In November 2021, Comrade Vu Nhat Huong was assigned as a communications officer to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic. In the early days of her assignment, she faced many difficulties. Living conditions were lacking in electricity, water, and medical care . The climate was harsh, with temperatures reaching 40-42°C during the dry season and flooding during the rainy season, bringing mud, soil, and garbage into the living quarters. Malaria and Ebola were constant threats. Most notably, the severe outbreak of Covid-19 heavily impacted all aspects of her work.

Major Vu Nhat Huong shared: “When far from my homeland and family, during tense nights filled with gunfire and days battling the pandemic, I sometimes felt disheartened. But I told myself that I was carrying a national mission, the trust of the Army, and the image of Vietnamese women on my shoulders, so I couldn't allow myself to be weak; I had to be strong to fulfill my duty.”

Major Vu Nhat Huong.

As a communications officer, she participated in connecting images, spreading messages of peace, and building trust between the Mission and the local community. She proactively coordinated with other units, showcasing the image of the Vietnamese people as always loving peace, ready to share and work together for a better future.

After more than a year of service abroad, Major Vu Nhat Huong returned to Vietnam and continued her involvement in foreign affairs as an Assistant in the International Cooperation Department. With her fluent English and deep understanding of defense diplomacy, she and the staff of the Staff Department successfully organized numerous bilateral and multilateral conferences and seminars. She also participated in developing and finalizing cooperation documents and memoranda of understanding with many countries and international organizations, contributing to strengthening and expanding the cooperation network of Vietnam's peacekeeping forces.

From 2023 to the present, Major Vu Nhat Huong has consistently been commended by the Ministry of National Defense as an "Outstanding Youth Following Uncle Ho's Teachings," representing Vietnam at the 7th National Congress of Outstanding Youth Following Uncle Ho's Teachings, along with many other honorary programs at the all-army and national levels. She has also had the honor of speaking at international forums on the role of women in peacekeeping operations, contributing to affirming the courage, intelligence, and position of Vietnamese women on the international stage.

Major Vu Nhat Huong has been a model soldier at the grassroots level for many years and was awarded the title of "Outstanding Soldier of the Entire Army" in 2025. She has received numerous commendations and certificates of merit from the Minister of National Defense, the Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission, and other international organizations. Among these, a notable achievement is the United Nations Peacekeeping Medal for completing her mission in Central Africa.

"My journey participating in peacekeeping forces and diplomatic activities has been a meaningful one, contributing to affirming that the Ho Chi Minh's Army, wherever they are, domestically or internationally, are always loyal, resilient, responsible, and creative, worthy of the trust and love of the Party, the State, the Army, and the people," said Major Vu Nhat Huong.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/hanh-trinh-nhieu-dau-an-1029693