Performing military service is a sacred right and responsibility of Vietnamese youth to protect the independence, freedom, and peace of the Fatherland, and to safeguard the peace of their own homeland, families, and loved ones. However, hostile forces and political opportunists always find ways to distort the military environment and misrepresent the sacred and noble duty of young people.
Just before the 2026 military enlistment day, a video titled "Son of Special Forces Commander Brutally Beaten in the Army" appeared on social media, attracting tens of thousands of viewers and accompanied by comments criticizing the Vietnam People's Army.
However, for those who have served in the military and those with knowledge of military and political affairs, a quick glance reveals the absurdity: there has never been a woman serving as the Commander of the Special Forces, and while the video features a "photo of General Tran Thi Thanh," the rank she wears is... Lieutenant!
The above is just one of many unverified and false pieces of information about the military environment, distorting the nature of compulsory military service. Such misinformation spreads at an alarming rate.
A common tactic is to present unverified stories, then infer or exaggerate them into "evidence" of a violent and harsh military environment.
Furthermore, some accounts deliberately manipulate images and videos or use information from unrelated incidents to mislead viewers. This is a familiar tactic in the "peaceful evolution" movement on the information front: taking isolated incidents and generalizing them as the whole, thereby undermining public trust in important national institutions.
If not identified and refuted promptly, this misinformation can negatively impact public trust in the People's Army – the core force protecting the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Fatherland.
Since its inception, the Vietnam People's Army has always been inextricably linked to the people. The history of the struggle for national independence and the defense of the Fatherland has proven that young people from all parts of the country, through military service, have made a significant contribution to the strength of the army.
Military service, therefore, is not only a legal responsibility stipulated in the law, but also a sacred duty to the country. The Military Service Law also strictly regulates the regimes and policies for soldiers, from living conditions and training to healthcare, ensuring their material and spiritual well-being.
Experience over the years shows that every year tens of thousands of young people enlist in the army with a sense of pride. Many families consider it a great honor for their children to wear the green uniform.
In the military environment, young people are trained in discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and responsibility to the community – values that are not only essential in the military but also very important in their lives afterward.
In any organization with a large number of people, isolated incidents of misconduct are inevitable; what matters is how they are handled and the internal control mechanisms in place.
One fact that is often overlooked in the misinformation circulating on social media is that the military currently has a very strict system of checks and balances on all activities within its units.
Military units maintain "hotlines," "suggestion boxes," and communication channels with military families to promptly receive feedback. When violations are detected, relevant authorities will verify and handle them in accordance with the law and military regulations.
This shows that the military environment is not a "closed space" as some people deliberately portray it. On the contrary, it is a highly organized environment, managed by a system of strict regulations and discipline. It is this management mechanism that has helped the military maintain stability and order for decades.
In recent years, along with the process of building a regular, elite, and modern army, units throughout the military have increasingly focused on improving the quality of life for soldiers, especially those performing compulsory military service.
This not only ensures the best training conditions but also creates a healthy and humane living environment, helping young people quickly integrate into the military. The democratic mechanism within the unit is a crucial factor in limiting negative behaviors and strengthening the bond between officers and soldiers.
The relationship between a commander and a soldier is not just a superior-subordinate relationship, but also a comrade-in-arms relationship, sharing the common goal of building and defending the Fatherland.
Another important factor in ensuring a healthy military environment is the close relationship between military units, soldiers' families, and local authorities. In many localities, before and after young men enlist, the authorities organize meetings to encourage and understand the living conditions of military families.
During their military service, many units regularly visit and contact soldiers' families to inform them about their children's studies and training. This allows families to feel more at ease while their children are fulfilling their military obligations.
These activities demonstrate that military service is not a way to "separate" young people from society, as some distorted narratives suggest, but rather a training process supported by family, local communities, and society as a whole.
In reality, the vast majority of young people, after completing their military service, have become more mature, more confident, and have a clearer direction in life. In many localities, former soldiers have even become the core of the movement to build new rural areas, protect security and order, and participate in community activities.
These contributions are clear evidence of the value of military training. When misinformation about the military environment emerges, not only the military but the entire society has a responsibility to speak out and defend the truth.
First and foremost, every social media user must improve their ability to discern information, avoiding hastily sharing or commenting without verifying the source.
Mainstream media outlets need to proactively provide objective and transparent information about military life, reflecting both achievements and areas for improvement. Transparency and timeliness in information are the best ways to combat fake news.
At the same time, authorities need to continue strengthening measures to address acts of exploiting social media to spread false information, affecting the reputation of the military and social order.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/nghia-vu-thieng-lieng-cao-quy-post950432.html
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