A Vietnamese civilian working to prevent soil erosion by packing sandbags and bamboo matting in Vietnam. This photo was taken on July 6, 1969, by Sgt A. V. Huffman from the 1stMarDiv. It is part of a series documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War. Image source: DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) mis A372148 127 GVB-375.

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