Vtg B&W Snapshot USMC Marine Promotion Handshake Da Nang Vietnam June 20 1967

Vtg B&W Snapshot USMC Marine Promotion Handshake Da Nang Vietnam June 20 1967

This authentic snapshot captures a formal USMC promotion ceremony held in Da Nang during the heat of the Vietnam conflict. The black and white image focuses on a Marine receiving a rank advancement, marked by a firm handshake between peers amidst the logistical backdrop of a 1967 military encampment.

Collectors of 1960s military history will value this candid glimpse into the daily life of personnel stationed in Southeast Asia. It serves as a stark, personal document of service, camaraderie, and the rigid traditions maintained by the USMC in June 1967.

A rare visual record of a Marine promotion handshake in Da Nang.