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160617-N-IK388-074 (June 17, 2016) "Marine Corps veterans and Battle of Hill 488 Vietnam War survivors pose with the five daughters of 1st Sgt. Jimmie E. Howard, a Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War and namesake of the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), after a tour of the ship. Howard hosted the tour to recognize the 50th anniversary of the June 15, 1966 battle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)