Proud to be called a soldier of Uncle Ho.

The model honors the symbol of decisive victory associated with the glorious achievements of Uncle Ho's soldiers (photo taken at the rally, parade, and march commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory in May 2024).

Exactly 80 years ago (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024), following the directive of leader Ho Chi Minh , the Vietnam Propaganda and Liberation Army - the predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army - was established.

"Bộ đội" refers to the soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army, founded, trained, and led by the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. "Cụ Hồ" is the affectionate and respectful way the people refer to President Ho Chi Minh.

"Uncle Ho's soldiers" is the title given by the people to the soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army, stemming from the people's love, respect, and trust in President Ho Chi Minh, the supreme leader of the Vietnamese revolution and the Vietnam People's Army.

The simple and endearing title "Uncle Ho's soldiers" is closely associated with the Viet Bac war zone, where President Ho Chi Minh and the resistance government led the protracted resistance against French colonialism.

The spirit, will, and strength of Uncle Ho's soldiers were affirmed through the resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism. Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnam People's Army achieved many glorious victories, culminating in the Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954, the "Dien Bien Phu in the Air" in 1972, and culminating in the great victory of the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975.

The noble qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers - the soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army - are "Loyal to the country, filial to the people, completing any task, overcoming any difficulty, and defeating any enemy."

Although not an official title issued by the State, the title "Soldiers of Uncle Ho" has become a sacred symbol and a source of pride for the Vietnam People's Army.

The profound significance of the title "Soldiers of Uncle Ho" lies not only in its pride and symbolism of the ethics and qualities of the soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army, but also in the shared pride of the nation. This is because it embodies deep spiritual values, crystallizing the fine traditions of the nation and representing the identity of Vietnamese culture.

Preserving, inheriting, and promoting the glorious traditions of the heroic Vietnamese People's Army, the value of the title "Uncle Ho's Soldiers" is not only a source of pride but also a responsibility and honor for the younger generation to learn from and forever emulate.

LE XUAN HUY

Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/tu-hao-danh-hieu-bo-doi-cu-ho-400850.html