In 2013, while studying in his final year at the Diplomatic Academy and facing important choices, Hung Anh received an introduction about recruiting for the position of announcer at the Military Radio and Television Center. For Hung Anh, it was an opportunity to realize his dream of standing on stage or in front of a TV screen to convey life stories to millions of viewers and listeners. With enthusiasm and aspiration, Hung Anh entered the competition with careful preparation in form, voice, performance and mentality in front of the judges and cameras. With luck and effort, Hung Anh was recruited and gradually became a familiar face on the Vietnam National Defense Television channel.

Captain Tran Hung Anh and his co-host in a program.

The host is under a lot of pressure, both in terms of time and accuracy. For news bulletins or live political programs, Hung Anh tries to minimize errors, stick to the text, and control his statements because what he says will immediately be made public to millions of viewers nationwide. At the same time, he also practices how to control his emotions, not letting personal problems affect the audience's reception of objective information.

For those who take on the role of MC, the most pressure is the live events. Hung Anh is no exception. In 2015, when he was first assigned by the unit commander to host a live program on stage in Hai Phong , he had trouble sleeping for several nights. Every time he closed his eyes, he imagined himself standing on a big stage, in front of thousands of spectators watching him. To relieve the pressure, every day, Hung Anh walked alone along the hallway of the guest house to review the script, practice hosting, practice singing... Finally, the program ended with the audience's applause and the director's satisfaction. Hung Anh felt happy that he had contributed to the success of the event.

Up to now, although he has been working for more than 10 years, Hung Anh still receives many comments, both compliments and criticisms, from his superiors and colleagues. He always appreciates those opinions and considers them as motivation to strive further on the path of journalism that he is persistently pursuing.

Nowadays, when technology is developing more and more, many countries in the world have used AI presenters to host news programs on television. How to avoid being dissolved or replaced by AI is something that Hung Anh always worries about. And then, he learned from experience: When hosting news, especially specialized news about military and defense on Vietnam National Defense Television, the presenter cannot be as stereotypical as AI, but on the contrary, must be very skillful in conveying information and emotions to the audience at the same time. Besides, he also always improves his military and defense knowledge to be able to respond to any situation that may arise.

With a sense of responsibility and constant efforts to learn, Hung Anh was trusted by the unit's leader to host many important programs at the Ministry and State levels. In particular, there was a time in one day when he was assigned to host two live programs: In the morning, the program "Awarding Creative Youth in the Army", in the evening, he hosted the program "Celebrating 10 years of broadcasting Vietnam National Defense Television". Although tired, Hung Anh was very happy and joyful because he was able to devote his youth to work and to the agency. At the end of the program, he always received handshakes, encouragement, and congratulations from his leader, colleagues, and the audience. That was a priceless gift that Hung Anh always cherished, and was the luggage for him to try harder.

Behind Hung Anh's success, it is impossible not to mention his family. As a news anchor, his time is out of sync with his family, so family meals become rare. But amidst the busy work cycle, love is still present in every small, simple but meaningful moment. Many times when he finishes work at the office and comes home, it is also time for his wife to go to work. The couple meets at the end of the alley, even though it is only for a few short minutes, their eyes are filled with concern, their warm words of encouragement have given him strength to confidently carry out the tasks assigned by the Army. The little girl, who is 3 years old this year, is the joy and happiness of Hung Anh and his wife. Although the time with the child is not much, thanks to his wife's dedicated care, Hung Anh is always assured to focus on his tasks. He shared: Husband and wife are not always together, but unity and understanding are the connecting thread that helps my family overcome all challenges.

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