Captain Shirley from Gastonia, , attempts to boost the morale of his son, following significant casualties during Operation DEFENSE DEFT. This photograph, taken on May 27, 1967, captures a heartfelt moment between a father serving in the Marine Corps and his son.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
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