Attending the meeting were Rear Admiral Nguyen Anh Tuan, member of the Party Committee of the Navy, Commander of Region 4; Lieutenant Colonel Bui Xuan Binh, Party Committee Secretary, Political Commissar of Navy Region 4; heroes of the people's armed forces; representatives of local leaders in the stationed areas; veterans, former heads of the Navy Command and Navy units in the South Central and Central Highlands regions through the periods; relatives of martyrs of Navy Region 4, and officers and soldiers.

Delegates at the meeting.

Delegates attending the meeting reviewed the proud tradition of “70 years of protecting the sea” through valuable documentary films; shared the experiences and beliefs of previous generations and fueled the will and determination of today’s young generation to firmly protect every inch of the sacred islands and seas of the Fatherland.

With its great contributions, the Vietnam People's Navy has been honored to receive many noble awards from the Party and State: 2 titles of "Hero of the People's Armed Forces", 2 Gold Star Medals, 2 Ho Chi Minh Medals, 2 Independence Medals, 3 Military Exploit Medals, 3 Fatherland Protection Medals, 1 Third Class Labor Medal. 82 groups and 58 individuals were awarded the titles of "Hero of the People's Armed Forces", "Hero of Labor"; thousands of groups and individuals were awarded medals, badges and certificates of merit of all kinds.

The meeting was an opportunity to express deep gratitude to generations of Navy officers and soldiers who have devoted and sacrificed their lives in the cause of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands.

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