General Ngo Xuan Lich welcomed at the Command General Lich made that request during a meeting with the command on December 13. He headed a mission of the Central Military Commission and Ministry of National Defense to visit the region. At the meeting, General Lich and his entourage were briefed on prominent outcomes on performing military-defense missions in 2019 achieved by the armed forces of Military Region 1 in general and of Thai Nguyen province in particular as well as their preparations for the important upcoming anniversaries of the military. Reportedly, military units at all levels proactively gave advice to local Party organizations and authorities to perform the military-defense task in an effective way. They strengthened the all people’s defense disposition in couple with the people’s security posture and contributed to maintain border sovereignty, security, political security and social order in the localities where they are stationed. General … [Read more...] about MR1 Command urged to continue completing military-defense tasks
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Military units carry out meaningful activities for national contributors
Sr. Lt. Gen. Be Xuan Truong presents gifts to policy beneficiaries in Hai Son commune A mission from the Ministry of National Defense, led by Deputy Defense Minister Sr. Lt. Gen. Be Xuan Truong, offered incense and laid wreaths for fallen soldiers at the monument dedicated to Po Hen Martyrs in Hai Son commune, Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province. Po Hen border troops and others sacrificed their lives to safeguard national border sovereignty and security. On the occasion, the mission presented gifts to 20 policy beneficiary families in border areas throughout the province and hoped that they would follow the national revolutionary tradition, overcome difficulties and further contribute to national development. The same day, Sr. Lt. Gen. Do Can, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army and his entourage, paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the temple worshipping troops who died for the country at Hill 468 in Thanh Thuy commune and … [Read more...] about Military units carry out meaningful activities for national contributors
Military unit with meaningful activities for people in Thai Nguyen province
Accordingly, apart from an over VND 100 million gratitude house for a needy family, the Department also offered VND 60 million to build new-style rural areas and presented 50 gifts, totally worth VND 50 million, to locals. Presenting gifts to policy beneficiaries and needy people This meaningful activity of the Department highlighted the national traditions of “When drinking water, remember its source” and “Ragged leaves protect tattered ones”. It was also a chance for the General Staff’s troops to express their gratitude to people of Diem Mac commune, where the General Staff’s Political Unit, the predecessor of the General Staff’s present Political Department, was established 70 years ago. Addressing the event, Deputy-Director of the Political Department Senior Colonel Chu Van Doan affirmed that in the past, the General Staff always embraced gratitude policies and guidelines of the Party and State. The unit has so far taken … [Read more...] about Military unit with meaningful activities for people in Thai Nguyen province
Vietnam Former Youth Volunteers’ Association holds third congress
PANO – Vietnam Youth Volunteers’ Association on the morning of December 11th held its third congress in Hanoi (tenure 2015-2019), celebrating the 10th founding anniversary (2004), and receiving the First-class Labor Order. The congress was attended by leaders of the Party, State and people's armed forces heroes, heroes of labor, heroic Vietnamese mothers, leaders of ministries and socio-political organizations. Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam (right) presenting First-class Labor Order to Former Youth Volunteer Association. After 10 years of establishment, the association has admitted around 370 thousand members. It also tried its best to play the role of historical witness and protector of the rights and policies for its members, and promote the "Comradeship" movement in different forms. At the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam presented the First-class Labor Order to the association as the Party and State’s recognition for the achievements of youth … [Read more...] about Vietnam Former Youth Volunteers’ Association holds third congress
Vietnamese and Cambodian defense ministries partner in search and rescue exercise
A presentative from Military Region 7 Command introduces the exercise The information was announced by the Military Region 7 Command of Vietnam at a press meeting on December 13 in Ho Chi Minh City. The exercise will take place in Tuasday commune, Chanthrea district, in the Cambodian province of Svay Rieng, with the participation of some 800 people. The drill will focus on the establishment and operation of a joint command post, practicing dealing with chemical incidents and disasters, and post-disaster recovery. On the occasion, the organizing panel will inaugurate a military-civilian friendship infirmary for the Cambodian district, transfer and install medical equipment in the locality and present gifts to local people. This first-ever exercise is to realize the protocol signed by the two countries on frequent natural disaster prevention, search and rescue and to implement the coordination regulation nodded by Vietnamese and Cambodian localities sharing the borderline. It is … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and Cambodian defense ministries partner in search and rescue exercise