Marine of "E" Co. 2/3 is seen carrying his weapon after combat during Operation Ford, near Phu Bai in Vietnam on March 19, 1968. This image captures the exhaustion and determination worn by the soldier during this battle against the Viet Cong. Official Defense Department Photo taken by J. E. Thorton.

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