro Bay

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: Multiple Post: USIS - Saigon Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ William H. Hardy talks with escort officers and other POWs in the passenger lounge after his arrival from Clark Air Base, Philippines. MAJ Hardy was captured on 29 Jun 67 in by the South Vietnan and released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ William H. Hardy talks with escort office...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Viet Cong POWs sit on the ramp at Tan Son Nhut Air Base under the watchful eyes of South Vietnamese military police. The POWs will be airlifted to Loc Ninh, South Vietnam for the prisoner exchange between the United States/South Vietnam and North Vietnam/Viet Cong militaries

Viet Cong POWs sit on the ramp at Tan Son Nhut Air Base under the watc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Public... More

The Viet Cong delegation at the Four Party Joint Military conference. The conference held at Tan Son Nhut Airbase will finalize details on the release of prisoners of wars held by the four parties

The Viet Cong delegation at the Four Party Joint Military conference. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Public... More

Viet Cong POWs take shelter from the hot sun in a makeshift tent as they await their release to the Viet Cong forces during the exchange of POWs by the antagonists in the Vietnam conflict

Viet Cong POWs take shelter from the hot sun in a makeshift tent as th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Four release POWs (Left to Right) U.S. Army MAJ Albert Edwin Carlson, (Captured 7 Apr 72), U.S. Army CPT Johnnie L. Ray (Captured 8 Apr 72) U.S. Army CPT Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72), (behind CPT Smith) U.S. Army MAJ Raymond C. Schrump, (Captured 23 May 68) and U.S. Army CPT George K. Wanat Jr. (Captured 30 Apr 72), after their release by the Viet Cong to the American military. They are five of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Four release POWs (Left to Right) U.S. Army MAJ Albert Edwin Carlson, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT David Earle Baker, (Captured 27 June 72) sits in the hospital tent prior to being turned over the American authorities. CPT Baker was one of the 27 American POWs who were released during the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Ex-POW U.S. Army CWO-2 James Hardy Hestand (Captured 17 Mar 71), (Center of photo) listens as member of U.S. military talks to him after his release by the Viet Cong to the American Military. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Ex-POW U.S. Army CWO-2 James Hardy Hestand (Captured 17 Mar 71), (Cent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

SGT Felix V. Neco-Quinones, U.S. Army, (Captured 16 Jul 68) stands with other POWs, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese military during the POW exchange. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs who were released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

SGT Felix V. Neco-Quinones, U.S. Army, (Captured 16 Jul 68) stands wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. David Baker is carried by Viet Cong to a waiting helicopter upon his release

U.S. Air Force CAPT. David Baker is carried by Viet Cong to a waiting ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Loc Ninh Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Former POW and U.S. Army SP4 Richard Springman (Captured 25 May 70) walks off the flight line with his escort after arriving from Clark Air Base. SP-4 Springman was released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army SP4 Richard Springman (Captured 25 May 70) wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ Raymond Cecil Schrump talks with BGEN William Deitrich, Vice Commander 22nd Air Force in the passenger lounge after his arrival from Clark Air Base, Philippines. MAJ Schrump was captured on 23 May 68 in South Vietnam and released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ Raymond Cecil Schrump talks with BGEN Wil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

CPT David Earle Baker, U.S. Air Force, (Captured 27 Jun 72) shot down while flying his O-2 Forward Air Control aircraft and held captive by the Viet Cong until his release on February 12, 1973. He was one of twenty eight American POWs who were released during the prisoner exchange between the Viet Cong and the Americans and South Vietnamese

CPT David Earle Baker, U.S. Air Force, (Captured 27 Jun 72) shot down ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT David Earle Baker, (Captured 27 June 72) sits in the hospital tent prior to being turned over the American authorities. CPT Baker was one of the 27 American POWs released during the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The location, with tents and helicopters parked, where the exchange of American and South Vietnamese prisoners for Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese (NVA) prisoners took place

The location, with tents and helicopters parked, where the exchange of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Ex-POW U.S. Army SGG Bobby Louis Johnson (Captured 25 Aug 68), talks with a Viet Cong official after his released by the Viet Cong to the American Military. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Ex-POW U.S. Army SGG Bobby Louis Johnson (Captured 25 Aug 68), talks w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Two Viet Cong and a North Vietnamese Army officer with still and motion picture cameras that they will use to photograph the exchange of prisoners of war

Two Viet Cong and a North Vietnamese Army officer with still and motio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins saluting at the end of a press conference right after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of... More

