Taking care of holiday meals for soldiers.

(GLO) - During the April 30th and May 1st holidays, military units focused on improving the quality of meals for soldiers, ensuring they met standards for nutrition and food safety, contributing to improved health and creating a cheerful atmosphere throughout the unit.

Military units have proactively developed appropriate menus, ensuring full compliance with standards, quantities, nutritional balance, and food safety and hygiene. Food provision is strictly implemented from the selection of food sources and processing to storage and serving, effectively meeting the living and training needs of the troops.

The commander of Regiment 977 inspects soldiers' meals during the April 30th and May 1st holidays. Photo: HP

To improve the quality of meals during the holiday season, military units have proactively prepared food supplies early and developed plans to ensure their availability at each level.

Food sources are carefully selected, prioritizing efficient utilization of locally produced produce such as vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry, contributing to ensuring fresh, clean, safe, and cost-effective food, and effectively meeting the living needs of the soldiers.

Soldiers of Regiment 977 gathered around a festive meal with a rich and nutritious menu, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere in the unit. Photo: HP

At Regiment 977 (Division 31), the atmosphere surrounding the preparation of the holiday meal was bustling yet warm and lively. Officers and soldiers participated in supporting logistical tasks, cleaning, and decorating the dining hall, creating a close-knit and united living space.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Huan, Political Commissar of Regiment 977, added: "In addition to the prescribed standards, the unit also proactively supplements many dishes from its self-sufficiency fund, making holiday meals more diverse, delicious, and nutritious."

The soldiers' holiday meal was meticulously prepared with a variety of nutritious dishes. Photo: HP

For new recruits celebrating their first holiday in the military, the thoughtful care from their unit helped alleviate homesickness. The cheerful and warm atmosphere during meals also helped the soldiers feel more connected, considering their unit as their second home.

Private Quách Hoàng Kiệt (Platoon 1, Company 1, Battalion 7, Regiment 977) shared: “This is the first time I've celebrated a holiday away from my family, and at first I missed home very much. But thanks to the care of my superiors and commanders, the holiday meal had many delicious dishes like braised meat, boiled chicken, steamed fish, bone broth, and green vegetables… and the atmosphere was warm and cozy, so I felt very happy. My comrades in the unit gathered together like a family, which helped me quickly integrate and feel secure in my work.”

Leaders of the Provincial Military Command inspect agricultural production activities at various units, contributing to ensuring a supply of fresh, clean food and improving the quality of meals for soldiers. Photo: HP

To enrich the holiday meals, the Provincial Military Command directed its units to proactively prepare food supplies early, effectively utilizing the results of local agricultural production. Fresh vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry were supplied locally, ensuring freshness and safety while also saving costs.

In addition, units have intensified inspections of processing and preservation stages; guided the catering staff to innovate cooking methods, improve skills, and diversify dishes to suit the tastes of soldiers from various regions. In particular, meals are carefully calculated to ensure adequate nutrition, diverse menus, and a focus on combining foods to ensure a balanced ratio of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates, making them appealing and delicious.

Regiment 739 proactively increases agricultural production to ensure a supply of fresh, clean food, thereby improving the quality of meals for the soldiers. Photo: HP

Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Trung, Political Commissar of Regiment 739, emphasized: Taking care of the material and spiritual lives of officers and soldiers, especially during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year), is not only a responsibility but also a sentiment of the Party committee and unit commanders. Based on this, agencies and units have proactively developed reasonable and balanced menus, ensuring food safety and hygiene, suitable for weather conditions and training intensity.

Private Nguyen Cong Quynh (Squad 1, Platoon 8, Company 4, Battalion 52) shared his joy: “This year's holiday is very meaningful to me as I get to participate in sports competitions and cultural exchanges with my comrades in a joyful atmosphere. The meals were also well-prepared, with many delicious and diverse dishes, more so than usual. The spirit of camaraderie among us is always cheerful and united, helping me forget my homesickness and strengthening my determination to train and complete my tasks well.”

The permanent militia force of Phu My Dong commune gathered for a holiday meal, creating a joyful, warm atmosphere filled with camaraderie. Photo: HP

The holiday meal for the permanent militia force of Phu My Dong commune was also meticulously prepared, filled with "quality" dishes including chicken, beef, and various seafood, ensuring complete nutrition and satisfying tastes.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Cao Chot - Commander of the Phu My Dong Commune Military Command - said: "These holiday meals not only ensure the health of our comrades but also provide an opportunity for everyone to gather and bond after hours of duty. The warm and cheerful atmosphere helps officers and soldiers feel more secure in their work and together successfully complete their assigned tasks."

Amidst the warm atmosphere of the holiday, the unit's care and attention permeated every meal, ensuring that these meals not only maintained the soldiers' health but also served as a source of moral support, contributing to the comprehensive strengthening of military units.

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