ARVN soldier crossing a river near Qua Giant in 1969. The soldier uses an air mattress as a makeshift raft to keep weapons and clothing dry. Photo taken by Sgt. Dave Mandolla of the Marine Corps. The image captures the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Popular Force soldiers during the Vietnam War.

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