Marine Corps photo taken on October 29, 1965, shows members of the Third Firing Platoon in action. The image captures Marines employing teamwork to operate a 50-ton artillery weapon. Loaders are seen maneuvering a powder charge towards the breach during a firefight. This photo was taken by 1Cpl. Henderson and provided by the Department of Defense.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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