160617-N-IK388-008 SAN DIEGO (June 17, 2016) - Marine Corps veterans and members of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, shared their stories about the Vietnam War Battle of Hill 488 with guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) Sailors and the daughters of 1st Sgt. Jimmie E. Howard, the ship's namesake, during a tour. Howard hosted the tour to recognize the 50th anniversary of the June 15, 1966 battle. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

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