Dak Lak Provincial Steering Committee 515 extends Tet greetings to Team K51

PANO - On February 4–5, a working delegation of the Dak Lak Provincial Steering Committee 515, led by Senior Colonel Dinh Van Hung, Political Commissar of the Dak Lak Provincial Military Command and Standing Deputy Head of the provincial Steering Committee 515, visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to officers and soldiers of Team K51, who are carrying out the mission of searching for, gathering, and repatriating the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and advisors who sacrificed their lives in wartime in Mondulkiri province, Cambodia, in the 2025–2026 dry season.

Dak Lak province’s Steering Committee 515 and Team K51 conduct mission in Cambodia

Team K51 assigned to conduct search and collection of martyrs’ remains

Dak Lak sends Team K51 to bring back sets of martyrs from Cambodia

Visiting field sites in Mondulkiri’s Keo Seima district and Sen Monorom city, the delegation inspected personnel living conditions, daily routines, and welfare measures. They assessed morale, force deployment, and Tet preparations, while addressing suggestions from officers and soldiers for timely resolution.

The delegation inspects the living quarters of Team K51.

Team K51 reported its two-month performance results, highlighting internal unity and a steadfast commitment to its mission. The unit maintained close ties with Mondulkiri’s authorities and locals, strictly adhering to Cambodian laws and customs while conducting mass mobilization. By processing over 200 information sources, the team deployed small search parties to remote forests, successfully recovering 12 sets of martyrs’ remains. For the 2026 Lunar New Year, the unit ensured all entitlements were met and organized traditional Tet festivities to uphold Vietnamese cultural values for its personnel.

The provincial Steering Committee 515 presents gifts to Team K51 in Sen Monorom city, Mondulkiri province.

The provincial Steering Committee 515 presents gifts to Team K51 in Keo Seima district, Mondulkiri province.

Senior Colonel Dinh Van Hung, Second-in-Command of the Dak Lak Provincial Military Command, praised Team K51 for its resilience, discipline, and commitment to fulfilling duties in Cambodia. He commended the unit’s unity and its success in upholding the "Uncle Ho’s soldiers" image abroad.

For the 2026 Lunar New Year, the Dak Lak Steering Committee 515 presented five gift sets from regional and provincial authorities to the team's personnel. The delegation also visited Dak Lak Rubber Company in Mondulkiri, met with local military partners, and surveyed sites for Team K51’s new housing facilities.

Translated by Trung Thanh