The delegation was led by Colonel Le Xuan Tam, Deputy Political Commissar of Flotilla 129.

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Tet gifts being loaded onto Ship 638

This activity reflects the Naval Service’s care for forces performing tasks safeguarding Vietnam’s sea and islands, helping boost morale among both military personnel and civilians in Truong Sa, encouraging them to overcome hardships and challenges and successfully fulfill the mission of safeguarding national maritime sovereignty.

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Saplings transferred onto the ship for transport to the islands

According to the plan, the delegation of Flotilla 129 will visit and present Tet gifts to officers, soldiers, and local residents on the islands of Truong Sa (Spatly), Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe), Nui Le (Cornwallis South Reef), and Toc Tan (Alison Reef). In addition to essential supplies for the Tet holidays, the delegation has brought more than 50 gifts for officers, soldiers, and civilians, along with 500 saplings to be planted on the islands.

On this occasion, the flotilla is also replenishing supplies, materials, and essential goods for naval anchorages and fishing villages, ensuring readiness to support fishermen operating at sea before, during, and after the 2026 lunar New Year festival.

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Seeing off the working delegation of Flotilla 129

Colonel Le Xuan Tam stated that officers and sailors of Flotilla 129 and Ship 638 are determined to overcome all difficulties to deliver Tet gifts, supplies, and materials to officers, soldiers, and civilians in the Truong Sa Special Zone on schedule, while ensuring absolute safety throughout the mission.

Translated by Chung Anh