A Marine of the 1st Platoon, "A" Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, carries an M-60 machine gun during a search and clear operation in the Charlie Ridge area. The photograph was taken on April 20, 1970, by Sgt. Labrecque. The location is 15 miles southwest of Dallang, as part of the mission undertaken by the 90th Combat Division during the Vietnam War.

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