Military officials and staff officers discuss battle strategy during a briefing for Operation Bold Mariner. Lt Col William F. Sparks, commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, Vadm. William F. Bringle, commander of the 7th Fleet, and BGen John E. Williams, commanding general 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, are seen in this photograph taken by SSgt Bob Jordan on January 18, 1969.

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