A group of 13 newly promoted Marine Sergeants, led by Captain R. Reuschling, the deputy disbursing officer of the 1st Marine Division, participate in a traditional "wetting down" ceremony. The ceremony took place on March 22, 1970, in Vietnam, with the Marines emerging from the surf after their promotions were celebrated.

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