Strong will, steady hand, protect the homeland's sea and islands
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of March 24, the Mat Island Mixed Battalion solemnly held a meeting to celebrate the 55th anniversary of its founding (March 31, 1963 - March 31, 2018).
Representatives of the Provincial Military Command, leaders of the Town Party Committee, departments, branches, and organizations of Cua Lo Town, representatives of military units stationed in the area, and former leaders and commanders of the Island through the periods attended.
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Delegates respectfully offer incense.Remembering heroes and martyrs at the Dao Mat Martyrs Memorial. Photo: Giang Hien |
Located in an extremely important strategic position, during 55 years of construction, fighting and growing up, generations of officers and soldiers of Dao Mat have been brave, resilient, united, overcoming all difficulties, contributing their small part to protect the tradition of the Vietnam People's Army, the tradition of Nghe An armed forces in the heroic Soviet homeland.
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Heroic eye roll. Photo: Thanh Chung |
The outstanding achievements of the officers and soldiers of Dao Mat have been awarded many noble titles by Uncle Ho, the Party and the State, the Military Region 4 Command, the Provincial Military Command and the People's Committee of Nghe An province, such as: Title of Heroic Unit of the People's Armed Forces, First Class Military Exploit Medal, Third Class Military Exploit Medal, First Class Military Exploit Medal, Third Class Military Exploit Medal and many other noble awards...
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Representatives of units and agencies presented flowers to congratulate Mat Island. Photo: Giang Hien |
Acknowledging the achievements of the 32nd Mat Island Mixed Battalion, the representative of the provincial Military Command and Cua Lo town hoped that the officers and soldiers would continue to improve the quality of military training, always have a strong will, steady hand on the gun, firmly protect the homeland's sea and islands, and successfully complete the assigned tasks./.