On this day 45 years ago, the Marine Corps aided – both on ground and in the air – in the successful evacuation from Saigon, South Vietnam during Operation Frequent Wind. | U.S. Marine Corps

Today, we honor those who served in Operation Frequent Wind on April 29, 1975, and proudly share this story of heroism, courage, and sacrifice. Considered by many to be the 30 most dangerous hours on board the aircraft carrier USS Midway, Operation Frequent Wind was one of the largest rescue missions in US history. As the communist-led North Vietnamese Army invaded Saigon, the US Navy was called in to rescue thousands of South Vietnamese citizens trapped in the capital city. Operation Frequent W

50 years ago, during Operation Frequent Wind, the USS Midway rescued thousands of Vietnamese refugees, including Stephanie Dinh and her family. Today, Stephanie ties a ribbon in remembrance of the American service members who gave their lives.💛🎗️#OperationRemembrance #operationfrequentwind #ussmidway From now until April 27, share the name of someone you want to honor. We’ll tie a ribbon in their memory on the Midway’s flight deck.🎗Please comment below or DM us to participate. | USS Midway Mu

It was an honor to help emcee the Operation Frequent Wind 50th Commemoration on the USS Midway and meet some of the incredible heroes who helped save over 7,000 people in April 1975. | Leyna Nguyen