Accompanying and supporting disadvantaged families.

The Huong Nguyen Border Guard Post is stationed in Mu Nu Ta Ra village, A Luoi 5 commune, more than 10 kilometers away from residential areas, along winding mountain passes. During the rainy season, landslides frequently occur, causing disruptions and making transportation impossible.

Despite the multiplied difficulties caused by natural disasters, the officers and soldiers of Huong Nguyen Border Guard Station are always ready to be present promptly, acting as a vanguard and core force, coordinating with local authorities and other forces to support affected households, helping to move the elderly and children to safe locations; as well as reinforcing houses and repairing those damaged by storms and strong winds, helping people to stabilize their lives as soon as possible.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Giang Thuan, Political Officer of Huong Nguyen Border Guard Station, said: "The officers and soldiers of the unit always clearly understand their great duty and responsibility in carrying out the task of protecting the sovereignty and security of the Fatherland's border and the tasks entrusted by the Party, State, and People; protecting the lives and property of the people. At the same time, we help border people develop their economy, escape poverty sustainably, and strive for a better life."

Having accompanied Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Giang Thuan and Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Huu Tri, Deputy Political Officer of Huong Nguyen Border Guard Post, on numerous trips to remote villages to assess the situation of poor and disadvantaged households, and to receive support from the unit in developing economic models, I understand that the Command and officers of the unit "walk the talk." Families like Mr. A Viet Tach, Ms. Ploong Thi Loan, Ms. Le Thi Hong, and many other impoverished households, having received the "fishing rod"—starting with a pair of cows or goats—have multiplied their herds to 6-8 animals.

On the sun-tanned face of Ms. Ploong Thi Loan, a joyful smile bloomed as she confided: "Not only did the border guards provide breeding cattle, but they also closely monitored the livestock's development, provided technical guidance to prevent disease, and ensured healthy growth and efficient reproduction. Furthermore, they advised the villagers on how to use their land rationally for production, resulting in high efficiency. Thanks to their support, my family planted acacia trees on the previously abandoned hillside and utilized the low-lying land in our garden to dig a fish pond. Now, my family has a herd of cattle, rice paddies, two fish ponds, and an acacia plantation. Our economic situation has improved significantly."

The "Military-Civilian Fish Pond" model, which the Huong Nguyen Border Guard Station coordinated with the Ho Van Nghia and Vien Thi Cau family to support, is being cared for and developed by the family, and is now yielding clear economic benefits. "Many households in the village have also learned the fish farming techniques guided by the Border Guard, and my wife and I are happy to share them with the villagers," shared Mr. Ho Van Nghia.

Lieutenant Colonel Le Hong Tuyen, Deputy Political Commissar of the City Border Guard Command, highly appreciated the effectiveness of the task of helping border residents develop their economy sustainably, which the Huong Nguyen Border Guard Station and each officer and soldier of the unit have performed well in the past.

To proactively contribute to supporting the economic model for the people, the officers and soldiers of Huong Nguyen Border Guard Station have maintained and developed the unit's goat herd and fish ponds. Over the years, Huong Nguyen Border Guard Station has provided breeding goats to dozens of poor households in the area under its management, strengthening the solidarity between the military and the people. As a result, the people have enhanced their sense of responsibility, promoted a spirit of self-reliance, and worked together to maintain and protect the peace of the border area.

Text and photos: Van Toan

Source: https://huengaynay.vn/chinh-polit-xa-hoi/bien-gioi-bien-dao/diem-tua-cho-dan-156720.html