Old but not outdated

- In peacetime, the veteran team in the province still maintains the spirit of a soldier through practical contributions to social life. They demonstrate the qualities and solidarity that were forged during the war in the cause of building and developing the country.

Officers of the Veterans Association of Ky Lua ward propagate the law to members

Although they have left the army, the war veterans in the province always set an example by participating in local movements and campaigns, from maintaining security and order at the grassroots level to developing the economy and building new rural areas.

Join hands in economic development

Veteran Vu Dinh Tuong (born in 1958), village III, That Khe commune is one of the examples of self-reliance in economic development in his hometown. Due to difficult family circumstances, after being discharged from the army and returning to his hometown (in 1982), Mr. Tuong began to look for a direction for economic development.

In the early days, Mr. Tuong and his wife did small business in the market, with unstable income that was not enough to cover family expenses. In 1997, he started a business selling bottled mineral water but failed due to lack of experience. Not discouraged, he switched to purchasing agricultural products such as Men Thuong rice, Bao Thai rice, corn, soybeans, peanuts, fruits, etc. In 2016, Mr. Tuong expanded his scale and opened a grocery store.

Mr. Tuong shared: Although I started my business late, I always believe that "determination makes success". I spent more than 3 months to survey and research the market to be able to choose the right products suitable for local needs. Every year, in addition to selling nearly 1,000 grocery items, I also purchase about 200 tons of agricultural products from local people to supply to the market. My economic model also helps create jobs for 4 local workers and brings in a profit of 250 to 300 million VND/year.

Veterans Association of Hung Vu commune introduces the economic model of growing medicinal plants

Not only Mr. Tuong but also generations of war veterans after being trained in the military all have the will to be self-reliant and self-reliant - the spirit of the steadfast "Uncle Ho's soldiers", overcoming all difficulties to rise up and become rich legitimately.

To promote that will, the War Veterans Association at all levels in the province has continuously encouraged and motivated its members to develop the economy, linking labor with community life. Currently, the whole association has 1,073 effective economic models with an average income of 100 to 600 million VND/year/model, creating jobs for nearly 4,000 local workers.

In parallel with encouraging members to make efforts to develop the economy, the War Veterans Associations at all levels in the province have also become a solid foundation to help members access capital more easily. Through receiving loans entrusted by the Social Policy Bank, the association currently manages 372 savings and loan groups with a total outstanding debt of more than 1,000 billion VND. In 2025 alone, the amount of capital entrusted will reach 244,369 billion VND, reaching 136% of the set target.

The movement to build the association fund continues to be maintained effectively, 100% of the branches have funds, reaching an average of 520,000 VND/member. From the fund of more than 10 billion VND, the association at all levels has lent members interest-free or at low interest rates, creating conditions for the war veterans in difficulty to boldly invest in livestock, farming, and expanding production. Such practical support helps members stabilize their lives and gradually strive for sustainable economic development.

Exemplary on all "fronts"

Not only pioneering in developing family economy, the war veterans' force in the province also always plays an exemplary role in all community activities, consistently implementing and propagating the Party's policies and the State's laws.

Mr. Nguyen Van Quan, Chairman of the Provincial Veterans Association, said: With the tradition of "Uncle Ho's soldiers", veterans are always the core force, exemplary leaders in local movements and campaigns. Associations at all levels have identified that mobilizing members to uphold the spirit of exemplary conduct and community responsibility is a continuous task, from economic development, new rural construction to participation in protecting security and order.

Tam Thanh ward veterans launched a general environmental cleaning campaign

This is also the key solution to effectively implement the movements “War veterans help each other reduce poverty, do good business” and “Exemplary war veterans”. When each member takes the lead in labor, social activities and practical work in the community, they not only spread the spirit of overcoming difficulties but also contribute to building a civilized, safe and sustainable locality.

For example, in response to the Tree Planting Festival "Forever grateful to Uncle Ho", from the beginning of 2025 until now, members at all levels have planted more than 100,000 trees; contributed more than 14,000 working days to dredging canals, irrigation, repairing roads and environmental sanitation. Many members also voluntarily donated 3,601 m² of land to build infrastructure and welfare works, demonstrating the spirit of responsibility to go first and do first.

“With the tradition of “Uncle Ho’s soldiers”, war veterans are always the core force, exemplary leaders in local movements and campaigns. All levels of the association identify that mobilizing members to uphold the spirit of exemplary behavior and community responsibility as a continuous task, from economic development, new rural construction to participation in protecting security and order.”

Mr. Nguyen Van Quan, Chairman of the Provincial Veterans Association

That exemplary spirit has also spread in social movements. Associations at all levels have mobilized members to donate nearly 2 billion VND to various funds launched by the Central and local governments. Particularly in the work of eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses, Veterans Association members have donated 115 million VND and contributed 2,600 working days, together contributing to eliminating 300 houses for members with housing difficulties.

In addition, many CCB members are also members of the grassroots mediation team. Since the beginning of the year, members have successfully mediated 120 conflicts among the people; coordinated patrols and guards during holidays and Tet and border patrols over 100 times with more than 1,000 members participating.

Always deeply aware of the responsibility of a soldier of Uncle Ho, Mr. Hoang Van Tung, a veteran of Na Lau village, Hoang Van Thu commune, always actively participates in propagating to raise awareness of law compliance among people. Mr. Tung shared: As a veteran living in the border area, I am well aware that border protection is not only the task of the authorities but also requires the cooperation of each citizen. Every month, I join the border guards in patrolling, clearing the border, border markers, controlling trails and openings, reminding people not to illegally enter and exit the country, not to transport prohibited goods across the border. I believe that these persistent actions are the way for me to continue to contribute to preserving the sovereignty and border security of the Fatherland.

Although they have left the army, generations of war veterans in the province have always promoted the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers, which are always exemplary, steadfast and leading in all community activities. They still maintain the spirit of soldiers, spreading the spirit of responsibility and self-reliance, contributing to fostering trust, building a united, civilized and vibrant homeland, becoming a support and shining example for the next generations.

Source: https://baolangson.vn/giu-tron-khi-phach-nguoi-linh-trong-thoi-binh-5066797.html