December 26, 2016 | 21:02 (GMT+7)
Brigade 171’s veterans gather in
PANO - More than 100 veterans of Ship HQ-11 under Brigade 171, Naval Region 2 attended the 5th traditional get-together on December 25.
Ship HQ-11. Photo: dantri.com.vn
At the event, participants recalled memories and traditions of the unit throughout its history. Over the past time, the ship tried its best to fulfill all assigned missions in training and combat readiness. Later the ship successfully saved three American pilots on Da Lon Island in 1988.
With its significant achievements, Naval Ship 11 was conferred with the title Hero of the People’s Armed Forces in the current context.
Translated by Minh Anh