End of the voyage to give Tet gifts to the military and civilians of Truong Sa
(Baonghean.vn) - On January 13, after 19 days at sea, the fleet of Naval Region 4 safely docked at the mainland port, ending the voyage to give gifts for the Lunar New Year 2022 to the soldiers and people of Truong Sa archipelago.
In 20 days, the New Year greeting delegation of Naval Region 4 traveled more than 1,600 nautical miles to 21 islands and island points/33 military reception points.Spratly Islandsto give gifts for the New Year of the Tiger 2022 to officers, soldiers, people and fishermen on the island.
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| The group docked at Chim Island. Photo: Mai Thang |
Due to the strong winds and waves, Tet gifts had to be transported to submerged islands by ferry. On the floating islands such as Truong Sa Lon, Nam Yet, Sinh Ton, and Song Tu Tay, the delegation celebrated Tet early with officers and soldiers.
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| Early Tet with officers and soldiers on floating islands. Photo: Mai Thang |
In addition to giving gifts for the Year of the Tiger to the forces, the leaders of Naval Region 4 also inspected combat readiness and Covid-19 epidemic prevention work with the spirit of "Enjoying the New Year without forgetting the mission", "high combat readiness to firmly protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland during the coming New Year and spring".
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| Soldiers on Truong Sa floating island enjoy the New Year without forgetting their duties. Photo: Mai Thang |
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| Awarding the Medal for the cause of sea and island sovereignty, Truong Sa soldier badge of the Navy Command and certificates of merit of the region to reporters accompanying on the working trip. |
On this occasion, the Naval Region 4 Command met and presented the Medal for the cause of sovereignty over seas and islands, the Truong Sa soldier badge of the Naval Command and the Region's Certificate of Merit to the reporters accompanying them on the working trip.
