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Lt. Col. David Althoff served in the Marine Corps as a pilot from 1952 until 1972. During his time in the Marine Corps, Althoff deployed to Vietnam two times and earned a total of 66 awards including: three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Bronze Star, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Distinguished Service Medal, 55 Air Medals and a Combat Action Ribbon.(Courtesy photo from the Robert F. Dorr Collection)

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Retired Maj. Edward F. Wright receives a Silver Star medal at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

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Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) speaks about retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) and retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) pose for a photo at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (center) and Sgt. Maj. Larry E. Owens (right), the Inspector-Instructor sergeant major with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, presents a Silver Star medal to retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Retired Maj. Gen. John Admire (right) handshakes retired Maj. Edward F. Wright (left) at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Marine Corps veterans from 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans along with their spouses, Sept. 16, 2016. The site visit was part of a week-long annual "Battery Adjust XI Reunion," celebrating the 25th anniversary of 3/11 Marines who served in Operation Desert Storm, and the 50th anniversary of 3/11 Marines landing in Vietnam.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Maj. Bert J. Reinink (left), Inspector-Instructor of Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, presents the Navy Commendation Medal with a bronze “V” for valor to Daniel S. Baldwin, a Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, at the State Capitol building Sept. 2, 2016. Baldwin was honored for his combat heroism during the Vietnam War and for his brave actions that helped defeat enemy forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Maj. Bert J. Reinink (left), Inspector-Instructor of Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, presents the Navy Commendation Medal with a bronze “V” for valor to Daniel S. Baldwin, a Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, at the State Capitol building Sept. 2, 2016. The bronze “V” is a symbol of combat heroism and recognizes individuals who have been exposed to personal hazard during participation in combat operations. Baldwin and his fellow Marines exemplified extreme bravery and fearlessness to overcome and defeat enemy forces during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, congratulate Daniel S. Baldwin, a Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, after the award ceremony where he was presented the Navy Commendation Medal with a bronze “V” for valor at the State Capitol building Sept. 2, 2016. The Marines of Co. C had the opportunity to hear Baldwin share his story and the importance of what “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” means to him. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, listen as Daniel S. Baldwin, a Marine veteran who served in Vietnam, addresses the crowd during the award ceremony where he was presented the Navy Commendation Medal with a bronze “V” for valor at the State Capitol building Sept. 2, 2016. Baldwin spoke about how proud he was to be a part of the Marine Corps and that he was honored to have Marines of past and present be a part of this memorable day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine, commanding general, Force Headquarters Group stands with hand over heart as the Pledge of Allegiance is recited amongst a crowd of veterans and civilians during a ceremonial display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall in Kenner, Louisiana, May 16, 2014. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

Photo by Lcpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

A mobile one half-replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall is displayed at Veterans Park in Kenner, Louisiana during a Vietnam War Memorial ceremony, May 16, 2014. Marines of Marine Forces Reserve and veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces helped honor the fallen and those still missing from the Vietnam War by providing a band and rifle team to commemorate the ceremony. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

Photo by Lcpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

A Marine Forces Reserve rifle team fires a twenty-one-gun salute to honor veterans of the Vietnam War during a ceremonial display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall in Kenner, Louisiana, May 16, 2014. The moving wall is designed to give those who cannot make the trip to see the actual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, District of Columbia, the opportunity to view it. Vietnam veterans built the moving wall replica and it has been traveling the country for more than 30 years.

Photo by Lcpl. Mackenzie Schlueter

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill gathers with his immediate and extended family who came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star Medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the nation’s third highest award for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill is congratulated by his immediate and extended family and other guests came to show their support for his military service after his Silver Star medal ceremony at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill was presented the nation’s third highest award by Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak for his heroic actions while deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Charles C. Krulak greets Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill before he is presented with the Silver Star Medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott

Marine Sgt. Gary L. Hill was awarded the Silver Star medal at the Tuscaloosa Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here June 7, 2013. Hill received the nation’s third highest award for combat heroism for actions as a fire team leader while he deployed to Vietnam in 1967. Retired Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak presented Hill with the distinction. When his platoon commander was shot and killed, then-Lance Cpl. Hill rallied his fire team to locate and kill an enemy. He then single-handedly bounded to an enemy trench line and killed three North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Hill then ordered his fire team to provide suppressive fires as he maneuvered to locate an NVA sniper. Once the sniper was exposed, Hill and his team killed the sniper and evacuated wounded comrades to safety. His actions saved the lives of eight Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Raymond Lott