Marines belonging to the 5th Marine Regiment during Operation Taylor Common prepare mortar rounds for delivery in Vietnam. The ready-to-go rounds are stored near the mortar tubes, and the Marines are on standby to respond to requests for fire on enemy positions. this photo was taken approximately 10 miles southwest of An Hoa, the base for Task Force Yankee, and around 23 miles southwest of the city of Danang.

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