Truong Sa Navy veterans hold meeting to celebrate 78th anniversary of Vietnam People's Army
(Baonghean.vn) - At the ceremony, in a warm atmosphere of comradeship, Truong Sa Navy veterans from different periods together recalled the memories of their youth when they carried out the sacred mission of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.
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Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van De presented a flower basket to the Navy Veterans Liaison Committee, Truong Sa in Cua Lo - Nghi Loc - Vinh city. Photo: Thanh Chung |
On the afternoon of December 18, in Cua Lo town, the Liaison Committee of Navy Veterans in Cua Lo - Nghi Loc - Vinh city organized an exchange and meeting with Truong Sa veterans nationwide; to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2022) and the 34th anniversary of National Defense Day.
Attending the meeting were comrade Nguyen Van De - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of the City Party Committee, People's Committee of Cua Lo town; Heroes of the armed forces and many Truong Sa veterans across the country.
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Many Navy veterans and Truong Sa veterans from provinces and cities across the country attended the exchange and meeting. Photo: Thanh Chung |
At the ceremony, in a warm atmosphere of comradeship, theveteranNavy,Truong SaThrough the ages, we have together remembered our comrades, the heroic martyrs who have passed away forever for the cause of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the homeland; reviewed the heroic history of the Vietnam People's Army in general and the Vietnam People's Navy in particular; and recalled the memories of our youth carrying out the sacred mission of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.
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The art program welcoming the exchange and meeting told about the youthful days of the veterans who made great efforts to carry out the sacred duty of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland. Photo: Thanh Chung |
Navy and Truong Sa veterans expressed their emotion and pride in the changes in Truong Sa archipelago today. The islands now have schools, spacious clinics, and highly skilled doctors who directly examine and treat officers, soldiers, islanders, and fishermen. On the islands, wind and solar power systems have been installed... The lives of officers, soldiers, and people are increasingly improving.
Proud of their achievements, Navy and Truong Sa veterans in provinces and cities across the country are more determined to follow in their fathers' footsteps, promote the spirit of soldiers, always uphold the good qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers; love and care for each other; strengthen work, contribute with localities to fulfill political tasks well; join hands to do useful things for society and comrades.
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Awarding Truong Sa Soldier Badges to veterans. Photo: Thanh Chung |
During the meeting, the Navy Veterans Liaison Committee, Truong Sa in Cua Lo - Nghi Loc - Vinh city awarded the Truong Sa Soldier Badge and the Medal for the Cause of Protecting the Sovereignty of the Sea and Islands of the Fatherland of the Navy Command to the veterans... On behalf of the leaders of Nghe An province, comrade Nguyen Van De - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee presented a beautiful flower basket to the Liaison Committee, congratulating the meeting.