Today, we remember November 8, 1965—the launch of Operation Hump by the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam. On that day, 48 #SkySoldiers 🪂lost their lives. We honor the sacrifice and valor of these soldiers who faced overwhelming odds.🎥 by Capt. Jennifer French 🪽#StrongerTogether #SkySoldiers #BeAllYouCanBe #TrainToWin #HonoringOurHeroes | 173rd Airborne Brigade

Hump hump and hump, A Marine patrol in the jungle hills near Da Nang, eyes scanning the treeline in the humid air. Among them is a seasoned NCO — steady, alert, and armed with a Thompson submachine gun that speaks to an older era of warfare. Every step is measured, every sound magnified in the thick brush. For these men, the mission is simple: move quiet, stay alive, and watch each other’s backs. #VietnamWar #USMC #DaNang #ThompsonSMG #CombatPatrol #Marines #GhostsOfTheBattlefield | Ghosts of th