Men of the 1st Marine Division move out on Operation KERN, 20 miles southwest of Danang during the Vietnam War. The troops were transported by UH-34 helicopters of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HM)-16 on a rainy afternoon of October 21, 1966. The image is a defense department photo taken by Cpl. Pitner.

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