The special uniform of the soldier guarding the General's sleep.

During the preparations for changing the ceremonial uniforms in the Vietnam People's Army, 30 border guards on duty guarding the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap had the honor and pride of being the first to wear the latest uniform design.

30 sets of special military uniforms

Since the day General Vo Nguyen Giap was laid to rest in his homeland at Vung Chua - Yen Island, 30 officers and soldiers of the Border Guard Force of Quang Binh province have had the honor of guarding his resting place.

Lieutenant Colonel Hoa spoke about the latest ceremonial uniform that the soldiers on duty guarding the General's tomb were honored to wear first.

In response to that sacred and noble task, the Department of Military Supplies - General Department of Logistics assigned the X20 Joint Stock Company, under the General Department of Logistics, the task of producing 30 sets of ceremonial border guard uniforms for 30 officers and soldiers on duty guarding the tomb of the General.

Immediately afterwards, Company X20 began coordinating with the Border Guard of Quang Binh province to take measurements of 30 officers and soldiers on duty in order to produce the military uniforms.

Because the Border Guard's ceremonial uniforms are a new item, being produced for the first time, the factory always seeks direct advice from the Department of Military Supplies during the production process to ensure they meet technical requirements and are suitable for forces performing special duties.

Dressed in their new uniforms, the soldiers guarding the General's tomb appear even more solemn.

After much effort, 30 sets of special military uniforms were finally completed. They were delivered to the soldiers on duty in early November 2013, along with other equipment such as helmets, victory ribbons, medals, belts, and gun holsters.

Lieutenant Colonel Le Xuan Hoa, Deputy Head of Operations at Roon Border Guard Station and Commander of the team protecting the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap, said that the unit received 30 sets of military uniforms starting from November 1, 2013.

"These are beautiful, dignified, suitable, and convenient military uniforms for the special missions of the soldiers," said Lieutenant Colonel Hoa.

Proudly guarding the General's sleep.

Lieutenant Colonel Hoa also expressed his honor and pride in being entrusted by the Party, the State, and the General's family with the sacred task of guarding the General's resting place.

"On rainy and windy days, it's very common for the soldiers' uniforms to get wet. However, no one complains, and they still complete their tasks well," Lieutenant Colonel Hoa confided.

In the next few days, the 30 soldiers tasked with guarding the General's tomb will receive a new set of uniforms to change into while on duty.

Lieutenant Colonel Hoa also added that the 30 sets of military uniforms that the unit received are the latest ceremonial uniforms, based on a new design.

Lieutenant Colonel Trinh Thanh Binh, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Quang Binh Provincial Border Guard Command, added that the Ministry of National Defense recently decided to replace the ceremonial uniforms in the various branches of the armed forces, including the Border Guard, Air Force, Navy, and Army.

About three weeks ago, the Border Guard also received new uniforms in accordance with the policy.

Subsequently, at the suggestion of the Border Guard Command, the Ministry of National Defense agreed to have the uniforms made for the guards protecting General Vo Nguyen Giap's tomb, making them the first soldiers in the military to wear the newest ceremonial uniforms.

Wearing his new ceremonial uniform, Lieutenant Cao Van Chinh, who is on duty guarding the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap, emotionally said: “I am very honored and proud to be entrusted with the task of guarding the resting place of the General. Therefore, I always strive to fulfill this noble and sacred duty well.”

According to vietnamnet