Lance Corporal Lloyd M. Eales and Corporal 2nd J. Skendrovic of the 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment, constructing a two-man prone shelter during Operation Rio Blanco on November 24, 1966. The shelter is intended to provide protection in the event of a Viet Cong mortar attack on the Marines' position during a sweep. Photograph taken by Set Lewis for the Defense Department.

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