Film opens with February 1st, 1967 Change of Command Ceremony for Commanders in Chief of U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC). General John Dale Ryan is assuming command from General Joseph J. Nazzaro. A color guard stands with American flag flanked by flags of Air Force, SAC, units, and award ribbons. A military marching band marches in front of a stage (reviewing stand) where Generals and guests are seated, including Generals Nazarro and Ryan, plus the Commanders of SAC's three Air Forces. Civilian leaders present included Nebraska Governor and Mrs. Norbert Tiemann. Closeup of General Ryan. View of Governor and Mrs. Tiemann standing amongst six Air Force Generals. A traditional ceremony for change of command ensues. The flag of outgoing General Nazzaro is furled and cased and the flag of incoming General Ryan is unfurled and uncased. The flag ceremony completes as the two Generals exchange positions. Views of Generals and guests. Closeup of General Nazzaro.The band plays and marches and a contingent of U.S. airmen march in review. General Nazzaro renders them a parting salute and then he and Ryan shake hands and both turn to greet the Governor and his wife.
Aerial view of (USARV) United States Army Republic of Vietnam Headquarters Complex at Long Binh, Vietnam. View of surrounding areas. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. 49th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Battalion troops in Binh Phuoc, Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A soldier in a field. Soldiers walk in a single file through a dense jungle, swamps, mud and heavy brush. The soldiers walk across rice paddies.
Clearing operations of the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in Iron Triangle during the Vietnam War. Shirtless American soldiers load sand bags into heavy load cargo helicopter ( Boeing CH-47 Chinook ). American soldiers place sandbags on pad. African-American soldier, wearing sunglasses, places sandbags.
Villagers grouped in assembly area during Operation Cedar Falls in Binh Duong province, South Vietnam. U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division photographers take still pictures of Vietcong suspects. (Vietnam War period).
Two U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division soldiers rest along jungle trail during Operation Cedar Falls in Binh Duong province, South Vietnam. Soldier searches at entrance to tunnel. Soldier uses flamethrower to set fire to captured rice cache. Soldiers advance along trail at edge of jungle. One of the men rides a captured Vietcong bicycle. (Vietnam War period).
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