3,200 soldiers and militia boarded a train to the South to parade the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

Train number D19E-921 carried the Ministry of National Defense's parade and marching force to the South to prepare for the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

Information from the Ministry of National Defense said that from April 3-4, 3,200 soldiers and militiamen in the parade force of the Ministry of National Defense moved to the South by train to prepare for the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

Soldiers entering Hanoi station

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Military officers, soldiers and militia forces marched on 5 trains; from trains 1 to 4 departing from Hanoi station; train 5 departing from Tam Ky station ( Quang Nam ) to Bien Hoa station (Dong Nai).

According to Thanh Nien, at around 6:30 p.m. on April 3 (2 hours before the first train departed), many relatives and families of the soldiers were present at Hanoi station to encourage and say goodbye to their children and siblings who were leaving for their missions. Best wishes, fresh bouquets of flowers, smiles and tears were all expressed by them in the short time before they left for their missions.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, was present at Hanoi Railway Station to see off the soldiers.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, saw off the soldiers.

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Mr. Nghia requested agencies and units to proactively develop specific, strict and scientific plans according to assigned tasks.

During the journey, it is necessary to ensure strict staff numbers and ensure food hygiene and safety. In particular, it is necessary to coordinate and unify the reception organization at stations as well as road transfer locations in a thoughtful, solemn, safe and on-time manner.

Below are the images that Thanh Nien reporters recorded on the evening of April 3:

Female soldiers and officers are excited and eager before the train departs.

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Commanders of the military branches gave gifts to encourage the soldiers.

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Handshakes of encouragement for female soldiers before departure

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Corporal Trinh Thi Duyen (left cover) is excited and eager before the ship moves to the South.

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They took the opportunity to pose and take souvenir photos on the train because many people were on the train for the first time.

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Relatives give flowers to soldiers

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Many people took the opportunity to take photos with their families after a long time away from home to train.

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According to plan, the ship will arrive in the South on April 5.

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Farewell smile to relatives and family

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Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia requested that during the process of moving troops, it is necessary to strictly manage troop numbers, ensure food and hygiene and food safety; and coordinate and unify the reception organization at stations as well as road transit locations in a thoughtful, solemn, safe and timely manner.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/3200-bo-doi-dan-quan-len-tau-vao-nam-dieu-binh-50-nam-dat-nuoc-thong-nhat-185250403223235723.htm