In this photograph taken on January 15, 1966, during Operation MALLARD in Vietnam, Marines can be seen capturing gear, including food, flags, and supplies. The items were originally taken by the Viet Cong as payment for taxes imposed upon local villagers. Image courtesy of II. C. Wolford, Defense Department. #VietnamWar #Marines.

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