Marines from the 3rd Marine Division's 25th March in 1969 deployed mortars at Fire Support Base Argonne, located northwest of Vandergrift, during the Vietnam War. This 35mm negative photograph, taken by Randolph , captures the moment. The image is part of a collection of official Department of Defense photos, specifically from the United States Marine Corps, titled BH 4800536 127 GVB-265.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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