Marine Corps personnel constructing large bunkers during combat operations in Vietnam, 1968. These bunkers were constructed using a variety of materials including empty fuel drums filled with sand or concrete, large timbers, steel runway matting, and thousands of sandbags. Image captured by GySgt E. J. Hoore. Defense Department photo (Marine Corps).

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