Sergeant Blup Toi always strives to learn and complete assigned tasks well.

Born and raised in the heroic land of A Luoi, since his school days Blup Toi has always dreamed of wearing the green uniform of a soldier to contribute his small efforts to protect the Fatherland and his homeland. After graduating from Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, although he was the main breadwinner of his family, with responsibility and determination, the young man Ta Oi decided to volunteer to join the army.

“In the first days of joining the army, I encountered many surprises, the most difficult of which was implementing 11 regimes in 1 day. I had to change all my habits and force myself into a disciplined life. Although I encountered many difficulties, with the help of commanders at all levels, especially squad leaders and platoon leaders, I was able to catch up and felt that I had to try even harder to not disappoint the trust of my family and friends,” Sergeant Blup Toi confided.

With a high spirit and determination, in the first days of joining the army, Blup Toi always tried his best to study and train to become a good soldier. After 3 months of training as a new soldier, the Ta Oi man was sent by his unit to attend a T-54 gunner training class at the Armored Technical College.

After 5 months of training as a T-54 gunner, Blup Toi was assigned to perform duties at the 3rd Armored Battalion, Provincial Military Command. In his position and responsibilities, Blup Toi always made tireless efforts. In addition to hours of training on the training ground, the young man often spent time self-studying and self-training to improve himself.

Captain Nguyen Phan Nguyen - Political Commissar of Armored Company 2, Armored Battalion 3 said that Blup Toi is a hard-working comrade, has a high sense of teamwork and self-study and self-discipline. Besides, Blup Toi often cares for and helps his teammates in studying, training as well as in life; he is always loved by everyone in the unit.

Blup Toi is also a shining example of thrift. Although the allowance is not much, to help and share the difficulties with his family, he saves up and sends 1 million VND each month to support his parents.

Major Khuc Ngoc Minh - Political Commissar of the Battalion assessed that Blup Toi is one of the comrades with many good training results, always creating solidarity and unity in the unit. He is also the only soldier of the unit that the Battalion Party Committee proposed to the Provincial Military Party Committee to admit into the Party.

Two years in the army may not be a long time, but the lessons of the great Army school and the warmth of the collective family of the 3rd Armored Battalion have left the young Ta Oi with beautiful memories. Now, Blup Toi is embracing many ambitions ahead, the knowledge accumulated during the 2 years of military service will be a solid foundation for the young man to confidently step on the road ahead, becoming a useful citizen for his family, his homeland and society.

Article and photos: Minh Nguyen - Quang Dao