PANO - A delegation led by Lieutenant General Le Phuc Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Army Newspaper, and Mr. Phan Huy Hien, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Nhan Dan Newspaper, on January 23rd extended Tet greetings and gifts to troops of Division 3, known as Sao Vang (Golden Star) Division, under Military Zone 1.

Many special publications for the coming Tet holiday of the two newspapers, as well as some Dong Luc Group’s sports equipment, were granted to cadres and soldiers of the division.

On the occasion, the mission also laid wreath and offered incense at the martyrs’ memorial monument to pay gratitude to the unit’s over 20,000 fallen soldiers.

At the meeting, the unit’s Commander, Colonel Ha Quang Vinh, briefed on its heroic tradition. In wartime, the unit bravely fought against American invaders and made great contributions to the cause of national independence and freedom.

In peacetime, it continuously leads in training and combat readiness, and becomes one of the brightest models of Military Zone 1 in particular and the whole army in general, he added.

On behalf of the delegation, Lieutenant General Le Phuc Nguyen and Mr. Phan Huy Hien praised the unit’s contributions and achievements over the past years. The leaders of two newspapers also sent best wishes to the division in the Year of the Horse.

Translated by Vu Linh