Nghe An celebrates the 45th anniversary of the founding of Front 379
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of March 30, in Vinh city, the Liaison Committee of former volunteer soldiers of Front 379 of Nghe An province held a ceremony to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the founding of Front 379 (March 30, 1979 - March 30, 2024).
Attending the ceremony were representatives of the leaders of Military Region 4, the Military Command of Nghe An province, the Veterans Liaison Committee of units, Lao students studying at schools in Nghe An, and many veterans of Front 379.
At the ceremony, delegates and veterans had the opportunity to review the glorious tradition of Front 379.
Entering 1979, Laos faced continued military pressure, threats of war, sabotage of economic plans, and incitement to divide the Vietnam-Laos alliance. In order to increase the scale of the Vietnamese volunteer army in Laos, on March 30, 1979, the Ministry of National Defense decided to establish the 379th Front Command under the 678th Corps Command.
By the end of 1980, the 379th Front formation was basically completed, including: 5 infantry regiments and 2 engineering regiments, battalions, affiliated arms and 4 Front agencies (Staff, Politics, Logistics and Engineering).
Front 379 built a defense line of thousands of kilometers, tens of thousands of cubic meters of earth and rock to build fortifications; built tunnels on the 1064 high point to ensure immediate and long-term defense plans in 3 provinces: Phongsayly, Oudomxay, Luang Namtha.
With the active activities of units of Front 379 and some military regions bordering Laos, we and our friends have destroyed many reactionary groups, and the political security situation in Laos has become increasingly stable.
By 1988, the international and regional situation had many positive changes, the Ministry of National Defense decided to transfer Front 379 under Military Region 2, Front 379 was transformed into Division 379. This ended 10 years with the name Front 379 carrying out the noble international mission.
During their time of operation, the officers and soldiers of Front 379 always received the love, care and protection of the Lao ethnic people. The affection and heart of the Lao people were a great encouragement and a solid support for the officers and soldiers to overcome difficulties, hardships and sacrifices to complete their tasks...
Returning to normal life, officers and soldiers of Front 379 have demonstrated the spirit of solidarity, encouragement and mutual assistance in life; promoted the tradition and nature of Uncle Ho's soldiers, and become a bridge of Vietnam - Laos friendship.
