A Marine from Company, 2nd Battalion, Marine Regiment, is seen running for cover as North Vietnamese soldiers fire a 50 caliber machine gun during Operation Hastings on July 17, 1966. This photograph captures the action in Quang Tri Province, northwest of Dong Ha. This image was taken by Cpl. Mahony, Defense Department photo (Marine Corps), A187752.

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