Marines from the 9th Marine Regiment move through difficult terrain in Vietnam as they are transported by a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-262. Loaded with heavy gear and weapons, they were airlifted as the leading force for a mission west of Phu Bai. This official defense department photo was taken by Cpl. Jim De Witt in 1969.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
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