SGT Gerald Laird, A Co. 1/502 Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, fires his M60 light machine gun. Chambered for the 7.62 NATO round, M60's were issued at the platoon level, and were typically served by a crew of three: gunner, assistant gunner, and ammo bearer. Note: SGT Laird's gas mask is just visible under the ammo belt.
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