Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines and 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines prepare to board helicopters on May 30, 1965. The helicopters are providing transportation to an island near Chu Lai, Vietnam. This photograph, taken by Sgt. L. D. Choate, is part of the collection showcasing American military activities during the Vietnam War.

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