Fightin' Marines #4 (1952)

In the midst of a tense Korean front, Marine Sergeant "Tripoli" Shores leads a dangerous mission to set a trap for a surprise enemy tank column by planting mines at a village road fork—only to find the local residents suspiciously unhelpful and possibly compromised. As he and his squad, including the quick-witted South Korean scout Duck Sing and the sharpshooting Private "Arky" Woods, race to set the explosives before the tanks arrive, they must stay alert for hidden spies and the constant threat of betrayal from within the very village they’re trying to protect.

In the jungles of the Philippines, Marine Private Rocky Ventura is called upon to lead a group of untrained Filipino volunteers against a brutal Huk band after a village is destroyed by their leader, Jefer Lopez. As Rocky guides the guerrillas through a tense night mission, they uncover the enemy’s arsenal and plan a dawn assault, relying on surprise and cunning to turn the tide—before the final confrontation at the camp’s heart.

In "Tailor Maid," Canteen Kate tries to get a proper uniform from the supply sergeant, only to find the only available size is a dress—so she decides to make her own. With help from a fellow marine, she secretly crafts a custom uniform using fluorescent material from the chemical lab, leading to a frantic escape when the major and supply sergeant catch her in the act.

In a tense mission to clear a ridge of snipers, Biff and Smokey are sent ahead with a grudging sergeant, only to stumble upon a hidden cave filled with unexpected treasures—much to their surprise and the squad’s amusement. As they navigate the perilous terrain, a sudden ambush forces them into a desperate fight, but Biff’s quick thinking and daring move with a boulder turn the tide in a way no one expected.

In the midst of a Korean patrol, Corporal Joseph E. Madden spots a hidden enemy T-34 tank threatening his unit. Acting without hesitation, he leaps onto the tank, disables its periscope, and holds off the crew long enough for his comrades to neutralize the threat. His quick thinking and bravery prevent disaster and earn him the Silver Star medal.