Marine Corporal F. L. Messick from "C" Company, Lost Battalion, hacks through dense elephant grass using a chain saw during Operation Prairie II on March 18, 1967. This photo captures the efforts made by Marines to clear a landing zone for resupply helicopters during the 8,000-acre sweep. Captured by Defense Department photographer Leighty.

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