Today, 54 years ago, Marines were the first U.S. combat troops to land in Vietnam.
Today, 54 years ago, Marines were the first U.S. combat troops to land in Vietnam. USMC First to Fight | Marines land in Vietnam United States On March 8, 1965, 3,500 Marines were the first U.S. combat troops to land in Vietnam. This presence confirmed the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War. 22 January …