During a recon mission near Con Thien, two Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Gunnery Sgt. Michael F. Merritt and Lance Cpl. David Chrietsburg, open fire on the enemy while uncovering a large enemy munitions cache. This photograph was taken on February 2, 1969. A192679. (MARINE CORPS)

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