Army Corps 2’s troops promote glorious tradition in peacetime

PANO – Since the establishment of Army Corps 2, generations of its troops have successfully fulfilled all assigned missions in both fighting in the past and current defense-economic production. Achievements recorded by the unit’s troops over the past 45 years have contributed to embellishing the “Speediness, Bravery, and Determination to win” glorious tradition, which is invaluable spiritual asset and pride of the unit’s present troops and serves as a driving force for them to promote military training and economic production to enrich the tradition of the heroic unit. On the occasion of the 45th founding anniversary of Army Corps 2, reporters of the People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce several photos reflecting activities of troops of the corps’ affiliated units, including Division 325, Brigade 673, Brigade 164, and Battalion 463. Translated by Tran Hoai

Best moments of the People’s Army Newspaper’s cycling tournament

08/05/2019 20:05
PANO – The “Back to Dien Bien Phu – People’s Army Newspaper Cup” cycling tournament concluded on May 6 in Dien Bien Phu city after four stages of competition. The yellow jersey of the tournament went to Yedi Misamad of Loc Troi Group, while the blue and red jerseys were snatched by Quang Van Cuong of Loc Troi Group and Ismael Grospe of the Philippines, respectively. In terms of group prizes, the first prize went to the Ho Chi Minh City VUS team; the second to Loc Troi Group’s team and the third to the Bikelife team of Dong Nai province. For six days, the cyclists covered the distance of nearly 500km. During the race, they created exciting competitions and conquered a lot of grandiose mountain passes of the Northwestern region with absolute safety. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to present the best moments of the tournament. Translated by Huu Duong

Second stage of People’s Army Newspaper Cycling Tournament sees fierce competition

03/05/2019 21:27
PANO - The second stage of the cycling tournament “Return to Dien Bien Phu - People’s Army Newspaper Cup” from Hanoi to Hoa Binh started on May 2. As record of individual cyclists and teams in each stage will affect their final ranking, all tried their best to achieve the best results in the second stage. With the race endeavor and good tactics during the whole 129-km racing distance track, cyclist Phan Hoang Thai of the Domesco Dong Thap team came first. The second place went to the yellow-jersey winner of the first stage Quang Van Cuong of the Loc Troi Group who was followed by Loic Desriac of the Dong Nai team. Cyclist Phan Hoang Thai won the title “King Mountain” and the red jersey. After the first two stages of the race, Cyclist Quang Van Cuong keeps holding the yellow jersey after two stages of the race. PANO would like to introduce several photos of the second stage of the tournament. Translated by Quynh Oanh - Hai Yen - Tra My - Ngoc Bich

Remarkable moments of “Back to Dien Bien Phu 2019” cycling tournament in Hanoi

02/05/2019 21:54
PANO – The Cycling Tournament “Back to Dien Bien Phu – People’s Army Newspaper Cup” officially started at Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi on May 1. On the first stage of the race, cyclists competed in a thrilling race around Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake. Loud applause and cheers from the audience created a lively and competitive atmosphere in the first stage. The PANO would like to introduce several photos of the first stage of the tournament. Translated by Quynh Oanh

US people who foster Vietnam-US friendship

28/04/2019 21:44
PANO – The war in Vietnam has passed for decades, but a number of US veterans have still continued making efforts to support the country and people to overcome the war aftermath, as well as to expand the relationship between the two countries' peoples. On this occasion, “Vets With A Mission” – a U.S.-based non-government organization, provided free health checkups and medicines to needy people and help medical and pharmaceutical students in Thua Thien - Hue province improve their practical skills. The PANO would like to introduce some photos of the activities. Translated by Lam Anh

Cao Bang border troops support local people

21/04/2019 20:35
PANO – Besides their main task of safeguarding national border security and sovereignty, troops of the Border Guard Command of Cao Bang province have also actively helped ethnic minority groups in their new-style rural area building and improve people’s living standards in the localities. Units under the provincial border guard command have supported local residents in building new-style rural areas, applying science and technology to restructuring crops and husbandry, contributing to socio-economic and cultural development and security maintenance of the localities where they are stationed. The PANO would like to introduce several photos reflecting meaningful activities of Cao Bang province’s border troops in helping people along the Northern borderline. Translated by Trong Dat - Duc Phan

Sailor cadets train in running sailing vessel at sea

17/04/2019 20:26
PANO - Senior naval cadets of the Vietnam Naval Academy on sailing vessel 286 - Le Quy Don has practiced sailing, rowing, and fighting pirates at sea. This was a good opportunity for the cadets to apply their acquired knowledge and skills as well as their resourcefulness to doing real on-deck tasks while absorbing useful and practical experience. With great efforts, good knowledge and skills of the cadets as well as helpful instructions of on-board officers and crew-members, the training session was conducted with a success while ensuring absolute safety for personnel and equipment. The PANO would like to introduce several images of the training session. Translated by Van Hieu

Con Dao in flowering season

03/04/2019 22:34
PANO – Although it used to be known as the “hell on earth,” Con Dao has now become an attractive tourism destination with crystal-clear sea water and primeval forest. What also fascinates all visitors is the island’s vast carpet of various colorful and beautiful flowers. Here are several photos of flowers on the island Translated by Song Anh

Vegetables green Truong Sa Islands

14/03/2019 21:02
PANO – Troops of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands are always proactive in overcoming difficulties to green the islands with vegetables, partly contributing to improving their living standards. Despite harsh weather, the islands are still green with vegetables. The People’s Army Newspaper Online would like to present a number of “green” images recorded on the islands. Translated by Song Anh

Sixty years safeguarding national sovereignty over borders

02/03/2019 21:03
PANO – The Border Guard is a special force in managing and safeguarding the national border security and sovereignty. These days, border troops across the country have tried their utmost to prepare for the 60th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Vietnam Border Guard (March 3, 1959) and the 30th anniversary of the Whole-People's Border Day (March 3, 1989). Over the 60 years of construction and development, generations of border troops have always promoted revolutionary vigilance, overcome adversity and fulfilled their assigned missions, contributing to firmly safeguarding the national sovereignty over the border and building a peaceful and friendly borderline with neighboring countries. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce several images of border troops on duty across the country. Translated by Trung Thanh

L2FH No.1 celebrates Lunar New Year at UNMISS

09/02/2019 21:56
PANO – Deployed to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in October 2018, the Level-two Field Hospital No.1 (L2FH No.1) of Vietnam has quickly got used to the working and living conditions in Bentiu, where the hospital is stationed. As soon as the hospital took over the mission from a UK L2FH, it received and provided treatment for patients. Despite difficulties and shortages of necessary ingredients for the traditional dishes in celebration of the Lunar New Year, the staff of the hospital managed to hold a cozy Lunar New Year Festival at UNMISS. Below are a number of images of the staff of the hospital recorded in Bentiu. Translated by Song Anh

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