A Marine in the 3rd Marine Division, Vietnam, is seen lighting a cigarette for a Vietnamese farmer during Operation PIRANEA on September 7, 1965. This gesture showcases the people-to-people interactions between American military personnel and civilians during the Vietnam War. Photograph taken by Defense Department, identification number A185320.

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