Lieutenant Colonel M. L. Raphael, commanding officer of the 3rd Tank Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, distributes CARE school kits to children of Phong-Bac Village near Danang, Vietnam. This photo captured on April 12, 1966, showcases the efforts of the Marines in Vietnam to not only defeat the Viet Cong but also build relationships with the locals.

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