No ships
1) Southeast Asia. From 01Mar61 to 15Aug73.
(2) Dominican Republic. From 28Apr65 to 21Sep66. (No ships qualified)
(3) USS LIBERTY (AGTR 5). 08Jun67 and 09Jun67.
(4) USS PUEBLO (AGTR 2). 23Jan68.
(5) Operation FREQUENT WIND. (Evacuation Operations, Saigon) 29Apr75 and 30Apr75. (No ships)
(6) Operation MAYAGUEZ. 15May75. (No ships)
USS Goldsborough DDG-20
USS CONSTELLATION CV-64
USS LIBERTY AGTR-5
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I don't know if the entire battalion received the Combat Action Ribbon but I do know that H Co (redesignated L Co) did receive the CAR. Most members of the battalion also received their Combat Action Ribbon during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. They battalion has since returned to Iraq in September/October of 2007. All but a handful (those few who remained behind at Camp 15) of Marines in 3/23 received the Combat Action Ribbon for Desert Storm. Most members of the battalion also received their Combat Action Ribbon during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. They battalion has since returned to Iraq in September/October of 2007.
ONE
During The Vietnam War
Just as responsible as Eisenhower before him, and LBJ after him. They all played their part.
Over 50,000 Americans were killed and missing in action during the Vietnam War.
I don't know if the entire battalion received the Combat Action Ribbon but I do know that H Co (redesignated L Co) did receive the CAR. Most members of the battalion also received their Combat Action Ribbon during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. They battalion has since returned to Iraq in September/October of 2007. All but a handful (those few who remained behind at Camp 15) of Marines in 3/23 received the Combat Action Ribbon for Desert Storm. Most members of the battalion also received their Combat Action Ribbon during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. They battalion has since returned to Iraq in September/October of 2007.
When Nixon ordered "military trainers" to Vietnam, the U.S. then started to become actively involved in Vietnam combat.
Yes. In fact both countries had combat troops helping South Vietnam during the Vietnam war.
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During The Vietnam War
13,095 U.S Marines were wounded in action during the Vietnam War.
President obama
Just as responsible as Eisenhower before him, and LBJ after him. They all played their part.
Over 50,000 Americans were killed and missing in action during the Vietnam War.
More likely than others to serve in combat positions
More likely than others to serve in combat positions
No. They would receive a Combat Action Ribbon. If ever they transferred to the Army, then they'd be eligible to wear the CIB or CAB in lieu of their Combat Action Ribbon.