Two American military medics, Richard Cloointal and Fred Newcomba, are shown examining the teeth of a small Vietnamese boy. This image was taken during a Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) in 1968. The photo is a 35mm negative captured by photographer Leak and is part of a series of photographs depicting American military activities during the Vietnam War. It was issued by the Defense Department and carries the reference numbers A422023 and 127 GVB-247.

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