At 7:30 a.m. at the combat position of Air Defense Company 7 under Regiment 39, following a decisive command, soldiers quickly moved into their designated positions. Their movements demonstrated the proficiency, determination, and sense of responsibility cultivated through regular training. This was a vivid manifestation of the unit’s efforts to study and follow Uncle Ho’s teachings through dedication and responsibility in performing assigned tasks.
Senior Captain Huynh Tan Dat, Political Officer of Air Defense Company 7, said that studying and following Uncle Ho’s teachings is first and foremost reflected in successfully fulfilling assigned responsibilities and tasks. Each officer and soldier is always aware of the need to train and improve their competence, bravery, and ability to handle situations, meeting mission requirements in all circumstances.
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The commander of Regiment 39 talks with soldiers. |
Lieutenant Colonel Ly Minh Van, Political Commissar of Regiment 39, said that the regiment’s Party Committee and commanders always direct agencies and units to thoroughly understand their assigned missions and associate the studying and following of Uncle Ho’s teachings with daily and weekly training activities. This is demonstrated in every aspect, from maintaining regular routines and proper conduct to coordinating in handling situations and voluntarily performing tasks such as field training, ensuring discipline, among others.
Through practical implementation, units under the regiment have developed many effective models, notably the “Morning coffee chat with soldiers” program. The model is based on President Ho Chi Minh’s thought on the close relationship between officers and soldiers, emphasizing that officers must stay close to, listen to, and care for soldiers in order to effectively manage and educate troops and strengthen internal solidarity.
The program is flexibly organized with simple settings such as small tables, coffee cups, and daily conversations, creating an open atmosphere for officers and soldiers to share their thoughts. Through these exchanges, officers can better understand the circumstances and difficulties of each soldier, thereby providing timely encouragement and appropriate support. The activity contributes to implementing democracy regulations at the grassroots level, building unity, and enhancing the unit’s overall strength.
Private First Class Nguyen Hoang Hai from the regiment’s Signal Company shared that through the program, he could openly discuss his thoughts with unit commanders, helping reduce pressure during training and allowing him to feel the care and attention of the officers.
Following Uncle Ho’s thought of being devoted to the people, the regiment regularly organizes the “Military-civilian solidarity meal” program to share difficulties with disadvantaged people and strengthen ties with local people.
Nguyen Thi Lam, a local of Residential Area No.5 in Con Dao special zone, shared that through the program, local people received warm attention from authorities and soldiers. The meaningful meals helped strengthen their trust in the local authorities and Uncle Ho’s soldiers.
In addition, officers and soldiers actively care for children, policy beneficiaries, and people facing difficulties. Practical activities such as making lanterns for children during the Mid-Autumn Festival, presenting “Paving the way to school for children” scholarships, and helping fishermen secure boats during storms have further strengthened the enduring military-civilian solidarity.
Translated by Minh Anh