PANO – Naval Region 2 of the Navy held a ceremony to celebrate its 5th founding anniversary (March 19th 2009), in the presence of Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of National Defence cum Commander of the Navy.

Over the past years, the unit well promoted training quality and combat readiness, teamed up with local armed forces to ensure social order, especially in protecting oil and gas exploration and seabed studies, dealing with foreign nations’ activities in Vietnam’s waters, and mastering weapons and equipment.

For these achievements, it was conferred with many noble orders and certificates by the Party, State and the Ministry of National Defence.

Also during the event, Naval Region 2 received the Hero of the People’s Armed Forces title for martyr Captain  Lieutenant Vu Quang Chuong, former Head of the DK1/6 platform.

Translated by Pham Huy