A U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, identified by his name tape as 'Sorsby,' poses with a python found near his forward operating base in South Vietnam. His boonie hat, embroidered with 'RECON,' points to service with a long-range reconnaissance or Special Operations element, units known for operating deep in enemy-controlled territory along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Encounters with local wildlife, including large snakes, were a memorable and often photographed part of camp life between missions. Project: 219424