Truong Sa Navy veterans held a meeting to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the founding of the 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 performing the sacred duty 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 Liaison Committee of Navy and Truong Sa veterans in Cua Lo - Nghi Loc area - 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 Town Party Committee, People's Committee of Cua Lo town; Heroes of the armed forces and a large number of 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 camaraderie, theveteranNavy,Truong SaThrough the ages, we have come together to remember our comrades, the heroic martyrs who have passed away for the cause of protecting the sovereignty of our homeland's seas and islands; 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 our Fatherland's seas and islands.
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The art program welcoming the exchange and meeting told stories about the youthful days of 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 |
The Navy and Truong Sa veterans expressed their emotion and pride in the changes in the Truong Sa archipelago today. The islands now have schools, spacious infirmaries, 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 support 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 Liaison Committee of Navy and Truong Sa veterans in Cua Lo - Nghi Loc - Vinh city awarded the Truong Sa Soldier Badge and the Commemorative 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.