March 5, 1969: Firing of first 175mm artillery at Hill 55 in support of ground troops. The battery from the 11th Marine Artillery Regiment manned the guns located at Camp Muir. Photographed by Sgt Tuor. Image shows artillery team in action during the Vietnam War. Source: Defense Department.

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