Firmly step under the Party flag

Established on May 31, 1965, in the context of the resistance war against the US, saving the country entering a fierce phase, Regiment 5 was born as a symbol of the determination to fight and the aspiration for national independence and freedom. As one of the main units of Division 5 (Military Region 7), the Regiment quickly affirmed its role as the spearhead of the armed forces in the Southeast region.

Party Committee of Regiment 5   successfully organize the Congress for the 2025-2030 term.

In the early years, when bombs and bullets rained down on every forest, when every meal was shared rice balls with salt, the soldiers of Regiment 5 remained steadfast in overcoming everything. They fought not only with guns and bullets, but also with sacred ideals, with burning patriotism. The battles at Tuc Trung, Vo Xu, Ong Don intersection to the battles at Long Tan - Nui Dat, Ben Nom... and the international missions recorded glorious victories, with dangerous, resourceful, and creative fighting strategies. The soldiers' blood soaked into the red soil of the East, creating an immortal heroic epic in the history of the anti-American war.

Many officers and soldiers heroically sacrificed their lives at a very young age. Some fell before they could receive news of the birth of their first child, while others remained forever in the deep forest with the advice to their comrades to continue fighting until the day of reunification. The nameless graves in the jungle, the scorched backpacks, the half-written letters… have become living proof of a heroic yet tragic time.

Rising in peacetime

After the country's reunification, Regiment 5 continued to undertake many strategic missions, including an important role in the war to protect the southwestern border and to fulfill international obligations in Cambodia. Once again, the soldiers of Regiment 5 shouldered their backpacks and marched, carrying with them a patriotic heart and a noble international spirit. The years of fighting on friendly soil were a fierce test of courage, perseverance and revolutionary mettle. The regiment fought while helping friends build armed forces and stabilize people's lives.

Returning from the war, Regiment 5 entered a period of formal construction, training, and combat readiness in peaceful but challenging conditions. Generations of officers and soldiers continued to uphold the tradition of “Loyalty to the Party, filial piety to the people”, actively trained, improved training quality, and were ready to receive and complete all tasks well. From the sweaty training ground to the rehearsal sites, from mass mobilization activities in remote areas to campaigns to prevent and combat natural disasters and epidemics, the image of the soldiers of Regiment 5 always left a deep trust and love in the hearts of the people.

  Regiment 5 effectively implemented the training season relay model.

During the fierce outbreak of Covid-19, Regiment 5 was once again a solid support for the people. Thousands of officers and soldiers worked day and night to directly participate in the prevention and control of the epidemic in quarantine areas, field hospitals, and checkpoints. They shared food, clothes, water, and masks to protect the lives of their compatriots. Many young soldiers temporarily put aside their own dreams and volunteered to go to the "red zone", contributing to repelling the pandemic and keeping the people safe.

Continuing the tradition

The soldiers of the 5th Regiment today no longer hear the sound of falling bombs, but they still train every day as in wartime. On the training ground, the loud commands, the strong steps, and the aspirational eyes of the young soldiers are proof of the strong vitality of a Regiment with a long tradition.

Soldier Dao Thanh Phuc, Company 3, Battalion 4, Regiment 5 shared: “I am proud to wear the military uniform and become a soldier of the heroic Regiment 5. Every day of training is a day I try to be worthy of the previous generation. The uncles and aunts fought bravely, so our generation today must live responsibly, train seriously, and not betray the trust of the Party, the people and our families.”

Officers and soldiers of Regiment 5 continue the tradition of "Overcoming all difficulties, continuously winning".

The Party Committee and the Regiment Command pay special attention to political education, ideal training, democracy and discipline in the unit. Many new models, good and creative practices have contributed to improving the quality of training, building discipline, training discipline, creating an effective, humane and team-building training environment.

After 60 years of building, fighting and developing, from the Duong Minh Chau war zone in the past to Trang Lon base today, generations of officers and soldiers of Regiment 5 have always demonstrated the spirit of courage, resilience, intelligence, creativity, won glorious victories, and made many resounding achievements. Following the tradition of "Overcoming all difficulties, continuously winning", with the spirit of solidarity and high determination, officers and soldiers of Regiment 5 vow to follow in the footsteps of their fathers and brothers, adding to the glorious tradition of the Regiment, determined to build a strong and clean Party organization, a strong and comprehensive unit "exemplary, typical", and excellently complete assigned tasks.

Article and photos: THANH LUONG - HA PHUONG DIEN

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