Photograph of a M-102, 105mm Howitzer Firing at Suspected Viet Cong

Photograph of a M-102, 105mm Howitzer Firing at Suspected Viet Cong

Original caption: The An/Arc-122 radio console set is used in UH-1D helicopters by the 1st cavalry division (Airmobiles) at division, brigade and battalion level to coordinate any form of mission with his entir... More

Former POW and U.S. Army CPT George K. Wanat Jr salutes the flag after being welcomed by MGEN John Gonge, Commander, 22nd Air Force and BGEN William Dietrich, Vice Commander, 22nd Air Force upon his arrival from Clark Air Base, Philippines. CPT Wanat was captured by the Viet Cong on 30 Apr 72 and was released at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army CPT George K. Wanat Jr salutes the flag after...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Viet Cong POWs, one with a Viet Cong flag, stand and sit at the exchange location. They were flown in on USAF C-130 aircraft from Bien Hoa Air Base. They will be exchanged for American and South Vietnamese POWs held by the Viet Cong forces

Viet Cong POWs, one with a Viet Cong flag, stand and sit at the exchan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A USAF C-130 Hercules lands at the POW exchange location. The C-130 arrived from Bien Hoa Air Base with a load of Viet Cong POWs

A USAF C-130 Hercules lands at the POW exchange location. The C-130 ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The tent where members of the International Commission of Control and Supervision met to discuss the release of American and South Vietnamese prisoners to the U.S. and South Vietnam military and the release of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prisoners to their military services

The tent where members of the International Commission of Control and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Viet Cong POWs, some on crutches, under the watchful eyes of South Vietnamese military police walk to the waiting C-123 transport aircraft. The POWS will be airlifted to Loc Ninh, South Vietnam for the prisoner exchange between the United States/South Vietnam and North Vietnam/Viet Cong militaries

Viet Cong POWs, some on crutches, under the watchful eyes of South Vie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Public... More

Viet Cong POWs stand and sit at the exchange location. They were flown in on USAF C-130 aircraft from Bien Hoa Air Base. They will be exchanged for American and South Vietnamese POWs held by the Viet Cong forces

Viet Cong POWs stand and sit at the exchange location. They were flown...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns

A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns

A bouquet of roses, left to remember the dead, adorns the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2014. In the background is the wreath honoring Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awa... More

Photograph of Catholic Chaplain Captain Bruno Massoti Conducts Services for Troops during the Operation

Photograph of Catholic Chaplain Captain Bruno Massoti Conducts Service...

Original caption: Operation "Van Buren" a combined allied operation of Military Forces of the Republic of Korea, Republic of Vietnam and the United States 101st Abn Bde. The operation was to deny the vital ric... More

Photograph of Troops Moving across a Rice Field in Search of Viet Cong

Photograph of Troops Moving across a Rice Field in Search of Viet Cong

Original caption: Operation "Van Buren" a combined allied operation of Military Forces of the Republic of Korea, Republic of Vietnam and the United States 101st Abn Bde, was to deny the vital rice harvest to th... More

Photograph of Staff Sergeant Hugh L. Maple Playing with a Vietnamese Child

Photograph of Staff Sergeant Hugh L. Maple Playing with a Vietnamese C...

Original caption: PFC James E. Stadig (Solvang, Calif.), rifleman, and other members of Co D, 2nd Bn, 35th Inf, 3rd Bde, 4th Inf Div, come out of a Viet Cong cave after checking it for Viet Cong men or equipmen... More

Viet Cong POWs, one with a Viet Cong flag, stand and sit at the exchange location. They were flown in on USAF C-130 aircraft from Bien Hoa Air Base. They will be exchanged for American and South Vietnamese POWs held by the Viet Cong forces

Viet Cong POWs, one with a Viet Cong flag, stand and sit at the exchan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

SPC-4 Richard Springman, U.S. Army, Captured 25 May 70) talks with a North Vietnamese Army officer who is looking at his peace symbol. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs who were released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

SPC-4 Richard Springman, U.S. Army, Captured 25 May 70) talks with a N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

(On left) Mr. Michael Kjome, U.S. civilian and fellow POW, CPT Mark A. Smith, U.S. Army (Captured 7 Apr 72) are two of the twenty eight American POWs who were release by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973. They are in group of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese military personnel prior to their being turned over to the U.S. military

(On left) Mr. Michael Kjome, U.S. civilian and fellow POW, CPT Mark A....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

POW and U.S. Army CPT George K. Wanat Jr. (Captured 30 Apr 72), has identification attached to his shirt, after his release by the Viet Cong to the American military. CPT Wanat is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

POW and U.S. Army CPT George K. Wanat Jr. (Captured 30 Apr 72), has id...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Proof of Viet Cong Infiltration at Vung Ro Bay

Proof of Viet Cong Infiltration at Vung Ro Bay

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: Multiple Post: USIS - Saigon Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Photograph of Members of Company "A" Return to Base Camp with Viet Cong Prisoners during Operation Thayer II

Photograph of Members of Company "A" Return to Base Camp with Viet Con...

