From the perspective of fishermen...

On April 4, 2025, the Command Post of Giao Long Port Border Guard Station received a report from fishermen that the fishing vessel KG-93633-TS, named Truong Phat, owned by Mr. Vo Minh Khoi, residing in Rach Gia City ( Kien Giang province), had sunk in the Cua Dai estuary. There were three fishermen on board. Immediately after receiving the report, the Command Post of Giao Long Port Border Guard Station dispatched five officers and soldiers, commandeering a local fisherman's boat, to the scene of the accident. They promptly rescued the three fishermen and brought them safely ashore.

Earlier, on March 11th, the Giao Long Port Border Guard Station received a report that a vessel with registration number TG-93009-TS, owned by Ms. Nguyen Thi Lam, residing in Ward 4, My Tho City ( Tien Giang province), with 11 crew members on board, caught fire and drifted at sea. The unit mobilized fishing boats from local fishermen to quickly reach the distressed vessel, rescue and provide timely medical assistance to the crew members, and bring them safely ashore.

Officers and soldiers of the Ben Tre Provincial Border Guard participate in the "Clean the Sea" campaign.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Lam emotionally stated: "For many years, we fishermen have been operating in accordance with the State's policies and the regulations of the Border Guard. In particular, we have received assistance from border guard officers and soldiers, especially during difficult times and accidents requiring rescue. Border guard officers and soldiers are truly a pillar of support for fishermen."

Over the years, there have been dozens of maritime accidents within the control area of ​​the Ben Tre Provincial Border Guard. Upon receiving reports from the public, the border guard forces have mobilized quickly and arrived promptly to handle the situations at sea. As a result, dozens of fishermen have been rescued in time, brought ashore safely, and received thorough medical care from the unit.

Speaking to us, Lieutenant Colonel Doan Ngoc Bau, Political Commissar of the Ben Tre Provincial Border Guard, said: "Thanks to the smooth coordination with local authorities and extensive dissemination of information to fishermen, most accidents at sea are promptly reported to the border guards by the people. From there, we quickly dispatch forces to the scene to rescue fishermen in a timely manner and bring them safely ashore."

...to the friends of the poor

On March 8, 2025, officers and soldiers of the Ben Tre Provincial Border Guard Command joined hands to dismantle the dilapidated houses of Ms. Cao Thi Nem, born in 1937, residing in Hamlet 3, and Ms. Dang Thi Tu, born in 1936, residing in Hamlet 4, Tan Loi Thanh Commune (Giong Trom District, Ben Tre Province) to build new houses. The construction funds were donated by benefactors through fundraising efforts by the Provincial Border Guard Command.

Ms. Cao Thi Nem emotionally said: "For so many years, I lived in a dilapidated house, leaking in the rain and scorching hot in the sun, thinking I would live out the rest of my life in misery. But now, thanks to the efforts of the Ben Tre Provincial Border Guard in mobilizing benefactors to build me a new house, I truly feel like I'm living in a dream. From now on, my family will have a stable life and can sleep soundly in a spacious, clean house."

The Ben Tre Provincial Border Guard Command handed over a "borderland warm home" to a family in Thanh Hai commune (Thanh Phu district, Ben Tre province).

Along with campaigning for the construction of charitable houses, houses of gratitude, and houses of solidarity, officers and soldiers also carry out many practical activities to help the people in the area where they are stationed. For example, in response to the "March Border Month" program, officers and soldiers of the Giao Long Port Border Guard Station, in coordination with the youth of Giong Trom district and sponsoring units, organized a series of activities such as: "Clean the Sea," visiting historical sites, "Steps for the Community," providing free medical examinations and medicine to families of policy beneficiaries, and giving gifts to people and students in difficult circumstances...

In the spirit of working together with the people, especially the poor, single-parent families, families receiving preferential treatment, and poor students, over the years, the Ben Tre Provincial Border Guard Command has donated more than 2,000 gifts, scholarships, and 85 houses of compassion and solidarity, totaling 9.3 billion VND. Through practical actions, from rescuing fishermen in distress at sea to caring for the poor with gifts, medical examinations, and free medicine, border guard officers and soldiers have left a positive impression on the people in their stationed areas.

Text and photos: NGUYEN BA

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