General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense sent a congratulatory letter.

At the ceremony, delegates reviewed the 60-year journey of building, fighting and growing of the Regiment, a heroic unit of the people's armed forces bearing the traditional name of Doan Hung Vuong.

Major General Vu Dai Duong, Deputy Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force, gave a directive speech.

Established on November 13, 1965, Missile Regiment 274 is the fourth missile regiment of the Vietnam People's Army. Immediately after its establishment, the unit quickly entered combat, achieving many resounding victories. During the period 1966-1969, the Regiment shot down 79 American aircraft, including many modern types such as F-105, EB-66; especially, shot down 1 B-52 aircraft in the " Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air" victory in December 1972.

In the Spring of 1975, the Regiment marched rapidly to the South, participating in the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, contributing to the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country. After the country's reunification, the unit was re-established in the 377th Air Defense Division.

Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Viet, Commander of Missile Regiment 274, presented a commemorative speech.

Delegates attending the celebration.

Promoting the tradition of "Infinite loyalty - Bravery and intelligence - Creative solidarity - Determination to defeat all enemies", generations of officers and soldiers of the Regiment are always united, proactively overcoming difficulties, constantly improving the quality of training, the level of mastery of modern weapons and equipment; building a strong and comprehensive unit "Exemplary, typical". 100% of the Regiment's units have achieved the title of "Excellent training unit", 10 consecutive years (2014-2024) have excellently completed assigned tasks.

With its outstanding achievements, the Regiment was awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the Party and the State. The Regiment was honored to be awarded the Third Class Fatherland Protection Medal (2015), the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense (2022, 2023), the Flag "Leading Unit of the Missile Regiment" in 2024 and many awards from the Air Defense - Air Force, Division 377.

Delegates take a group photo.

In his speech, Major General Vu Dai Duong praised the achievements of officers and soldiers of Missile Regiment 274 over the past 60 years.

The Deputy Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force requested the unit to continue to improve the quality of training, combat readiness, master modern weapons and equipment; promote digital transformation in management, training, and administrative reform; build a clean and strong Party organization, a comprehensively strong unit "Exemplary and typical"; care for and look after the lives of officers and soldiers of the unit, maintain the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers - elite Air Defense - Air Force soldiers, worthy of being the core force firmly protecting the sky of the Fatherland.

News and photos: VU DUY HIEN

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/tin-tuc/trung-doan-ten-lua-274-ky-niem-60-nam-ngay-truyen-thong-1011720