Original caption: On 6-7 Feb. 67, Company "A", 1st Bn., 5th Cav., 1st Cav. Div. (Airmobile), on Operation "Thayer II" conducted a search and destroy mission against the Viet Cong in the An Lao Valley approximat... More

Ex-POW U.S. Army SGT Kenneth Wallingford (Captured 7 Apr 72) in a group of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army personnel after his released by the Viet Cong to the American Military. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Ex-POW U.S. Army SGT Kenneth Wallingford (Captured 7 Apr 72) in a grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Ex-POWs and U.S. Army Captains, Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72) and George K. Wanat Jr. (Captured 30 Apr 72), after their release by the Viet Cong to the American military. They are two of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Ex-POWs and U.S. Army Captains, Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72) and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

(On left) CPT Mark A. Smith, U.S. Army (Captured 7 Apr 72) and (Left of center) CPT George K. Wanat Jr., U.S. Army, (Captured 30 Apr 72) are two of the twenty eight American POWs who were release by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973. They are in group of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese military personnel prior to their being turned over to the U.S. military

(On left) CPT Mark A. Smith, U.S. Army (Captured 7 Apr 72) and (Left o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More

President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt.

President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt.

President Barack Obama applauding retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins for his heroism just after Adkins was awarded the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins disting... More

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More

Viet Cong Destroy Cao Dai Temple

Viet Cong Destroy Cao Dai Temple

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: Multiple Post: USIS - Saigon Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Marines of Co. F, 2nd Bn., 5th Marines, Fire Upon Fleeing Viet Cong During Operation New Castle

Marines of Co. F, 2nd Bn., 5th Marines, Fire Upon Fleeing Viet Cong Du...

General Photograph File of the U.S. Marine Corps Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Former POW and U.S. Army SSG Bobby Louis Johnson (Captured 25 Aug 68), is greeted by MGEN John Gonge, 22nd Air Force Commander and BGEN William Deitrich, Vice Commander, 22nd AF upon his arrival on the C-141 Starlifter from Clark Air Base, Philippines. SSG Johnson was in the group of POWs captured in South Vietnam and released on 12 Feb 73 by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh, South Vietnam

Former POW and U.S. Army SSG Bobby Louis Johnson (Captured 25 Aug 68),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Overall view of memebers of the Four Party Joint Military delegations in a conference room. The South Vietnamese delegation with backs to camera, the U.S. delegation on left, the Viet Cong delegation facing the camera and the North Vietnamese delegation on the right. The conference held at Tan Son Nhut Airbase will finalize details on the release of prisoners of wars held by the four parties

Overall view of memebers of the Four Party Joint Military delegations ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Public... More

BGEN Stan McClellan, U.S. Army, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Command - Vietnam (MACV) discusses the pending exchange of American and South Vietnamese prisoners for Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese (NVA)prisoners with NVA and VC negotiators

BGEN Stan McClellan, U.S. Army, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Viet Cong POWs stand in formation, two of their members carry the Viet Cong flag, after being flown in from Bien Hoa. They will be exchanged for American and South Vietnamese POWs held by the Viet Cong forces

Viet Cong POWs stand in formation, two of their members carry the Viet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Members of the Viet Cong military distribute new clothes to the Viet Cong POWs who were released during the prisoner exchange between the Viet Cong and the Americans and South Vietnamese

Members of the Viet Cong military distribute new clothes to the Viet C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

POWs, U.S. Army SGG Bobby Louis Johnson, (Black American) Captured 25 Aug 68), (In center with hood on head) U.S. Civilian Richard George Waldhaus and (smoking cigarette) U.S. Civilian James U. Rollins line up prior to their release from the Viet Cong to the American Military. They are part of the twenty eight American POWs released by Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

POWs, U.S. Army SGG Bobby Louis Johnson, (Black American) Captured 25 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Volunteers from the Texas Military Forces Museum's

Volunteers from the Texas Military Forces Museum's

Volunteers from the Texas Military Forces Museum's Living History Detachment conduct a Vietnam War-era reenactment portraying U.S. service members engaged in battle with elements of the Viet Cong, May 3, 2015, ... More

An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer

An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer

An Army Chaplain leads the audience in a closing prayer that was attending the Medal of Honor ceremony in honor of retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat in the East Room of ... More

Photograph of Members of the Long Range Reconnaissance Team Moving through Rough Terrain Searching for Viet Cong near Tuy Hoa

Photograph of Members of the Long Range Reconnaissance Team Moving thr...

