Marines from the 2nd Battalion, Hinth Marines, prepare to fire an 81mm mortar to counter enemy fire while a Marine transport helicopter lands in their landing zone. This photo was taken on September 1, 1968, during a search and clear mission southwest of Vandegrift Combat Base. Photo by Sgt Hike Padilla of the 3dMarDiv Vietnam.

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