* In Hai Phong, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam, Deputy Defense Minister, and Le Tien Chau, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, attended the enlistment ceremony at Defensive Area Command Region 1-Gia Vien.

For 2026, the city’s recruit quality rose significantly, with 72% meeting category 1 and 2 health standards and 14.4% holding degrees. Each recruit received VND 10 million in support. Authorities also mobilized resources for gifts, home repairs, and savings books for disadvantaged families.

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Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam presents flowers to youths.

* In Dong Nai, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, Deputy Defense Minister, attended the enlistment ceremony at the Defensive Area Command Region 1-Long Thanh. This year, the province met its quota with improved recruit quality. Alongside leaders from Military Region 7 and Dong Nai, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang presented flowers to recruits, encouraging them to study diligently and build the political mettle required of outstanding military personnel.

* In Hung Yen, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Ngoc, Deputy Defense Minister, attended the ceremony at the Defensive Area Command Region 3-Tra Ly. In 2026, the province’s military service councils prioritized "firm selection." Over 75% of recruits met top health standards, while more than 17% held degrees. The provincial Military Command also directed local authorities to organize "Enlistment festival" events and implement military rear policies before the youths' departure.

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Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Ngoc presents flowers to youths of Hung Yen province.

* In Da Nang, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Defense Minister, attended a ceremony to encourage recruits at the Defensive Area Command Region 1-Cam Le. Despite administrative restructuring challenges, local Party committees and military organs ensured a "drastically, transparently, and democratically" conducted recruitment process. As recruit quality improves, local authorities also organized Lunar New Year visits and gift-giving activities to support youths before their enlistment.

* In Phu Tho, Pham Dai Duong, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, and Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Minh, Deputy Director of the General Department of Political Affairs, attended the enlistment ceremony at Defensive Area Command Region 4-Vinh Yen. The 2026 recruitment process was conducted strictly and transparently, showing improved standards in ethics, health, and education, with many recruits being Party members or degree holders. Provincial leaders urged all sectors to implement military rear policies, supporting disadvantaged families and post-service job placement.

* In Quang Ninh, Quan Minh Cuong, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, and Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, attended the ceremony at Defensive Area Command Region 4-Ha Long. This year, over 50% of recruits meet top health standards, 12% hold degrees, and nearly 1,000 citizens volunteered. Localities provided Party awareness courses for recruits before departure. The province remains committed to stabilizing soldiers' families through rear policies and preparing career support for demobilized personnel.

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Youths start their military service in 2026.

* In Bac Ninh, Nguyen Hong Thai, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Lieutenant General Nguyen Ba Luc, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, encouraged youths at enlistment point No.10. Despite a higher 2026 quota, recruit quality improved, with over 500 volunteers and 110 Party members. Leaders urged recruits to train diligently to honor their families and localities.

* On March 4, Quang Ngai held simultaneous enlistment ceremonies at nine locations. Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, attended at the Defensive Area Command Region 1-Son Tinh. Recruitment followed strict, transparent protocols, resulting in higher quality personnel. Health check-up turnout exceeded targets by 60%, with over half meeting category 1 and 2 standards.

* In Tay Ninh, Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, Deputy Minister of Public Security, and Senior Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, attended the ceremony at the Defensive Area Command Region 1-Ben Luc. Under a two-tier local government model, military organs ensured democratic, lawful recruitment and effective rear policies. Over 69% of recruits met top health standards, while 30% held higher education degrees.

Translated by Minh Anh