Fully aware of the important position of the waters, officers and soldiers of Naval Region 5, both in the mainland and at sea, have been determined to enhance vigilance and strictly observe combat readiness regulation during the lunar New Year holidays. Agencies and units in the whole naval region are always ready to firmly protect the national sovereignty over sea and islands so that the people can welcome a joyful, warm, and peaceful spring.

Below are photos of activities of troops of the Naval Region 5 Command on the first days of the lunar New Year.

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Troops of Radar Station 615 of Regiment 551 pick vegetables to prepare New Year meals.
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Troops of Guard Company of Staff Department of Naval Region 5 decorates their unit with ornamental plants.
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Troops of Radar Station 595 under Regiment 551 and forces on Hon Khoai Island in Ca Mau province make Banh Chung (square glutinous rice cake).
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Crew-members of Ship 792 of Flotilla 511 under Brigade 127 listen to President Vo Van Thuong’s New Year greeting message on radio on the New Year’s Eve.
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An overview of the first national flag saluting ceremony of the Naval Region 5 Command
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Tug-of-war is one of the outstanding recreational activities of naval troops.
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Troops strictly observe combat readiness regulation during the lunar New Year. 
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Troops of Radar Station 605 of Regiment 551 observe targets at sea.
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Ship 637 of Flotilla 511 carries out missions in the Southwestern waters of the nation during the lunar New Year. 

Translated by Song Anh