Le Ngoc Tan (far left) and other new recruits tending to the vegetable garden.

That was the respectful comment of Lieutenant Colonel Le Van Son, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Training and Mobile Battalion, Hue City Border Guard.

At this moment, Private Le Ngoc Tan is diligently watering the vegetable beds in the agricultural garden and bathing the pigs in the sty with his comrades. The conversation took place right at the "scene" of the agricultural production area. In simple words, Tan shared: Ever since I was a student, I often learned about the military environment, so I have grown to love the image of "Uncle Ho's soldiers."

After graduating from high school, Tan passed the entrance exam and graduated from the University of Economics - Hue University. Although he had worked at a bank in Hue city for two years, when he received his conscription notice from the local authorities, Tan enthusiastically fulfilled his military service obligation and enlisted.

With that mindset, in the first days of stepping into the "common home" of the Training and Combat Battalion, despite being unfamiliar with the disciplined and orderly rhythm of life, from eating and resting to physical exercise, production, training, and studying, this new recruit quickly adapted to military life and achieved increasingly high efficiency in all aspects. According to this newly commended recruit, the "secret" lies in the awareness, willpower, and effort of each individual.

“During drill training, at first, when we first started standing at attention, I and most of the new recruits found it very difficult because we weren't used to it; poor blood circulation caused dizziness. After a while, with a disciplined and regular lifestyle in eating, sleeping, exercising, and training, our health improved; at the same time, the new recruits received dedicated help and guidance from officers at all levels in the unit, and all difficulties were overcome. For me and many other new recruits, standing at attention in formation for one to one and a half hours is now normal; we are also used to the alarm signals for inspection and training… at 12 or 1 AM, we can get dressed in uniform and equipment and be on the unit's field in two minutes. The drowsiness during night guard duty is also ‘dispelled’ by willpower and training…,” new recruit Le Ngoc Tan expressed.

Lieutenant Colonel Le Van Son stated: "With unwavering political resolve, solidarity, and mutual support, Sergeant Le Ngoc Tan and most of the 120 other soldiers have overcome difficulties and personal challenges to grow and successfully complete all assigned tasks. Tan himself has achieved excellent results in many training subjects such as drill, 100-meter sprint, and swimming. He is always ready to assist and guide other soldiers in agricultural production, strengthening camaraderie and creating a friendly and loving environment, preserving and promoting the positive image of a 'Soldier of Uncle Ho'."

“Enthusiastic, responsible, exemplary, and a leader in all tasks, Private Le Ngoc Tan is a model of excellence that has been widely emulated throughout the unit, spreading motivation for officers and soldiers, especially the combatants, to strive together. As a result, the combatants have made effective contributions, enabling the Training and Combat Battalion to successfully complete its training, unit building, and production tasks…”, Lieutenant Colonel Le Van Son shared.

Currently studying for his second degree at the Army Academy, Tan said that whether he stays to serve in the army long-term or returns to his hometown, the training he received here has helped him become more resilient and determined to make more contributions to society.

Text and photos: Van Toan

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