Operation Starlite, which was launched on Aug. 18, 1965, was the United States' first major offensive amphibious assault since the Korean War.

U.S. Marine and Navy veterans recall their experiences from Operation Starlite during the Vietnam War. In August of 1965 the U.S. mounted an offensive against the 1st Viet Cong Regiment south of ...

1st Lt. Christopher Sylvain from the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division runs for cover during a gun battle with Anti Iraqi Forces during Operation ...

Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Patton of the 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division walks through a bombed out building where Insurgents launched an attack ...

The MAF in a statement said Operation Starlight III was a manifestation of the Malaysian government’s concern and solidarity with the people of Myanmar affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that ...

The award was presented for combat actions on Aug. 18, 1965 in support of Operation Starlite in the Republic of Vietnam. Although that day was almost half a century ago, Rimpson, a Kansas City, Mo ...