Shelter of troops-people bond after Typhoon Kalmaegi

Sharing the hardships of the villagers, troops from Cat Khanh Border Post of the Border Guard Command under the Gia Lai Provincial Military Command quickly rearranged their facilities, opened their barracks, and welcomed the displaced families to take shelter.

Thanks to the care and support from the local Party committee, authorities, relevant agencies, and the border guards, the residents have found encouragement and are doing their best to overcome this difficult period, gradually rebuilding their lives.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to present a series of photos capturing the heartfelt moments of Cat Khanh border guard officers and soldiers assisting the residents of An Quang Dong fishing hamlet.

Senior Colonel Mai Kim Binh (second from left), Political Commissar of the Gia Lai Provincial Military Command, visits and presents gifts to residents of An Quang Dong fishing hamlet.

A border guard soldier teaches local children how to fold blankets and mosquito nets.

Every meal and night’s rest of the villagers staying at the barracks are carefully looked after by the soldiers.

Private First Class Phan Huynh Luan teaches a young girl how to draw flowers.

Children try their hand at being little soldiers.

Children listen attentively as a soldier reads newspaper aloud.

Children visit the border post’s hall of fame.

Cat Khanh Border Post is a warm home for the coastal villagers of An Quang Dong in post-Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Translated by Mai Huong