Marine LCpl Martinez of 1/7 aniper Pit is pictured cleaning his M-16 rifle on June 18, 1967, during Operation Arizona in Vietnam. The photograph was taken by Sullivan and is credited to the Defense Department. The image shows a moment of maintenance and preparation in combat.

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