Caption: Civilians being evacuated by UH-34 helicopters during Operation Colorado. On August 8, 1966, members of E and H Companies of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines assisted in moving civilians from Thon Mot (2) to safety. This photo was taken by Pfc. Mincenoyer, and is part of the Defense Department's archives.

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