A UH-34 helicopter from the 222 Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit lifts off with a damaged U34 helicopter during the Vietnam War in 1966. The U34 helicopter had been targeted by mortar fire while attempting to resupply troops. In the photo, members of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines are seen heavily engaged in combat. This image was captured by the Defense Department.

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