"Proud to be a Navy soldier"

This was the theme of a photo exhibition organized by the Command of Naval Region 5 in Phu Quoc Special Zone (An Giang province) from July 1-6. The program was held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025); and to celebrate the 14th Congress of the Party Committee of the Navy and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Naval Region 5 (October 26, 1975 – October 26, 2025).

• Naval Region 5 information and propaganda on the sea and islands.
• New recruits from the 5th Naval Region visit and study at Phu Quoc Prison Camp.
• The Command of Naval Region 5 held a meeting with outstanding professional military personnel.
• The Command of Naval Region 5 held the oath-taking ceremony for new recruits in 2025.

The exhibition space showcased 300 photographs, vividly reflecting the formation, construction, combat, growth, and development of the Vietnam People's Navy in general, and the 5th Naval Region in particular. The photographs focused on training, combat readiness, patrolling, and protecting maritime sovereignty . Alongside these were everyday, yet emotionally rich images of officers and soldiers performing their duties day and night in the southwestern waters of the Fatherland.

Delegates visited the photo exhibition "Proud to be a Naval Soldier".

The moments captured in each frame are not simply records of daily duties, but vivid evidence of the challenging and resilient journey of naval soldiers. Images of ships braving the waves, night patrols, high-intensity training sessions, and the unwavering determination to fight amidst the vast ocean… all are authentically portrayed, showcasing the courage, perseverance, and dedicated spirit of officers and soldiers at the forefront of the waves.

Colonel Ngo Van Thanh, Political Commissar of Naval Region 5 (first from the left), and other delegates visit the photo exhibition space.

Beyond showcasing their military and defense roles and responsibilities, the photo exhibition also profoundly portrays the close relationship between naval soldiers and the people and local authorities. Through activities such as rescue operations, disaster relief, assisting the people in responding to natural disasters, contributing to the xây dựng nông thôn mới (new rural development) program, and guiding people in venturing out to sea, the image of the soldiers emerges as approachable, responsible, and full of humanity. This is also the positive message disseminated from the exhibition: naval soldiers are not only a force protecting maritime sovereignty, but also a solid support for the people in the areas where they are stationed.

Students in the area are fascinated by images of the Navy's training, combat readiness, patrol, and maritime sovereignty protection activities.

The highlight of the exhibition is a dedicated space showcasing the outstanding achievements in implementing the Resolution of the Party Congress of the 5th Naval Region and the Navy for the 2020-2025 term. Through each documentary image, viewers can clearly feel the efforts, sense of responsibility, and determination of the officers and soldiers of the 5th Naval Region in building a clean and strong Party Committee and a comprehensively strong, "exemplary and outstanding" unit.

Throughout the six days of the event, the photo exhibition "Proud to be a Naval Soldier" attracted thousands of officers, soldiers, youth union members, and students from the area to visit and learn, contributing to fostering patriotism and cultivating a sense of responsibility in preserving and protecting the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland's seas and islands, especially for today's young generation.

Van Dinh

Source: https://baocamau.vn/-tu-hao-nguoi-chien-si-hai-quan--a40064.html