April 13, 2026 | 23:21 (GMT+7)
Commando troops excel in farming
PANO - In addition to their ability to shoot accurately with both hands, high-level martial arts, and “invisible” combat skills, officers and soldiers of Commando Battalion 409 of Military Region 5 are also highly skilled in farming and animal husbandry.
Despite the harsh weather conditions, rows of green beans, sweet leaf bushes, eggplants, Malabar spinach, Chinese cabbage, and other vegetables in the unit garden remain lush and thriving.
Moreover, with nearly 600 chickens, ducks, geese, cows, and pigs, troops are able to enjoy a variety of fresh, homegrown dishes during holidays and Tet.
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Commando Battalion 409 invests nearly VND 300 million in building greenhouse systems and nurseries to boost production. |
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The eggplant and round eggplant garden is flourishing. |
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Troops vaccinate hybrid wild pigs. |
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By making use of natural grass sources, the unit earns tens of millions of VND annually from cow farming. |
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A soldier harvesting gourds |
Translated by Quynh Oanh