Ho Chi Minh City youth eagerly join the army

New recruits before leaving for the army - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

This year, Ho Chi Minh City has 4,906 young men enlisting in the army. Of these, 3,956 are performing military service and 950 are performing People's Public Security service. Thousands of young men have volunteered to enlist in this army.

Worthy of the name Uncle Ho's soldiers

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai encouraged new recruits to join the army - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

At the military handover point held on the campus of the University of Technology (Ho Chi Minh City National University) in District 10, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai and a number of leaders of departments, branches, districts and armed forces of the city attended.

Secretary of District 10 Party Committee (HCMC) Le Van Minh congratulated the new recruits who passed the exam and left for military service on this occasion.

On behalf of the new recruits, young party member Nguyen Thanh Phong expressed his determination to train and contribute his youth to complete assigned tasks, worthy of being a soldier of Uncle Ho's Army.

49% of new recruits have university, college or secondary education

The Ho Chi Minh City Military Service Council said the total official call-up for military service this year is 3,956 citizens, with 194 citizens in reserve.

Of these, 108 are party members and 90 are official party members. 85% of the new recruits have health types 1 and 2. The number of young people with university, college, and intermediate degrees joining the army in 2024 is 1,924 people (nearly 49% of the target).

Localities also ensure that 950 people are assigned to perform their duty as People's Public Security officers. Of these, 11 are party members and 218 have university, college, and intermediate degrees (nearly 23%).

Women volunteer to join the army in 2024 - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

Previously, the District Youth Union and Thu Duc City Youth Union coordinated to organize a military camp for young people performing military service this year.

Here, you interacted with veteran revolutionaries, participated in the playground, decorated tents, gave gifts to new recruits...

Many localities have paid attention to the military's rear policies, giving savings books and gifts to those who passed the recruitment. At the same time, they have supported the families of citizens who joined the army and are in difficult circumstances.

A quick report shows that on the occasion of the 2024 Lunar New Year, many localities had delegations visit the families of the selected citizens. On average, each person received money and gifts of about 6.4 million VND.

New recruits in Ho Chi Minh City before leaving for the army - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

According to Tuoi Tre Online, the military enlistment ceremony in District 10 and Tan Binh District took place in a solemn and emotional atmosphere.

Seeing her boyfriend off to join the military, Thien Thanh (Binh Thanh district) was filled with thoughts because in the coming time, they would not have much time to care for each other. "I worry about him a lot. Two years is neither long nor short, but I will try my best to be a solid support so that he can confidently complete his sacred duty to the Fatherland," Thanh shared.

Looking at the car carrying her son about to leave, Ms. Tuyet Van (50 years old) confided: "My son is the only child in the family, so he is worried and sad when he goes like this. But what can I do? This is also an opportunity for my son to practice and develop. I just hope he is safe and strong."

Meanwhile, as one of the young men leaving for military service at the Tan Binh district military enlistment point, Do Quan Chuan shared: “On the day of departure, I was sad to have to temporarily leave my family. However, I was still excited about the new and exciting things ahead.

I hope that what I learn in the military environment will help me become strong and a good citizen who is useful to society."

New recruits of Ho Chi Minh City during the military handover ceremony on the morning of February 27:

The new recruits are excited, showing the spirit of their twenties, eager to hit the road - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

Do Quan Chuan takes a souvenir photo with his family before leaving for military service - Photo: THANH HIEP

The smile of a new soldier when passing through the door of glory is like a promise to his family and loved ones - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

Ms. Tuyet Van tried to stay behind to encourage and support her son Truong Thinh - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

Good luck, son! - Photo: THANH HIEP

Mother and wife burst into tears when they saw the young rookie's car leave - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

Smile and wave with optimism and excitement to the family, ready to complete the mission - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN

Entering a new environment, the unit is home, the leader is a relative - Photo: THANH HIEP

This year, young people in Ho Chi Minh City who passed the military service enlisted in the following units: Naval Brigade 101, Naval Brigade 957, Naval Region 4 Training Center, Naval Region 2 Training Center, Division 377, Gia Dinh Regiment.

Six female citizens who volunteer to join the military service will be assigned to the Military School of Military Region 7.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tuoi-tre-tp-hcm-hao-huc-tong-quan-20240227100719948.htm