Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Gulf of Tonkin Commemoration Event [Image 37 of 38]

    Issued by: on

    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Gulf of Tonkin Commemoration Event

    LEMOORE, Calif. (September 17, 2019) Commander Everett Alvarez Jr., U.S. Navy (RET) receives a tour of the Navy's F35C Lightning fighter jet from VFA125 Commanding Officer, Captain Adan Covarrubias, U.S. Navy. Honorees and guests attended a Gulf of Tonkin Commemoration event held at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The event honored the Naval Aviators who served with courage and dignity during the Vietnam War, specifically Commander Everett Alvarez Jr., who became the first American aviator shot down over Vietnam and became the 2nd longest-held prisoner of war in North Vietnam, eight-and-a-half years, during the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 09.17.2019
    Date Posted: 09.26.2019 13:34
    Photo ID: 5786750
    VIRIN: 190917-N-XH484-650
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 6.28 MB
    Location: CALIFORNIA, US

    Web Views: 38
    Downloads: 4

    PUBLIC DOMAIN