The brothers and friends of the new recruits.

After a long journey of over 800km, on the night of March 5th, upon arriving at their unit, Private Nguyen Sy Nguyen and Doan Kim Trinh (Squad 11, Platoon 8, Company 11, Battalion 37), along with their comrades from Quang Tri province, were warmly greeted and encouraged by the Brigade's leaders and commanders. Soldiers suffering from motion sickness or illness were carefully examined and cared for by the military medical staff. Before their rest, through the Zalo group connecting "Frontline-Rear," the platoon leader even made video calls so that families could see their sons and daughters safe and healthy, contributing to the soldiers' morale from the very first day.

During the "Comradeship" exchange night organized by the 37th Youth Union, Private Tran Tien Dat (Squad 1, Platoon 1, Company 10) emotionally shared: "From the Battalion commander to the squad leaders and platoon leaders, everyone is close and friendly. The squad leader is only two years older than me, but he is very mature, understanding, always attentive, meticulous, and dedicated to helping us quickly integrate. He listens to and shares our joys and sorrows like a close friend."

Also at the exchange session, the story of Private Huynh Van Duoc (Squad 5, Platoon 6, Company 10) was a powerful source of inspiration. Despite being a pharmacy graduate with a stable job and a monthly income of over 30 million VND, Duoc still decided to enlist to fulfill his dream of wearing the military uniform and becoming a special forces soldier.

The new recruit reads a letter from home.

Captain Ma A Hong, Political Officer of Company 10, said: "During the recruitment process, the unit focuses on thoroughly understanding the circumstances, thoughts, aspirations, talents, and strengths of each individual. The allocation and arrangement of personnel are carefully considered to harmonize regional backgrounds, ethnicity, religion, age, and educational level, creating conditions for soldiers to interact, learn from each other, build solidarity, and help each other progress."

When the unit is home

On a weekend afternoon, the young soldiers of Battalion 37 gathered together for the " Musical Gift" program on the internal radio system. Messages from home became a great source of encouragement, such as the gift from his girlfriend to Private Y Minh Niê and his comrades in Squad 7 (Platoon 11, Company 8), along with wishes for good health and success in their work, which moved him deeply. "My family and home front are always my support system, keeping me steadfast in my duty," Y Minh Niê shared.

New recruits of Battalion 37 are actively training in the military environment.

In late 2025, during a major flood in Central Vietnam, thanks to the timely assistance of the 198th Brigade, the family of young man Pham Dgoon (Tuy Hoa ward, Dak Lak province) was safely evacuated. From that experience, he has become a soldier in the very unit that once helped his family. A probationary Party member and a Bachelor of Information Technology, Pham Dgoon aspires to serve in the Army for the long term.

The case of Private Pham Huu Nhat (Squad 3, Platoon 1, Company 10) also left a strong impression. Despite difficult family circumstances, with his mother dying from a serious illness and his older brothers having left their hometown for work, Nhat enthusiastically enlisted with his father's encouragement. Skillful, enthusiastic, and always ready to help his comrades, Nhat was commended during roll call for four consecutive weeks. Recently, Nhat was selected to guide students at Le Hong Phong Primary School (Buon Ma Thuot ward, Dak Lak province) in the "A Day as a Special Forces Soldier" activity.

Major Le Van Hung, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of Battalion 37, said: "To date, the new recruits have grasped the basic contents about the traditions, functions, and tasks of the Army, the Branch, and the Brigade; and know the prescribed songs. Through models such as 'Psychological and Legal Counseling Team,' 'Life Skills Lessons,' and 'Smoke-Free Unit - No Violations,' the soldiers have developed a scientific work style, a healthy lifestyle, discipline, and self-awareness."

After their evening meal, to the tune of the "Special Forces March," the young soldiers of Brigade 198 proudly joined in singing. The unit's traditions continue to be nurtured, becoming the driving force for each soldier to steadfastly advance on the path of training and dedication, worthy of the title of "Ho Chi Minh's Soldier" in the new era.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/mai-nha-chung-tham-tinh-dong-doi-1035427