Original caption: Members of the Long Range Reconnaissance Team, Co C, 2nd Bn, 502nd Inf Regt, 1st Bde, 101st Abn Div move through rough terrain searching for the Viet Cong near Tuy Hoa, during Operation "Harri... More

Photograph of Members of Company "A" Moving to the Perimeter of the Landing Zone during Operation Cook

Photograph of Members of Company "A" Moving to the Perimeter of the La...

Original caption: Elements of Co A, 2nd Bn, 502nd Inf., 101st Abn Bde, move to and secure a Landing Zone on a mountain top in the Quang Ngai Province, approximately 320 miles northeast of Saigon, after suspensi... More

Photograph of Private James E. Stadig and Other Members of His Company Come out of a Viet Cong Cave

Photograph of Private James E. Stadig and Other Members of His Company...

Original caption: PFC James E. Stadig (Solvang, Calif.), rifleman, and other members of Co D, 2nd Bn, 35th Inf, 3rd Bde, 4th Inf Div, come out of a Viet Cong cave after checking it for Viet Cong men or equipmen... More

COL W. E. Davis Jr., commander, 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, talks with other pilots after completing his 200th and last combat mission over North and South Vietnam. The mission consisted of attacking a Viet Cong concentration area, destroying military fortifications and inflicting heavy damage

COL W. E. Davis Jr., commander, 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, talks with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cam Ranh Bay Air Base Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

The Huey H-1 helicopters, carrying the members of the United Nation's International Commission of Control and Supervision who will observe the exchange American and South Vietnamese prisoners for Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese (NVA) prisoners, approach the exchange location

The Huey H-1 helicopters, carrying the members of the United Nation's ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Former POW Mr. James U. Rollilns, U.S. civilian gives his identification information to a member of the U.S. military. Mr Rollins is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Former POW Mr. James U. Rollilns, U.S. civilian gives his identificati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker arrives at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in his automobile to observe the departure of Viet Cong POWs for Loc Ninh prisoner exchange between the United States/South Vietnam and North Vietnam/Viet Cong militaries

U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker arrives at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Public... More

Photograph of Private Milton L. Cook Firing His M-60 Machine Gun into an Area Where a Viet Cong Sniper was Spotted

Photograph of Private Milton L. Cook Firing His M-60 Machine Gun into ...

Original caption: On 8 Jan. 1967, "C" Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Mech Inf. Bde., 25th Inf. Div., operated as a blocking force on Operation Cedar Falls in the Filhol Plantation by the Saigon River, ten (10) miles northea... More

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ Albert E. Carlson waves to the crowd of well wishers upon his arrival on the C-141 Starlifter from Clark Air Base, Philippines. MAJ Carlson was captured by the Viet Cong on 7 Apr 72 and was released at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ Albert E. Carlson waves to the crowd of w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A line of returned POWs from Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prisons walk from buses to the waiting C-141 Starlifter for the trip to the states. After their release they were flown to Clark AB hospital for medical checkups

A line of returned POWs from Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prisons wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Eddie P. Boaz Release S... More

C-9 Nightingale medical evacuation aircraft on the flight line at Tan Son Nhut Air Base. The aircraft will be used to fly the American prisoners of war released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh, South Vietnam to Clark Air Base in the Philippines

C-9 Nightingale medical evacuation aircraft on the flight line at Tan ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SGT Urias Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Former POW and U.S. Army CWO-2 James Hardy Hestand talks with escorts and other POWs in the passenger lounge after his arrival from Clark Air Base, Philippines. CWO-2 Hestand was captured on 17 Mar 71 in Cambodia and released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army CWO-2 James Hardy Hestand talks with escorts ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Viet Cong POWs, with caps and towels to protect from the sun, sit at the exchange location. They were flown in on USAF C-130 aircraft from Bien Hoa Air Base. They will be exchanged for American and South Vietnamese POWs held by the Viet Cong forces

Viet Cong POWs, with caps and towels to protect from the sun, sit at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

