The event started with an incense and flower offering at Song Lo Soldiers’ Monument to honor the heroic soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland’s defense.
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Delegates offer incense and flowers at Song Lo Soldiers’ Monument. |
During the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Dinh Van Bac, Commanding Officer of Regiment 209, presented the training directives for 2025, emphasizing the determination to complete all assigned tasks successfully, enhance training quality, and maintain strict discipline to contribute to building a strong and modern military.
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Sr. Col. Tran Dai Thang, Political Commissar of Army Corps 12, delivers a speech at the event. |
Sr. Col. Tran Dai Thang, Political Commissar of Army Corps 12, praised the outstanding achievements of Regiment 209 in 2024, particularly in training, combat readiness, participation in search and rescue operations, and service during major military events. He stressed that in 2025, the increasingly complex global and regional situation will demand even higher determination from officers and soldiers, who must be prepared to overcome every challenge and complete all tasks.
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A parade takes place during the ceremony |
Looking ahead to significant events such as the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – 2025), and the upcoming Party congresses, Lieutenant Colonel Dinh Van Bac affirmed that Regiment 209 would raise its training standards further, foster an unwavering spirit of determination, build solid political resilience, enhance combat readiness, and achieve excellent training outcomes, contributing to building a comprehensively strong unit.
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Martial arts and artistic performances are showcased at the event. |
At the ceremony, higher leaders delivered speeches urging officers and soldiers to achieve high training results while youth representatives spoke and pledged to excel in their 2025 missions.
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New recruits receive encouragement from their leaders. |
As part of the event, the organizers presented 40 gifts to youth union members and young recruits facing hardships. The program also featured a variety of activities, including drum performances, martial arts demonstrations, artistic performances, and so on.
Translated by Trung Thanh