During a visit to the Dong Nai Provincial Military Command, Division 309, and Armored Brigade 26 under Military Region 7, Deputy Minister of National Defense Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang commended the units for their pro-activeness and creativity in successfully fulfilling their tasks in 2025. He called on Party committees and chains-of-command at all levels to thoroughly grasp and translate the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and directives are into life and action.
    |
 |
|
Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang (center) presents Tet gifts to the Dong Nai Provincial Military Command. |
He urged stronger coordination with local authorities to monitor security and maintain social order. Units must implement grassroots democracy, address personnel aspirations, and prioritize "gratitude activities" and mass mobilization.
The deputy defense minister directed units to enhance training quality and master technical equipment. Focus remains on combined-arms drills, maneuverability, and high combat readiness.
The Dong Nai Provincial Military Command should continue advising local authorities on defense tasks to build a modern all-people national defense. Key priorities include developing militia models in industrial parks and border areas, while cooperating with Cambodian counterparts for a peaceful, sustainable border.
Senior Lt. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang noted that during Lunar New Year 2026, units must ensure personnel welfare and organize safe, meaningful Tet celebrations while maintaining strict discipline.
* On February 10, Sr. Lt. Gen. Truong Thien To, the GDP’s Deputy Chief, visited and extended New Year greetings to the officers and staff of the Office of the GDP, during which he praised the office’s outstanding achievements in 2025, affirming that it had effectively fulfilled its assigned functions and responsibilities, particularly in advisory, research, and synthesis work. These efforts, he noted, made important contribution to the GDP’s leadership and direction of Party and political work throughout the military.
|
|
 |
|
Sr. Lt. Gen. Truong Thien To presents gift to the Office of the General Department of Political Affairs. |
He urged the office to enhance its strategic advisory role, ensuring timely, principled, and accurate Party and political work. The unit must proactively monitor developments and coordinate closely with internal and external agencies. He also emphasized building a politically firm, professional, and methodical workforce to meet modern mission requirements.
The GDP’s deputy chief directed the office to maintain combat readiness, strengthen ideological education, and ensure overall safety. He underscored providing for personnel during Tet to ensure a joyful, safe, and frugal holiday.
* The same day, Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh visited and extended New Year greetings to the National Defense Journal, Department of Social Policy, Military Youth Advisory Board, Military Library, and Military Popular Opera Theater.
|
|
 |
|
Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh presents Tet gift to the Military Popular Opera Theater. |
After inspecting holiday preparations, Sr. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh commended units for strictly implementing directives and organizing duty rosters for the Lunar New Year.
He noted that in 2025, the GDP excelled in large-scale missions. These units provided timely, effective advice, helping the GDP lead the military in safeguarding the Party’s ideological foundation, enhancing cultural life, and executing military family policies.
General Minh requested continued adherence to duty regulations, fire safety, and traffic rules to prevent unexpected situations. He emphasized prioritizing social policies, specifically visiting disadvantaged families and personnel stationed away from home.
He stressed that Tet celebrations must be thoughtful, warm, and meaningful, adhering to the motto "joyful, wholesome, safe, economical, and maintaining high combat readiness." On the occasion of Spring 2026, the General presented GDP gifts and extended New Year greetings to all units.
Translated by Tran Hoai