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U.S. Marine and Navy veterans recall their experiences from Operation Starlite during the Vietnam war. In August of 1965 the U.S. mounted an offensive against the 1st Viet Cong Regiment south of the U.S. air base in Chu Lai. Starlite was the first regimental sized battle of the Vietnam war and was also the first combined vertical envelopment and amphibious assault in history conducted by U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by USMC Combat Camera, courtesy assets.). For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller and SgtMaj of the Marine Corps Ronald Green speak to Marines and Sailors about our history, esprit de corps and "The Legacy Within." (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy motion media/Released). For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Retired Lt. Col. Quigley was recognized for creating the obstacle course designed to push officer candidates to the limit known as The Quigley during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico, September 22.

U.S. Marine and Navy veterans recall their experiences from Operation Starlite during the Vietnam War. In August of 1965 the U.S. mounted an offensive against the 1st Viet Cong Regiment south of the U.S. air base in Chu Lai. Starlite was the first regimental sized battle of the Vietnam War and was also the first combined vertical envelopment and amphibious assault in history conducted by U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by USMC Combat Camera, courtesy assets.)

Video package of retired U.S. Marines discussing their experiences during the Vietnam War, Jacksonville, N.C., May 21, 2015. The video showcases the veterans reflecting on their experiences during the Vietnam War and remembering their trials and tribulations. Music track courtesy of www.freeplaymusic.com: “Sons of Scotland.” Disclaimer The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products, or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DOD Website. Imagery Courtesy of: Associated Press and National Archives. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Shantel F. Greer., MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJ Combat Camera/Released)

The Mameluke sword of 2nd Lt. Paul W. Smithson, a Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, who was killed in combat during a patrol Nov. 20, 1968, during the Vietnam War, was presented to the Smithson family at the Officer's Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 1, 2015. The sword was found by Staff Sgt. Jason Mabe, a motor transport maintenance chief with 2nd Radio Battalion, lying against a fence while he was on duty in 2013. The sword was presented back to Smithson's family by Mabe and the command of 2nd Radio Battalion after Mabe successfully identified the original owner and located the family. (U.S. Marine Corps video and photo by Cpl. Krista James and Cpl. Andy Orozco/Released)

The Mameluke sword of 2nd Lt. Paul W. Smithson, a Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, who was killed in combat during a patrol Nov. 20, 1968, during the Vietnam War, was presented to the Smithson family at the Officer's Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 1, 2015. The sword was found by Staff Sgt. Jason Mabe, a motor transport maintenance chief with 2nd Radio Battalion, lying against a fence while he was on duty in 2013. The sword was presented back to Smithson's family by Mabe and the command of 2nd Radio Battalion after Mabe successfully identified the original owner and located the family. (U.S. Marine Corps video and photo by Cpl. Krista James and Cpl. Andy Orozco/Released)

Marines, both past and present, and sailors with 2nd Marine Division gathered together and honored the units and battles fought by the 2nd Marine Division during a battle colors rededication ceremony to celebrate the unit's 74th birthday aboard Camp Lejeune, Jan. 30, 2015.