As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, everyone longs for family reunions, especially the wives of naval soldiers. They yearn for a warm and happy family gathering. However, due to their duties, the families of these Coast Guard soldiers must sacrifice their own happiness so that their husbands and comrades can confidently and firmly guard the sacred sovereignty of the nation's seas and islands.

For families of Coast Guard officers, it has long been customary for husbands to be away from home on New Year's Eve. To reassure their husbands and ensure they can focus on their duties during the holiday, these women have to accept their silent sacrifices.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong Giang, wife of Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Duy Nhan, Chief of the Electrical Department of Coast Guard Ship 6001, shared with us, her eyes betraying a hint of sadness: “This year he’s on duty at sea again for Tet. The house is in disarray without a man. Spending the days leading up to Tet preparing and cleaning the house alone makes me feel lonely. But I’m still very proud to be the wife of a naval officer. Therefore, I always try my best to manage the household and take care of our two children’s education so that he can focus on his work and successfully complete all assigned tasks.”

As the wife of a Coast Guard officer, Ms. Giang had to step back to provide strong support for her husband.

The love story of Ms. Tran Thi Hang (Hai Chau commune, Nghe An province) and Captain Nguyen Van Kien, the commander of Coast Guard vessel 5012, is always a very touching one. Ms. Hang recounted: “We met when I was still a university student, and he was already a Coast Guard soldier. During a leave of absence, we met and started dating. For me, the image of a naval soldier always left a beautiful impression. After knowing each other for more than a month, he went to sea for a whole year. At that time, the only connection between me and him was intermittent phone calls and short text messages when the ship was near shore. During peak periods of duty, Captain Kien had to go away for a whole year without contact. At those times, the only way to express my longing for him was through the pages of my diary…”

Ms. Hang confided: "Accepting a boyfriend who is a Coast Guard officer means my heart must understand, love, and empathize. Because his love for the sea and islands of our homeland is incredibly sacred."

Captain Nguyen Van Kien and his wife on their wedding day.

Ms. Hang recounted: “After getting married, the real challenges began. During holidays, when the children were sick, and when my parents were elderly and frail, I managed everything alone.” But above all, she always overcame all difficulties and hardships and encouraged her husband: “I’ll take care of things at home, you just stay focused and keep your guard up, protecting the peace of the Fatherland.” The resourcefulness and competence of the wives of naval soldiers are the greatest source of moral support. Short video calls on New Year’s Eve, words of encouragement: “Everything’s fine at home, you can rest assured and stay on duty during Tet” are precious remedies that help naval soldiers overcome homesickness and brave the rough seas to protect the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland’s islands and seas.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong Giang (far right) poses for a photo with her colleagues.

Speaking to us about the welfare of the Coast Guard's personnel, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen The Anh, Political Officer of Squadron 211, said: “Over the years, the Party Committee and Command of Squadron 211 have always considered caring for the material and spiritual well-being of officers and soldiers in the unit as a key political task. Therefore, the unit regularly organizes activities to visit, give gifts, and encourage the families of officers and soldiers on duty during Tet (Lunar New Year), aiming to strengthen the bond between the unit and the home front. This ensures that every voyage of the coast guard soldiers is truly secure and peaceful.”

Out on the open sea, Coast Guard ships sail out to sea to fulfill their duty of safeguarding the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland. Their Tet (Lunar New Year) may not feature the vibrant yellow apricot blossoms or the abundant fruit platters, but it is filled with the warmth of handwritten letters carried across the waves. The unwavering loyalty of the soldiers and the selfless devotion of their wives and mothers on the home front combine to create a powerful spiritual force, giving them the confidence to guard the seas and islands of their homeland. And so, with each wave that washes against the ship's hull, we understand that the spring of the nation is only truly complete when the seas and islands of our homeland remain forever peaceful.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/hau-phuong-vung-vang-cua-chien-si-canh-sat-bien-1026163