On a barren field near Loc Ninh BGEN Stan McClellan, U.S. Army, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Command - Vietnam (MACV) discusses the pending exchange of American and South Vietnamese prisoners for Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese (NVA)prisoners with Viet Cong negotiators

On a barren field near Loc Ninh BGEN Stan McClellan, U.S. Army, CHIEF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Viet Cong soldier stands beneath a Viet Cong flag carrying his AK-47 rifle. He was participating in the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission

Viet Cong soldier stands beneath a Viet Cong flag carrying his AK-47 r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Viet Cong POWs sit on the ramp at Tan Son Nhut Air Base under the watchful eyes of South Vietnamese military police. The POWs were brought to the airbase in the 6X6 trucks in the background and will be airlifted to Loc Ninh, South Vietnam on the C-123 transport aircraft for the prisoner exchange between the United States/South Vietnam and North Vietnam/Viet Cong militaries

Viet Cong POWs sit on the ramp at Tan Son Nhut Air Base under the watc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Saigon Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Public... More

Ex-POW U.S. Army SSG Felix V. Neco-Quinones (Captured 16 Jul 68) talks with two North Vietnamese Army officers after his released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Ex-POW U.S. Army SSG Felix V. Neco-Quinones (Captured 16 Jul 68) talks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT David Earle Baker, (Captured 27 June 72) sits in the hospital tent prior to being turned over the American authorities. CPT Baker was one of the 27 American POWs released during the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army

President Barack Obama describes the heroism of Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat just before posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished hims... More

Photograph of a Member of the 3rd Platoon Resting inside a M-133 Armored Personnel Carrier

Photograph of a Member of the 3rd Platoon Resting inside a M-133 Armor...

Original caption: On 8 Jan. 1967, "C" Co., 2nd Bn., 5th Mech Inf. Bde., 25th Inf. Div., operated as a blocking force on Operation Cedar Falls in the Filhol Plantation by the Saigon River, ten (10) miles northea... More

Photograph of Private Fred L. Greenleaf Crossing a Deep Irrigation Canal during Operation Bang Dong

Photograph of Private Fred L. Greenleaf Crossing a Deep Irrigation Can...

Original caption: Operation "Bang Dong". PFC Fred L. Greenleaf, Co "C", 3rd Bn, 7th Inf, 199th Light Inf Bde, crosses a deep irrigation canal along with other members of the company who are enroute to a Viet C... More

Viet Cong prisoners of war line up to board trucks upon their release

Viet Cong prisoners of war line up to board trucks upon their release

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Loc Ninh Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Viet Cong prisoners of war are gathered together in a group prior to their release

Viet Cong prisoners of war are gathered together in a group prior to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Loc Ninh Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

(On left) CPT George K. Wanat Jr., U.S. Army and (Left of center) CPT Mark A. Smith, U.S. Army (Captured 7 Apr 72) talks with a North Vietnamese Army officer. They are two of the twenty eight American POWs who were released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

(On left) CPT George K. Wanat Jr., U.S. Army and (Left of center) CPT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Representative of the Viet Cong military review the list of names of prisoners of war under their control prior to the formal exchange of American and South Vietnamese POWs for POWs held by the South Vietnamese and American forces

Representative of the Viet Cong military review the list of names of p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

U.S Army's BGEN Stan McClellan, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Command - Vietnam (MACV) the American representative and Viet Cong and North Vietnamese members of the Four Power Joint Military Commission discuss the release of their respective prisoners of war

U.S Army's BGEN Stan McClellan, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Volunteers from the Texas Military Forces Museum's

Volunteers from the Texas Military Forces Museum's

Volunteers from the Texas Military Forces Museum's Living History Detachment conduct a Vietnam War-era reenactment portraying U.S. service members engaged in battle with elements of the Viet Cong, May 3, 2015, ... More

Vietnam War veterans share stories and memories of

Vietnam War veterans share stories and memories of

Vietnam War veterans share stories and memories of their time in service at Company D's, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, Vietnam Veterans reunion in Branson, Mo., on April 9-13.

Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the

Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the

Dr. Bill Sloat pauses after laying a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of his brother Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor earlier this week in Washington, D.C.,... More

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat, accepting on his behalf is his brother Dr. Bill Sloat in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Sloat distinguished h... More

BGEN Stan McClellan, U.S. Army, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Command - Vietman (MACV), talks on the radio during the pending exchange of American and South Vietnamese prisoners for Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese (NVA) prisoners with Viet Cong officer

BGEN Stan McClellan, U.S. Army, CHIEF of STAFF, Military Assistance Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins participating in a press conference just after receiving the Medal of Honor at the White House, Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-... More

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