"In Country" was during the evacuation of Saigon in April '75.
The Regiment began deployment to Vietnam on 16 August 1965 and the 2nd Battalion arrived in Country on 27 May 1966. The Regiment was back in California by May of 1971.
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Nearly 14,000 US Marines were killed in Vietnam, and over 50,000 US Marines were wounded in the war.
Marines are serving in Vietnam today at the U.S. Embassy in HaNoi. But during the war, the embassy guards in SaiGon were Marines through the closing of Embassy operations in April, 1975 - a full two years after U.S. Marine combat units had all left the country.
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The Regiment began deployment to Vietnam on 16 August 1965 and the 2nd Battalion arrived in Country on 27 May 1966. The Regiment was back in California by May of 1971.
Yes, nearly 15,000 US Marines died in Vietnam.
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13,095 U.S Marines were wounded in action during the Vietnam War.
Approximately 391,000 US Marines served in the Vietnam War; approximately 14,838 US Marines died in Vietnam.
Not all active duty Marines deploy, as deployment is determined by various factors, including unit assignment, operational needs, and individual circumstances. Some Marines may be stationed at bases or in support roles that do not require deployment. Additionally, certain roles, such as administrative or training positions, might not involve overseas deployment. However, many Marines do experience multiple deployments throughout their careers.
Nearly 14,000 US Marines were killed in Vietnam, and over 50,000 US Marines were wounded in the war.
Marines are stationed in Japan so that they will be near enough to the far east for rapid deployment in the event they are needed in that area.
Marines are serving in Vietnam today at the U.S. Embassy in HaNoi. But during the war, the embassy guards in SaiGon were Marines through the closing of Embassy operations in April, 1975 - a full two years after U.S. Marine combat units had all left the country.
President Ford had to send in US Marines and US Sailors to help evacuate Saigon in April 1975.
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