A Marine rifleman from Mike Company, Third Battalion, Third Marines, takes a break from a hot and intense sweep in Leatherneck Square, located south of A-3 in Vietnam on June 28, 1968. This photograph captures a moment of respite amid the challenging conditions faced by American troops during the Vietnam War.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
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