American troops await their turn to board the troopship General Nelson M. Walker at the Naval Supply Station, Oakland, California, sometime in 1966. The Walker was over 600 feet long and could carry as many as 5,000 troops during each of her voyages. It took from 18 to 21 days to reach Vietnam. (Courtesy Naval Supply Station)

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American troops await their turn to board the troopship General Nelson M. Walker at the Naval Supply Station, Oakland, California, sometime in 1966. The Walker was over 600 feet long and could carry as many as 5,000 troops during each of her voyages. It took from 18 to 21 days to reach Vietnam.

Credit: Courtesy Naval Supply Station