Marine Echo Co. Second Battalion, Third Marine Division, engages the enemy while supporting Operation Lancaster II on July 17, 1968. As Marine helicopters land and take off in the landing zone area, approximately 3000 meters South of DMA South Vietnam, Echo Co. provides security and returns enemy fire. Photograph by SSgt. Reid, Defense Dept. Photo (Marine Corps).

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