Sharp shooters - Brief Article

SARAH Underhill, a photographer for the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Mass., is a regular contributor to Soldiers. On a recent trip to Vietnam she photographed the nation's culture and people, and she shares a few of those images with us this month.

A boy from the village of Hoi An makes paper lanterns for tourists. Many buildings in the village--and throughout the country--display the European-style architecture that is a legacy of Vietnam's past as a French colony.

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A Hanoi resident smiles as she travels the city's streets selling oranges.

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A resident of Cholon village waits for someone to buy her ducks. The birds are commonly sold in open markets throughout Vietnam.

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An elderly resident of Hoi An smiles as people pass her home.

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Fish is a common source of protein throughout Vietnam, and open-air fish markets are extremely popular.

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Nha Trang's harbor is always filled with workboats and tourist vessels.

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Residents along the Mekong River use boats to navigate from one place to another.

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A resident of the fishing village of Dai Lahn uses her skills on the beach.

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Mail photo submissions for Sharp Shooters to: Photo Editor, Soldiers, 9325 Gunston Road, Ste. $108, FortBelvoir, VA 22060-5581. Digital images should be directed to: alberto.betancourt@belvoir.army.mil. All submissions must include an introductory paragraph and captions.