US Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion advancing towards a Viet Cong stronghold during Operation TRAILBLAZER, 16 miles southwest of Danang. In the background, one of the 28 ammo crates discovered at a Viet Cong training camp. Photo taken by LCpl. Costello on October 24, 1965. Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) A185998.

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