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* On May 11, the Department of Political Affairs under Military Region 1, and affiliated units and agencies of Division 968 under Military Region 4 started emulation programs themed “When drinking water, remember its source, paying gratitude to national contributors” to mark the 75th anniversary of the Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day. As planned, from May 14 to July 27, the units and agencies will promote education and dissemination of traditions mentioned above and policies on national contributors among their officers and soldiers. Meanwhile, all troops will show great determination to practice well, raise high sense of combat readiness posture, strictly observe military discipline, and undertake all political missions. Additionally, Division 968 will raise money for the division’s “Gratitude Fund,” conduct practical activities, including building and presenting gratitude and comrade houses, and effectively implement the emulation movement entitled “Division 968’s troops join … [Read more...] about Military units and agencies launch gratitude emulation programs

Since early this year, the Border Post of Ha Tien International Border Gate performed their duties in a very difficult condition, especially under the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, thanks to the comprehensive leadership of the party committees and chains-of-command at all levels, the post’s troops have effectively carried out party and political work plans and completed both routine and unscheduled tasks. The post has applied various good and creative models to mass mobilization work, contributing to maintaining security and safety in border areas. Meanwhile, in the first months of this year, Regiment 20 has achieved high results in party and political work. In particular, the unit has regularly organized meetings of party cells, effectively conducted models, such as “Daily assessment of Party members,” “Party members guide non-Party members,” and “Building a party cell with two good aspects.” The regiment has also promoted inspection to prevent party organizations and … [Read more...] about Units’ party and political work performance checked

In Hai Phong city, Radar Regiment 295 of Division 363 under the Air Defense - Air Force Service sets a target that within 75 days, starting from May 14, the whole regiment will get highest results in building firm political stance, promoting high sense of responsibility, carrying out combat readiness, training, regularity building, and military discipline observance duties, realizing policies and organizing activities marking the Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day. They will strive to have no case of violation of military discipline and State laws, and no incident in training, traffic participation and other activities. Under the emulation program, the Military Command of Ninh Binh province will boost dissemination of information and education on the tradition “When drinking water, remember its source,” and “Gratitude” of the nation, military, and implement policies for national contributors. At the launch of the emulation drive of the Soc Trang provincial Military Command, the … [Read more...] about More units kick-start gratitude activities

The defense leader was accompanied by leaders of several departments and functional agencies of the Ministry of National Defense. During the visit, General San inspected task performance of several departments and progress of some ongoing projects of the hospital. According to Major General Nguyen Hong Son, Director of Military Hospital 175, the hospital has completed its training programs and developed and applied many new medical techniques to treating patients as well as ensured health consultancy for the medical station in Truong Sa (Spratly) island district, Khanh Hoa province. The hospital is also implementing various projects such as a general hospital with 1,000 beds. After listening to a report delivered by the hospital’s leaders and paying a fact-finding tour to their affiliated units, General San expressed his delight at seeing outcomes of the hospital’s task performance over the past time. He applauded efforts of the hospital’s medical personnel in conducting the … [Read more...] about Deputy defense minister visits Military Hospital 175

Accordingly, 60-70% medical staff of Military Hospital 175 are nurses. Over the past time, generations of nurses of the hospital have overcome numerous hardships and dedicated themselves to looking after and treating people. As a result, nurses have made considerable contribution to the hospital’s development, especially to the process of turning the hospital into a modern and special medical complex in the South. At the event, delegates and nurses of Military Hospital 175 talked about the training, care, and management of nurses with experienced speakers from major medical units in Ho Chi Minh City. During the talk, delegates shared their experience in nursing management, quality improvement in nursing, health communication and education, guidance for scientific research, and more, which has contributed to raising the quality of medical examination and treatment. Through inspirational stories, young nurses heightened their responsibilities and continued devoting themselves to … [Read more...] about Military Hospital 175 holds talk to mark International Nurses Day

In particular, on May 12 and 13, the mission presented six gift packages, worth VND 120 million, to the Police Department, Military Sub-region, gendarme force, and the Overseas Vietnamese Associations of Svay Rieng and Pray Veng provinces. The deed aimed to share difficulties with the Cambodian armed forces and people who were strongly affected by natural disasters and diseases. At the meeting, the two sides exchanged information related to their coordination in border management and protection. They hoped that in the coming time the Long An provincial Border Guard Command and the armed forces of Svay Rieng and Pray Veng provinces will continue sharing information and coordinating in managing and protecting border areas, preventing illegal border exit and entry, and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants also agreed to create favorable conditions for people living along the borderline to travel and develop economy, contributing to ensuring political security and public … [Read more...] about Vietnamese unit presents gifts to Cambodian armed forces

The Department of Defense "will use its contracts with commercial air cargo lines, as it did to move materials during the early months of the Covid pandemic, to transport products from manufacturing facilities abroad that have met Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety standards," the White House said. "Bypassing regular air freighting routes will speed up the importation and distribution of formula and serve as an immediate support as manufacturers continue to ramp up production," it said, dubbing the effort "Operation Fly Formula." U.S. President Joe Biden has also invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers first priority in supplies. "Directing firms to prioritize and allocate the production of key infant formula inputs will help increase production and speed up in supply chains," the White House said. Families around the United States have grown increasingly desperate for formula amid a perfect storm of supply chain issues and a massive recall. … [Read more...] about US to fly in baby formula on military contracted planes to ease shortage

PANO – A conference to review the coordination between the Vietnam People’s Army and political, social and humanitarian organizations was held under the chair of Lieutenant General Dao Duy Minh, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics, on February 26th. Over the past time, these units have well implemented staff work, making contributions to the well implementation of the joint resolution. The coordination helped promote solidarity and understanding between army units and socio-political organizations in consolidating localities’ socio-political stability, assisting local people to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, recover from the consequences of natural disasters, as well as well conduct movements launched by the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front. This year, the units will further carry out staff work and organize activities to mark the 60th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s … [Read more...] about Coordination activities of army units and socio-political organizations reviewed

The event was part of the activities to mark the 47th founding anniversary of the municipal border guard command (May 7, 1975 -2022) and welcome Youth Union congresses at all levels, towards the 11th Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2022-2027 tenure. The two-day program attracted the participation of more than 500 youths from local Youth Union organizations and schools and troops from the municipal border guard command, the Ho Chi Minh City Command, Ho Chi Minh City’s Public Security Department, Division 5 of Military Region 7, and Division 9 of Army Corps 4, among others. During the event, participating youths and troops visited and presented gifts to heroic Vietnamese mothers, offered incense in commemoration of fallen soldiers, and visited policy households. Besides, they joined activities to learn about national sovereignty and traditions of the border guard force and conducted activities to clean up the beach. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy … [Read more...] about Troops and youths join sea protection camp

An Giang is a locality in the key economic region of Mekong Delta, with an important position in terms of national defense and security and the national socio-economic development. During resistance wars for national liberation, the national protection war and international task performance, the armed forces and people of An Giang province united, promoted the patriotic traditions, and contributed significantly to the national liberation and reunification cause. To promote the revolutionary traditions, over the past time, the Party, authorities and people of An Giang province have always overcome hardships, promoted creativeness, and achieved great results in economy, society, national defense and security. Notably, the local authority has paid much attention to  carrying out policies for national contributors and other social welfare activities. At the meeting, Major General Gau inquired after and presented gifts to An Giang’s national contributors. He also informed delegates on … [Read more...] about Defense leader meets with national contributors from An Giang province