A desire for long-term commitment.
Fifteen years have passed since he completed his military service at the 88th Regiment, 302nd Division, Military Region 7, but Nguyen Duc Manh, residing in Phu Thuy ward, still vividly remembers those days in the army. Recalling that time, his voice betrays his emotion. “I still remember those years. If I could turn back time, I would try harder to study and pass the entrance exam for a military school, or I would still choose to enlist,” Manh shared.
It's not just those who have left the military who have a special affection for the military environment. Many young soldiers today are also nurturing the desire to continue serving in the military for the long term. Private Thong Van Manh and Corporal Nguyen Van Bao Anh are examples of this. After their time studying, training, and maturing in the military uniform, they both wish to continue their involvement with the army. For them, the military is not just a place to fulfill their duties, but also an environment that helps them develop their character, hone their skills, and clearly define their future path.
At Company 1, Training Support Center, Training Department, Army Academy, there are two brothers who both wear the green uniform of a soldier. They are Pham Van Nho (21 years old) and Pham Van Thuan (20 years old), from Da Teh. Before enlisting, Thuan was a second-year student at the College of Industry and Trade, while Nho had a stable job in his hometown. With the desire to train themselves in the military environment and to nurture the aspiration of serving long-term in the armed forces, both brothers volunteered to enlist. Nho and Thuan are both actively training and striving for good results in their studies and training, while also exploring the conditions for continuing to serve in the army after completing their military service.
Major Luong Van Duong, Deputy Political Officer and Team Leader of the Mass Mobilization Team at Mui Ne Border Guard Station, said that the officers and soldiers in the unit are always united, loving, and supportive of each other, and actively participate in community activities. It is this camaraderie and humane living environment that makes many soldiers reluctant to leave the unit even on their discharge day. “Many soldiers want to stay and continue working, but due to circumstances, they have to return to their hometowns. After discharge, they often return to visit the unit, especially during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year), as if returning to their second home,” Major Duong shared.
Ready to send their children to the military.
Young people who wish to join the military also receive support from many parents. Most parents view the military as a special educational environment that helps their children develop discipline, independence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility to the community. In a society with many temptations, the military environment becomes an even stronger foundation for young people to train themselves and find direction in life.
At a meeting with the families of new recruits joining the army in 2026 at the 812th Infantry Regiment, Mr. Le Hoang Chin, father of recruit Le Hoang Son, also expressed his wish for his son to serve in the army for a long time. Therefore, he always encouraged his son to study hard, train diligently, and prepare the application for professional military service.
Son himself is also pursuing that goal. After graduating from university, he volunteered to join the army and is currently completing his application to become a professional soldier. For Son, the army is not only a place to fulfill his civic duty but also an ideal environment to contribute and develop himself.
Such stories reveal a simple yet compelling reality: the military environment not only trains soldiers but also cultivates character, ideals, and a desire to contribute. It is these values that have built the trust of many families when sending their children to the military, and have created a deep bond among those who have worn the military uniform.
Major General Dinh Hong Tieng, Commander of the Provincial Military Command, stated that the trust families place in the military is built upon the values that the military environment has instilled in young people across generations. The military has always been a comprehensive training ground for young people in terms of political qualities, ethics, lifestyle, conduct, and practical skills. Each young person entering the military receives military training and education on life ideals, a sense of responsibility, organizational discipline, and patriotism. These are crucial assets for their growth, whether they continue serving in the military or return to contribute to the development of their homeland.
In fact, over the years, many young people, after completing their military service, have become officials, civil servants, entrepreneurs, or exemplary citizens in their localities. This confirms the positive values that the military environment brings to each young person.
According to Major General Dinh Hong Tieng, the door is always wide open for young people to fulfill their dreams of wearing the military uniform and committing to a long-term career in the army. Besides training at military schools, young people also have the opportunity to become professional soldiers, non-commissioned officers, officers, or defense workers and civil servants if they meet the prescribed conditions. The army always creates conditions for those with good moral character, a strong will to succeed, a sense of responsibility, and professional competence to continue contributing.
The military always welcomes young people who aspire to contribute and wish to grow in a disciplined environment. Opportunities are equal for everyone. The important thing is that each young person must constantly learn, train, improve their skills, character, and willpower to overcome difficulties and turn their dreams into reality.
Major General Dinh Hong Tieng - Commander of the Provincial Military Command.
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