Good to Go... Semper Fi!
Wounded Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jeremiah Purdie (C), reaching out as he is led past stricken comrade after fierce firefight for control of Hill 484. S. of DMZ during Vietnam War.
Shell shocked American Marine getting wounds bandaged in muddy jungle during OP Prairie, an American military sweep of the area just south of the DMZ.
US Marines eating rations during a lull in the fighting near the DMZ during the Vietnam War.
Wounded American Marines being treated and prepared for evacuation during the Vietnam War.
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines making sweep below DMZ, as part of Operation Prairie.
Good to Go... Semper Fi!
Dirty, exhausted looking US Marine on patrol with his squad near the DMZ during the Vietnam War.
Wounded American Marines being treated and prepared for evacuation during the Vietnam War.
Members of 1st Marine Division carrying their wounded during firefight nr. southern edge of DMZ during Vietnam War. South Vietnam.
US Marine Phillip Wilson carrying rocket launcher across stream during fighting near the DMZ during the Vietnam War.
American soldier w. a bandaged head wound looking dazed after participating in Operation Prairie just south of the DMZ
Wounded Marine being helped to an air evacuation point.
I'm surprise that the photos of the marines getting shot by a sniper in the 04 battle of fallujah wasn't posted yet, or maybe I missed it.
You're touching on a fairly touchy subject. Marines don't like watching our brothers being killed or wounded. I suggest you tread lightly and think about your post before hitting submit.
^One of the more interesting military traditions I have ever seen.
Got these from my buddy Ryan (aka, thecat0311) who's was Echo, 2/5. He's now currently Alpha, 1/6.
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