A Marine sniper takes aim at an enemy target during Operation Shelby, located 15 miles South of Da Nang. The photo captures the Marine, equipped with Starlite scopes, silhouetted against the dusk sky. Snipers played a crucial role in the Vietnam War, providing support and reconnaissance for their units.

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