A Marine from the 3rd Shore Party signals a CH-46 helicopter at Logistic Support Area Vandergrift Combat Base in Vietnam, September 1968. The purpose of this interaction is to resupply the marines involved in an ongoing operation. This photograph was taken by Sgt. H. Padilla of the Marine Corps and is a part of the Defense Department's collection. (Caption for image with specified details)

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