A group of marines from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 81mm mortar Platoon, participating in Operation JAY during the Vietnam War in 1966. The marines are seen briskly moving towards the front of the column. This photograph was taken by Corporal Burch and is part of the official Defense Department collection.

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