Marine Corps troops from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, can be seen conducting a search and destroy mission approximately 20 miles Southwest of the Danang Air Base in Vietnam on October 15, 1965. The soldier in focus is Pfc. Durbin Harines with his rifle as they make their way towards the potato patch visible in the background. The photo was taken by a Marine Corps photographer, Pfc. Durbin Harines. Image reference: DEFENSE DEP?.PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A185993 127 GVB -283.

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