Strength sourced from the people
President Ho Chi Minh once taught that “mass mobilization work is very important. If it is badly done, everything is bad. If it is well done, everything is successful.” Following the leader’s teaching, the military regularly performs the work in an effective manner. From commanders to soldiers, all have exerted efforts to make people look forward when they are about to arrive, love when they come, and miss when they leave.
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The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) is always a force from the people and for the people. (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
Since its inception, the military has been called by Vietnamese people as Uncle Ho’s soldiers. That is the noble title and the sentiments that the people have given to the VPA’s troops. It is not a natural thing, but came as a result of many years, many deeds, the affection, and ideals of the military for the Fatherland and the people. Uncle Ho's soldiers always bear in mind the teachings that “the people are the foundation, and parents of the soldiers,” and that they must be “absolutely loyal to the Party,” “stand loyal and filial to the country and the people,” and “do nothing against the will of the people.”
In the past resistance war, the military joined emulation movements to annihilate enemies to protect the people. In peacetime, they both study and support the people in all aspects. Therefore, mass mobilization work is always the core and basis for creating the strength of people’s hearts in any circumstances. Troops act for the people, especially those in disadvantaged areas.
The determination and responsibilities of troops are demonstrated through practical deeds and actions. Military cadres, officers, and soldiers always take the lead heading to dangerous areas to help people. In the COVID-19 prevention and control period, thousands of military cadres and soldiers promoted the spirit of “fighting the pandemic is like fighting an enemy.” In disaster prevention efforts, troops brace hardships, being the key force on the frontline to protect and assist locals. Notably, the “Three togethers” activity of troops has helped local people surmount difficulties, develop the economy, and build a new life, contributing to firmly consolidating the troops-people ties.
Wherever the green uniform is present, people feel secure. Troops have helped change localities positively. Their models have proved effective, improving locals’ spiritual and material life. Thus, people show growing trust in the Party and State and the military and do not follow bad people.
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Uncle Ho's soldiers always bear in mind the teachings that “the people are the foundation, and parents of the soldiers.” |
Upholding power of people’s heart posture
Following troops during their mass mobilization performance, one could feel the sentiments that they gave to the people. The sentiments are translated into not only words but also deeds. Troops have tried to complete each task as soon as possible in an attempt to do more for people. What troops bring to the people are joy, happiness, and other practical things.
Images of local people standing on both sides of roads to welcome troops conducting their outdoor activities or local people offering water and food to them have beautified the military-civilian ties, tightening the solidarity between troops and people, which is rare in the world. It is good mass mobilization programs of troops that have helped deepen the trust of people in troops and their solidarity with soldiers, contributing to local socio-economic development, shining the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, and upholding the firm people’s heart posture.
With its functions of work and combat in peacetime, units in the whole military implement the mass mobilization work synchronously, comprehensively, substantively, intensively and closely-to-reality, innovatively and creatively. Troops always do what people need, thus practical outcomes are reaped.
In fact, the whole military has well performed the mass mobilization work, tightened their close relations with people, cultivated morality, promoted will and courage, and practiced the philosophy of life of “being loyal to the country and filial to the people” is worthy of the people's love.
Source: baobienphong
Translated by Mai Huong