Two American servicemen share a lighthearted moment in front of a brick building somewhere in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater during World War II. The pith helmet worn by the man at left, adorned with a U.S. insignia, reflects the tropical-weather headgear commonly adopted by Allied forces serving in South and Southeast Asia. Both men wear standard khaki cotton service shirts suited to the region's hot, humid climate. Photographs like this one, drawn from personal wartime collections, capture the everyday camaraderie of American troops far from home during the demanding CBI campaign. Project: 218048