In the historic days of April, in the scorching sun, the peak of the dry season in the Southern region, on the main road of Battalion 7 (Infantry Division 309, Military Region 7), officers and soldiers of the Armored Company are diligently "overcoming the sun, overcoming the rain, practicing enthusiastically" with high spirit and determination, ready for the grand ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

The Armored Corps trains on the training ground.

Through discussion and research, we learned that after more than 4 months of gathering at the 201st Tank Brigade, undergoing basic and advanced training phases and conducting cluster training at the National Training Center 4, in early April, 165 officers and soldiers of the TTG Company traveled 1,697km from Hanoi station to Bien Hoa city (Dong Nai province) to continue entering phase 3 training.

This is a proud journey carrying the steel spirit and passionate hearts of the tank soldiers. The strong steps, the unified, solemn formation, the sun-tanned, steadfast, determined faces, the even, beautiful, and precise movements are the first impressions we had when we witnessed the TTG soldiers practicing on the training ground.

Quickly wiping away the sweat rolling down his forehead, Senior Lieutenant Vu Ba Quoc Bao, Head of the Flag Division, said: "We are very honored and proud to be in the formation representing the tank troops participating in the parade to celebrate the April 30 Victory. My teammates and I will continue the tradition of "Once in the army, we will win" of the TTG troops with the lightning-fast spirit of our ancestors, practice hard, and contribute to the common success of the great festival of the country."

TTG soldiers practice on the training ground.

Right after the first rehearsal of the parade on the evening of April 18 on Le Duan Street, Ho Chi Minh City, Private Tran Duc Nhon proudly told us: "For the first time standing in a solemn parade formation passing through the Independence Palace area - the place marking the historic moment 50 years ago, 2 tanks 390 and 843 led the bravely crashing down the iron gate, planting the liberation flag on the roof of the Independence Palace - we were really moved and proud. This is the source of motivation for me to strive to overcome all fatigue and hardship, determined to compete to practice well, and complete the task excellently on the upcoming official holiday of April 30".

Among the soldiers participating in the parade and marching practice on this occasion was Private Pham Minh Quan (TTG Brigade 202). With the dream of wearing the green uniform of a soldier, Quan wrote a volunteer application to join the army and was honored to be selected to participate in the parade and march. Quan's older sister also participated in the Female Medical Corps. Quan shared that the two sisters only met after each practice session to ask about each other's health, instruct each other on movements and encourage each other to strive for the common mission. With the virtue of diligence and hard work, Quan grasped the movements very quickly. In all activities, Quan was always exemplary, complied well with the learning and training contents, and was repeatedly commended in the Corps. Quan showed the highest determination to complete the mission well and wished to serve in the Army for a long time.

TTG Soldiers' Company Block at the parade rehearsal and marching session on Le Duan Street, Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of April 18.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Vu Van Hong, Assistant to the Military Training Department - School, Deputy Training Company Commander, currently, the entire block is practicing day and night in the final stage. The training team focuses on improving individual movements, forming blocks, organizing sports competitions; requiring that during the parade, each comrade must demonstrate a strong, solemn, unified military posture and style, and a fresh military appearance. The training team has carefully studied the content, learned from experience for each comrade in the line to overcome existing weaknesses; promptly commended comrades with good achievements. Thanks to that, the results have been increasingly improved, the TTG soldier block has been commended by the Head of the Ministry of National Defense, assessed as a block that moves "correctly, evenly, strongly, beautifully and uniformly".

As the direct manager, closely working with the officers and soldiers in the block, Major Vu Trong Tri, Deputy Chief of the 201st Tank Brigade, said: "During the training process, the whole block always received the attention and encouragement of the Chief of the TTG Command. In addition, ensuring a good material and spiritual life was always focused on. During the training process, we organized for the troops to watch documentaries and talk about the historical Ho Chi Minh Campaign, the role and great contributions of the TTG troops in the Great Victory of Spring 1975. We regularly organized cultural and artistic activities, performed collective dances, and implemented well the contents and targets of the peak emulation period "Speed ​​- Determination to Win", the "3 best, 1 determination" assault emulation, creating a comfortable atmosphere, promptly motivating and encouraging the troops to train to achieve high results".

The Chief of the TTG Command encouraged the forces of the Corps to participate in the parade.

“Hard work makes perfect” these days, officers and soldiers of TTG Company are still diligently practicing with a spirit of urgency, enthusiasm and aspiration, determined to race against time. The training process, with equipment, special armor and tank helmets covering the ears, makes the field uniform even hotter. However, for each member of the block, every drop of sweat is a silent effort, every step is a proud beat.

“To have a unified formation, each person in the block must make every effort, each step, each hand movement must be precise and rhythmic. Participating in this parade has given us many valuable lessons about perseverance, solidarity, overcoming ourselves, training the will and mettle of Uncle Ho's soldiers” - that is the sentiment of Private First Class Bui Huy Du, a soldier of the 215th Tank Brigade, who volunteered to participate in this parade and wishes to continue participating in the parade and march on the occasion of the 80th National Day in the coming time.

“Tradition is a support, giving us more strength to have more motivation to try harder, to be more determined, to make tomorrow better than the day before. We know that a beautiful parade formation contributes to the overall success of the country's great holiday,” affirmed Sergeant Bui Hoang Anh and Private Bui Huy Du.

DINH MAI LAN

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