III MEF VIDEOS

On 8 August, 1966, Major Howard V. Lee of 3rd Marine Division moved rapidly to reinforce a besieged platoon in south Vietnam with seven other Marines in two helicopters, landing in a "hot" zone and scaling up a hill to reach the platoon to help strengthen their men. Wounded by shrapnel, Major V. Lee led the men to continue attacking and calling artillery strikes deep into the night. The Marines fought on until the enemy withdrew. Major Howard V. Lee's heroic actions and expert leadership earned him the Medal of Honor that day. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Logan Foster)

On 30 april, 1968, Capt. Jay R. Vargas went above and beyond the call of duty during battles in Vietnam, risking his own life and leading his men even after being wounded numerous times. For his valiant and intrepid actions that day, he earned our nation's highest honor, the Medal of Honor. Capt. Vargas, from Winslow Arizona, was part of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment during his heroic actions in Dai Do, Republic of Vietnam. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Hancock)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Dennis M. Bradley, 3rd Marine Division sergeant major, talks about the caliber of Marines that have served in 3rd Marine Division. In observance of Vietnam Veterans Day he speaks about Gen. Lewis Walt, a former commander of 3rd Marine Division. Gen. Walt received a Silver Star while serving with the First Raider Battalion in Tulagi, was awarded two Navy Crosses during WWII, commanded III Marine Amphibious Force and served as the first four star General as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. This video is to commemorate all veterans who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War, and to ensure they know their sacrifice is not forgotten. (U.S Marine Corps video by Cpl Kallahan Morris)

Sgt. Ronald Spotswood, a combat graphic specialist with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Cpl. Josue Marquez, a combat photographer with 3rd Marine Division, speak about what their units did during the Vietnam War, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, March 25, 2020. Vietnam Veterans Day recognizes veterans who served in the US military during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)