Well preparing for sacred task
Following directives from the Vietnam Border Guard Command and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, the leadership of the Border Guard Academy recognized Mission A80 as a matter of honor and national significance. Promptly organized, the academy formed dedicated training and logistics teams to ensure success. Personnel were carefully selected through physical and health evaluations, with equipment and accommodations arranged in advance.
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Officers and soldiers of the Border Guard Force focus on perfecting their hand and foot movements. (Photo: bienphong.com.vn) |
At the same time, the academy prepared training facilities and adjusted schedules to balance parade preparation with other duties. Emphasis was also placed on political and ideological education to strengthen trainees’ sense of responsibility and determination.
Senior Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Bang, Deputy Director of the Academy, emphasized that joining Mission A80 is not only a privilege, but also a chance to demonstrate the strength, organization, and determination of the Border Guard Force.
Steadfast and resilient on training ground
Under Hanoi’s blazing June sun, the steady rhythm of marching echoed across the academy’s field. Officers and soldiers trained tirelessly for Mission A80. Behind every movement lies sweat, discipline, and rigorous standards. The participants are not only well-prepared physically but also mentally, driven by commitment and responsibility.
Major Nguyen Van Hoa, in charge of the Border Guard formation, explained that to achieve precision, uniformity, and a dignified parade presence, training progresses from basic to advanced movements, and from individual to collective formations, with constant corrections and refinement. Each day, troops train six to eight hours regardless of the weather.
Beyond physical rigor, the training also instills awareness that each step taken in Ba Dinh Square symbolizes the trust, strength, and image of the Border Guard Force before the Party, the State, the people, and international friends. Every movement must reflect discipline, pride, and loyalty.
At this peak phase of training, foundational skills such as footwork, arm movements, salutes, and formation transitions are being honed. Rehearsals are conducted regularly under close supervision. After the academy phase, rehearsals will continue at Hoa Lac Airport (Hanoi).
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In the sweltering heat, all troops train relentlessly, showcasing determination and pride. (Photo: bienphong.com.vn) |
Despite the heat, no one complains. Blistered feet, sun-darkened faces, and sweat-soaked uniforms only underscore the pride in their eyes. Captain Le Gia Luat, leader of the military flag ceremonial team, stated that with great honor comes great responsibility. Representing the Border Guard Force at the parade is a unique privilege. Every step at Ba Dinh Square is a tribute from today’s soldiers to those who secured the nation’s independence.
Participating in Mission A80 is not just another task in the training calendar. It is a political and cultural responsibility. It is a show of unity, discipline, and national pride. Though the schedule is demanding and the weather unforgiving, each soldier understands that this effort is a solemn tribute to the heroes who made today’s independence possible.
Source: Bao Bien phong
Translated by Minh Anh