A day of new recruits in Brigade 675

Brigade 675 was founded on November 20, 1950 in Na Tau village (currently Lung Dien village, Phi Hai commune, Quang Uyen district, Cao Bang province).

Since its establishment, the unit continuously trained and strengthened its forces, and found out many creative ways of fighting. Therefore, the unit obtained many glorious feats-of-arms in the Tran Hung Dao, Hoang Hoa Tham, Northwestern, Dien Bien Phu and Central Highlands campaigns, etc.

Upholding the traditions of former generations, officers and soldiers of Brigade 675 has trained hard and been willing to undertake all assignments. After three weeks of training, new enlistees look stronger and have strived to overcome all hardships and challenges.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some photos of the new recruits in training.

Senior Colonel Nguyen Duc Hien, Political Commissar of Brigade 675, introduces the unit’s traditions to new recruits.

Troops ready for training session

Concentrating on each movement

Sergeant Le Duc Viet (right), head of Squad 4, Platoon 2, Company 10, Battalion 4 instructing a new recruit on shooting skills

Company’s officers always closely follow each movement of new enlistees.

During break time of troops from Company 11, Battalion 4

Reading newspapers…

…and cultural activities make spiritual life of new recruits.

Washing hands before lunch

Nutritious meals

For new recruits, birthday parties of their comrades are unforgettable memories in the military environment.

Translated by Quynh Oanh