Attending the ceremony were comrades: Senior Lieutenant General Le Huu Duc, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Deputy Minister of National Defense ; Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, member of the Party Central Committee, Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service; generals, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces; comrades who are leaders, former leaders of the Air Defense - Air Force Service Command; representatives of heads of agencies and units in the Air Defense - Air Force Service, representatives of agencies, units, officers, employees, and soldiers of Division 361.

Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh spoke at the ceremony.
Delegates attending the celebration.

The speech at the ceremony, presented by Colonel Le Anh Chien, Commander of Division 361, reviewed the glorious history and outstanding achievements of the Division.

In response to the requirements of the resistance war against the US, to save the country, on May 19, 1965, the General Command of the Vietnam People's Army issued a Decision to establish the Hanoi Air Defense Command, under the Air Defense - Air Force Service. The establishment of the Hanoi Air Defense Command and other air defense forces began to form a three-service air defense force in the capital, which was of utmost importance in the fight against the US Air Force's destructive war in the North.

Authorized bythe President , Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh awarded the First Class Fatherland Protection Medal to Division 361.

During the resistance war against the US to save the country, Division 361 participated in 1,800 battles, shot down 591 aircraft of all types, including 35 B52s, destroyed and captured many pilots, and was the Division that shot down the most B52s.

With its glorious feats of arms and outstanding achievements, the Division was honored to welcome Uncle Ho to visit its units 8 times; and was commended by the Party and State and awarded many medals of various types: Title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces, First Class Independence Medal, 10 First Class Military Exploit Medals, 7 Second Class Military Exploit Medals, 17 Third Class Military Exploit Medals, First and Third Class Fatherland Protection Medals and many other noble awards.

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Traditional Day, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed a decision to award the First Class Fatherland Protection Medal to Division 361. General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense sent a congratulatory letter.

Colonel Le Anh Chien, Commander of Division 361, presented a speech commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Division's Traditional Day.

Speaking at the ceremony, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh acknowledged, praised and congratulated the achievements that officers and soldiers of Division 361 have achieved over the past 60 years.

To continue inheriting and promoting traditions, meeting the requirements of tasks in the new situation, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh suggested that officers and soldiers of the Division promote the heroic tradition of the previous generation, uphold the spirit of solidarity, overcome difficulties, strive to study, master weapons and equipment, be highly combat-ready, and be worthy of being one of the forces firmly protecting the beloved sky of the Fatherland.

The Division needs to continue to thoroughly grasp the Resolution of the 8th Central Conference of the 13th tenure on the Strategy for National Defense in the new situation; the tasks of the Army, Service Corps, and units; build cadres and soldiers with steadfast political will; be absolutely loyal to the Party, the Fatherland, and the people; and constantly raise awareness of the situation and tasks in the new revolutionary period.

Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh took a souvenir photo with delegates.

The Division must actively and proactively improve the overall quality of all aspects of work, especially the quality of performing combat readiness tasks and airspace management, resolutely not being passive, surprised, or missing opportunities in any situation.

Promote the improvement of the quality of training, competitions, sports, drills, and live-fire; promote the spirit of solidarity, self-reliance, self-strengthening, dynamism, and creativity; effectively implement the Emulation Movement for Victory, major campaigns of the Party, State, and Army; focus on building a revolutionary, disciplined, elite, and modern Division, thoroughly implementing administrative reform and digital transformation, meeting the requirements and tasks in the new situation.

Welcome program.

Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh suggested regularly taking care of building a strong and exemplary Division Party Committee, associated with building a strong and comprehensive Division that is "exemplary and exemplary". Successfully organizing the Division Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term. The Division focuses on making breakthroughs in the work of building discipline and discipline management; strengthening measures to grasp and manage the ideology and social relationships of soldiers; building a good and healthy cultural environment.

At the ceremony, authorized by the President, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh awarded the First Class Fatherland Protection Medal to Division 361.

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