Colonel Thai Ngo Hung, Head of the Military Sports Department at the Air Force Officer School, was born in 1975 in Yen Son commune, Do Luong district, Nghe An province (now Do Luong commune, Nghe An province). He enlisted in February 1993. After graduating from the Army Officer School 2 in 1997, he began working at the Air Force Officer School. He held various positions from platoon, company, battalion, and then as an instructor in the Military Sports Department from August 2005. In his role as an instructor, he was always loved by generations of students and trusted by superiors at all levels, who appointed him as Head of the Infantry Tactics Department, Deputy Head of the Military Sports Department, and then Head of the Military Sports Department. For over thirty years in the military, he has quietly dedicated himself, grown, and remained fully committed to the training and education of technical personnel and young officers.

A new day begins on the training ground.

From very early in the morning, the training ground of the Military Science Department was bustling with footsteps and the rhythmic chanting of the trainees' groups. Amidst this movement, Colonel Thai Ngo Hung maintained his habit of arriving earlier than everyone else. His demeanor was calm, his eyes gentle yet profound, always closely observing each movement to promptly remind trainees and assist young instructors in perfecting their lectures.

Colonel Thai Ngo Hung, Head of the Military and Sports Department (Air Force Officer School).

In the department, many lecturers affectionately call him "the rhythm keeper." Just seeing him present instills a sense of reassurance and stability in everyone. Over three decades in the military, having held various positions, the places he has dedicated himself most to are the training grounds and the lecture halls.

The reputation of a department head is built through ordinary actions.

He rarely had a full day off. When he saw trainees struggling with a movement, he would go down to the classroom to help correct them. When young instructors were confused during a lecture, he would sit down and review each point. He always said, "Both the lecture hall and the training ground are places where teachers must dedicate a great deal of effort; only then will the quality of training be genuine, solid, and closely aligned with the realities of combat."

His working style is unassuming; every initiative to improve tactical simulation equipment, every proposal to innovate physical training methods or student evaluation techniques… is meticulously researched by him. Thanks to these simple efforts, the quality of training at the Military Science and Technology Department is steadily improving and becoming more stable.

Commenting on his direct superior, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Do Muoi, Deputy Head of the Department, shared sincerely: “Mr. Hung works according to principles but is very approachable. He has high standards, sometimes even very strict. But after assigning tasks, he always closely monitors and checks for any difficulties to provide support. He doesn't create unreasonable pressure; he helps at the right time and reminds at the right place. Having worked with him for many years, I clearly see that he is both professionally competent and loyal to his colleagues.” According to Lieutenant Colonel Muoi, what Mr. Hung says in every meeting is also how he lives his life every day: “Once you accept a task, you must do it thoroughly, complete it to the best of your ability, and live up to your rank and the trust of the students.”

An exemplary role model in training and coaching.

From the perspective of a direct instructor, Lieutenant Colonel Phan Doan Tuan, Head of the Infantry Combat Tactics Department, emphasized another point: “Officer Hung spoke little, but did much. When the department was preparing for the competition, he came down to train with us from early morning until late afternoon, even demonstrating difficult exercises. His exemplary behavior earned the respect of the young officers, and the trainees strived even harder. On some rainy days, he still wore a raincoat and stood at the back of the training ground observing the trainees. Just seeing him motivated everyone to try harder.”

Colonel Thai Ngo Hung, Head of the Military Science and Technology Department (standing in the middle), presents Certificates of Commendation to individuals participating in the Emulation Movement for Victory.

For him, tactical skills and physical fitness are not just training content, but the foundation for shaping the character and demeanor of future Air Force officers. Therefore, he always demands systematic training, not chasing after achievements, focusing on building endurance, discipline, and fighting spirit.

Establishing discipline and order through perseverance and exemplary conduct.

The Military Science and Technology Department is a unit with a unique training program that is demanding and complex. However, for many years, the department has consistently maintained good discipline and strong internal unity. Colonel Thai Ngo Hung's contribution to this achievement is clearly evident.

He persistently cultivated a professional teaching style among the faculty; maintaining a unified reporting system, schedules, and regulations. From scheduling lectures, preparing lesson plans, practicing lesson plans, approving lesson plans, to checking lectures... everything was handled gently but firmly by him, creating a disciplined yet flexible work environment.

Living a sincere and compassionate life, he was always the first to show concern when lecturers faced difficulties in their lives and work. Because of this, many colleagues regarded him as a beloved older brother in the unit.

The work of the Military Science and Technology Department is always extensive and demanding: tactical training, physical training, organizing competitions and sports events, and mentoring young lecturers... But under the scientific , cautious, and responsible leadership of Colonel Thai Ngo Hung, all tasks are carried out smoothly.

For many years, the Department of Military Science and Technology has consistently performed its duties well; faculty and student teams have achieved high results in competitions and sports events. The training work has been assessed by the University as stable and progressive.

When congratulated by his teammates, he simply smiled kindly and said, "This is the result of a collective effort. I only tried my best to ensure that my colleagues could carry out their tasks smoothly." A simple statement, yet it fully reflected the character of an officer who always puts the collective good above personal gain.

A humble yet noble role model.

In the military environment, exemplary individuals don't necessarily need to have outstanding achievements; sometimes, it's simply about perseverance and dedication every day. Colonel Thai Ngo Hung, Head of the Military Science and Technology Department at the Air Force Officer School, is such an example.

He doesn't talk much or show off, but every action is geared towards the quality of training and the growth of the students. He is both a responsible department commander and an exemplary lecturer, fully committed to training generations of students at the Air Force Officer School.

To his comrades, fellow soldiers, and students, he was always the image of a "humble yet noble" lecturer, one who ignited the flame of responsibility, maintained unity, and contributed to building the Air Force Officer School into an increasingly strong institution, worthy of being the cradle for training tens of thousands of aviation technicians and Air Force officers.

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