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Leader of the Military School of Army Corps 34 inspects and directs the construction. |
Even on Sunday, the working atmosphere remained bustling. Everyone understood that this was not just an ordinary mass mobilization activity, but an order from the heart of soldiers in the face of people’s losses.
After the recent storms and floods, many houses in Ngo May commune were swept away or completely destroyed; local residents’ property was lost, and they faced significant hardship.
With the spirit of “lightning speed, boldness, and certainty,” troops took on different tasks of leveling ground, transporting materials, digging foundations, building walls, installing roof frames, and finishing construction.
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Ground leveling and material preparation |
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Transporting building materials to assist residents |
Carrying bricks, Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Duc Trung, representing the officers directly assisting the people, shared that “Every day, officers and soldiers start early in the morning, shorten lunch breaks, and extend working hours until dusk to accelerate construction progress. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can ease the hardship of residents.”
Local masons were also mobilized to assist, ensuring technical accuracy and progress, meeting quality requirements for durability and load-bearing, and ensuring the houses would be ready for residents to return before the Lunar New Year 2026.
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Local masons join soldiers in erecting steel columns. |
According to Senior Colonel Pham Hong Son, Deputy Political Commissar of the School and on-site commander, the school has been assigned to build six houses for flood-affected families. “We consider helping people as our mission in peacetime. We are not only rebuilding houses, but also restoring confidence and peace of mind for residents after natural disasters. The more challenging it is, the clearer the meaning of the close-knit troops-people bond and the brighter the noble image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers shines,” Col. Son said.
In a conversation on December 7 with Director of Army Corps 34’s Military School Sr. Col. Bui Van Khiem, resident Le Dinh Vy of Cat Hoi hamlet, Ngo May commune, shared that his house collapsed completely, and all belongings were lost. “The soldiers came to rebuild our house from the ruins, tirelessly working from dawn to dusk. Seeing the new house gradually taking shape, I can only express my deepest gratitude. Thanks to the soldiers, we have a house again, and the confidence to overcome the difficulties ahead,” emotionally said Vy.
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Foundation leveling carried out as construction progresses |
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Flags and banners encouraging troops |
Apart from house-building, troops have guided residents on storm and flood prevention, environmental sanitation after floods, assisted in clearing waste, and unblocking drainage systems, helping stabilize community life in hamlets and communes.
Translated by Mai Huong