Attending the meeting were Rear Admiral Le Ba Quan, Commander of Naval Region 2; Colonel Tran Manh Chien, Party Secretary, Political Commissar of Naval Region 2; heroes of the People's Armed Forces; representatives of the leaders of the City Party Committee, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria - Vung Tau province; delegates of the Ships Without Numbers; former comrades who were heads of the Navy Command and Navy units in the Southern region through the periods...

Delegates attending the meeting.

Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Tran Manh Chien emphasized: From the historical milestone of May 7, 1955 - the day the Coastal Defense Department was established, laying the first foundation for the formation of the Navy.

Over the past 70 years, generations of officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy have continuously trained, fought bravely, overcome countless hardships, and achieved glorious feats on rivers and at sea.

From the glorious victory of the first battle to the legend of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea, the People's Navy has made an important contribution to the cause of liberating the South, unifying the country, and helping Cambodia escape genocide.

Colonel Tran Manh Chien, Political Commissar of Naval Region 2, reviewed the 70-year tradition of the Vietnam People's Navy.

During the renovation period, heroic martyrs fell on Truong Sa archipelago, DK1 platform continues to engrave the sacred symbol of the loyalty and resilience of the Vietnam People's Navy.

Entering a new revolutionary stage, the Navy continues to promote the tradition of "Fighting bravely, being creative and resourceful, mastering the sea, determined to fight and win", deserving to be the core force in the cause of firmly protecting the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Hoang Kim Nong, Hero of the People's Armed Forces, former Deputy Brigade Commander of the 171st Brigade, shared: “We are very happy and moved to return to our unit, meet our comrades and teammates, and together review the glorious tradition of the heroic Navy. Each of us has indelible memories of the years of training, working, and fighting for the sea and islands of our homeland. Although we have returned to civilian life, we always follow the development of the Navy, believing that today's generation of officers and soldiers will continue to uphold the tradition, stand firm at the forefront of the waves and winds, and successfully complete the task of protecting the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.”

Delegates take souvenir photos.
Visit the exhibition to welcome the meeting.

With its outstanding achievements and feats, the Vietnam People's Navy was honored to receive many noble awards from the Party and State: Title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces (twice), 2 Gold Star Orders, 2 Ho Chi Minh Orders, 2 Independence Orders, 3 Military Exploit Orders, 3 Fatherland Protection Orders, 1 Third Class Labor Order and many other noble awards...

News and photos: CHAU GIANG

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