Spring at border post

While families nationwide celebrate Tet with reunions, soldiers under the An Giang Provincial Border Guard Command observe the holiday through duty. For these officers, spring begins with patrols and flashlight beams cutting through the silent night. Prioritizing national security over personal gatherings, they quietly safeguard the Southwest border while others enjoy New Year fireworks. Without festive displays, their Tet is defined by the pride of standing on the frontline, ensuring a peaceful spring for every household and hamlet.

Below are several photos of troops of Tinh Bien Border Post under the An Giang Provincial Border Guard performing their duties during Tet.

The border post remains steadfast on the frontline during Tet and the arrival of spring.

The altar dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh is solemnly arranged at the post.

A team conducts the patrol duty.

Soldier clean a national border marker.

Tending to their vegetable garden at the post, preparing fresh produce for Tet meals

The soldiers work together to prepare meals during Tet.

The first meal of the New Year shared by officers and soldiers at the border post

During Tet, when others gather with their families, officers and soldiers at border posts continue their night patrols.

Troops call their families in breaktime.

Translated by Song Anh