Marine soldiers participating in a search and destroy operation in Vietnam take a break to bathe south of Chu Lai. One Marine stands guard while others clean up as part of their personal hygiene routine. December 18, 1966. Photograph by LCpl R. A. Lowes. US Marine Corps photo (A369696 127 GVB-324).

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