Marines on a search and destroy mission during the Vietnam War pause to fill their canteen bottles. The soldiers can be seen clustered around a communal water source, taking a brief break from combat duties. This Defense Department photograph, taken in 1966, captures a poignant moment during the turbulent military activities of that time.

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