Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces receive Hero title for the third time.

(NLĐO) - This is the result of the efforts of the entire army and people; it is a source of honor and pride for the Party Committee, government, and people of Ho Chi Minh City.

On the morning of January 4th, the Party Committee and the Command of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony to receive the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces.

Attending the ceremony were members of the Politburo: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh; Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen; Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang; Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang...

Also attending were current and former leaders of the Party, State, Army, and Ho Chi Minh City.

On December 26, 2024, the President signed a decision awarding the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces to the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces for their exceptionally outstanding achievements in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, building the People's Army, strengthening national defense, and contributing to the cause of building and protecting the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland.

This is the third time the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces have been awarded this prestigious title.

The Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces receive the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised and congratulated the officers and soldiers of the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces is a noble award, reflecting the attention and recognition of the Party, State, and people for the great contributions and dedication, especially the will, determination, and noble sacrifices of the officers and soldiers of the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces as well as the city's medical forces; it represents trust and expectation in new achievements and victories for the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered a congratulatory speech to the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces.

The Prime Minister requested that in the coming period, the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Party's leadership and the State's management role in military and national defense; proactively and effectively respond to non-traditional and traditional security challenges; regularly monitor the situation, develop policies and countermeasures, and promptly and effectively handle situations, avoiding passivity and surprises in national defense, military, and security.

Strengthening Party building and rectification, building Party committees at all levels within the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces to be truly exemplary, clean, and strong; enhancing the leadership capacity and combat strength of Party committees, Party organizations, and Party members; coordinating closely and effectively with the People's Public Security Force to excellently fulfill the security and defense tasks assigned to these two forces.

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen delivered a speech congratulating the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces on their achievements.

Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen warmly congratulated the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces on being awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces for the third time. The Party Secretary emphasized that this is the result of the efforts of the entire army and people; it is a great honor and source of pride for the Party Committee, government, and people of the city.

Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister and other leaders and former leaders of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front, Central Military Commission, Ministry of National Defense, Party Committee of the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Health, central and local departments and agencies, leaders of Military Region 7, generals, armed forces, and leaders and former leaders of Ho Chi Minh City for their profound concern, assistance, support, and close monitoring of the city's armed forces' combat, construction, and development.

Progress, remarkable growth

Established on September 4, 1945, the Ho Chi Minh City Armed Forces have continuously grown and matured, achieving many resounding victories and joining the whole country in glorious triumphs; building a tradition of "Unwavering loyalty, tenacious steadfastness, unity and discipline, dynamism and creativity, and determination to fight and win."

In this new era, under the attentive leadership of the Party, the State, the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, and regularly and directly under the Party Committee and Command of Military Region 7 and the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and People's Committee; and with the trust and support of the people, the city's armed forces have made remarkable progress and maturity; in any situation, they are always ready to accept, successfully and excellently complete all tasks.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/luc-luong-vu-trang-tp-hcm-don-nhan-danh-hieu-anh-hung-lan-3-19625010410090693.htm