Marines of MABS-12 receive flower garlands from high school girls of Tam Ky Village in Quang Tin Province, Vietnam. The garlands were given in appreciation for their support during "Operation Starlight." This photograph was taken on September 18, 1965, during a ceremony commemorating a victory over the Viet Cong.

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