The greater the geographical distance, the longer the worry tends to last. To bridge that invisible gap, Battalion 2, 29th Signal Brigade, 9th Military Region, has proactively connected with soldiers' families through Zalo groups.

Officers from Battalion 2, 29th Signal Brigade, Military Region 9, chat with the families of new recruits during a visit.

There, images of training and daily life are regularly updated; information about the soldiers' activities is conveyed promptly, and the concerns of the soldiers' families are no longer left unaddressed. In reality, this connection goes beyond mere reassurance; it also opens up opportunities for sharing. New recruit Nguyen Huu Tai, Company 5, Battalion 2, is a prime example.

Behind Nguyen Huu Tai's ordinary appearance lies a difficult situation: his father passed away early, and his mother single-handedly shoulders the burden of the family and the debts incurred after a tragedy. But like many other young soldiers, Tai chose to keep these worries to himself. It was only when his mother shared his story through a Zalo group that the unit had the opportunity to understand his circumstances more deeply. And from there, timely support was implemented through the "Helping Hands" program.

Holding the financial support in her hands, though not a large sum, but timely, Mrs. Le Thi Bich Son, mother of new recruit Nguyen Huu Tai, emotionally shared: "Thank you to the unit for helping my family. I will encourage my son to study and train hard."

Like Tài, on the day of enlistment, soldier Nguyễn Quốc Bảo carried many mixed feelings as he was separated from his newlywed wife. On one side was his responsibility to the country, and on the other was his young wife waiting back home, causing him to feel anxious. But distance was no longer an obstacle for this young couple... Because besides visits, information about the unit and the soldier's training and development was regularly updated to the family through the Zalo group.

Ms. Vu Thi Que Anh, wife of soldier Nguyen Quoc Bao, said: "By joining the Zalo group created by the unit, I no longer anxiously wait for news but can follow every moment of my husband's daily life, studies, and training. Thanks to this, I feel more at ease."

From the specific stories and practices of the 2nd Battalion, 29th Signal Brigade, it is clear that in the era of multi-directional information, transparency and timely sharing are the solid foundations for building trust. When the home front is connected, understood, and supported, distance is no longer an obstacle but becomes a support system, helping soldiers feel more secure in their efforts, training, and readiness to accept and successfully complete all assigned tasks.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/khi-hau-phuong-duoc-ket-noi-1035871