Female standing militia members by Yok R’keh mountain range

Beyond training, studying, and daily activities, the female militia members also share responsibility for preparing meals, ensuring three proper daily meals for the entire unit. Alongside their comrades, they promote farming and livestock production to improve living conditions, while also maintaining and beautifying the unit’s environment.

Colonel Dang Cao Cuong, Commanding Officer of the Military Command of Dak Sak commune, said that many members of the female standing militia squad are married and raising young children, while others still face difficult family circumstances. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast, committed, and determined to fulfill their duties.

According to him, on the training grounds and during missions, the women’s spirit of learning, perseverance, and determination has inspired their male comrades to train harder and strive for greater progress. The unit’s chain-of-command regularly encourages and creates favorable conditions for them to maximize their strengths, talents, and sense of responsibility.

During a short break on the sun-scorched training field, the clear and melodious singing voices of the female militia members brought comfort and encouragement to their comrades, helping ease the heat and exhaustion of training.

By the majestic Yok R’keh mountain range, despite hardships and challenges, the female militia members continue day and night to stand firmly at their posts, safeguarding the peace and happiness of the people.  

Practicing shooting in kneeling position against fixed daytime targets

On the training grounds, female soldiers consistently uphold solidarity, emulation spirit, and determination.

Standing militia soldier Truong Thi Thom trains alongside her comrades during tactical exercises.

During self-study hours, the female standing militia squad actively discusses and exchanges ideas to thoroughly understand training content.

Reviewing lessons and practicing together

Militiawomen’s accommodation always kept neat and orderly

The breeding bamboo rat raising model managed by the female standing militia squad initially generating relatively high economic efficiency

After training hours, cook Luong Thi Danh joyfully joining her comrades in preparing delicious meals

All of them are capable, diligent, and resourceful.

Stationed in a remote area with difficult transportation conditions, the officers and soldiers of the Military Command of Dak Sak commune now enjoy more sufficient and better daily meals thanks to farming and livestock production activities.

Translated by Tran Hoai