In this photograph, taken on February 2, 1966, at the 3rd MAF base in Danang, Vietnam, Corporal Harold Hawkins and Hospitalman D. J. Wiggins can be seen rushing towards a hovering helicopter during a medical evacuation. As soon as the helicopter landed, Hawkins was immediately brought on board, accompanied by a vigilant Marine in the foreground, watching for potential attacks from the Viet Cong forces. This image was captured by 2nd Lt. F. Tucker and is a part of the Defense Department's collection. (Caption: DEFENSE (MARINE CORPS) A187006 TVB 127 GVB-243).

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