May 22, 1965 - Lance Corporal Clarence M. McGowan of 3rd Platoon, "C" Company, 1/3 sets the sights on a 60mm mortar as they prepare to fire a mission in support of the platoon's patrol in Dening, Vietnam. The 60mm mortar was not a standard weapon in the Marine Corps but was obtained from the Army for small units in the field. Photograph by Sgt Ayers, Defense Department.

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