Major Nguyen Thi Dong Phuong during working hours.

In 1993, Phuong volunteered to join the army. After the training period for new soldiers, she continued to study the primary major of loading three, switchboard at Battalion 85, Regiment 134 (now Brigade 134). Having worked in many units, from 2005 to present, she has been attached to Station A41. Talking about her work, she shared that in 2023, Station A41 has to perform many intertwined tasks such as: Serving PT23 exercise, constructing the route to the command post. The number of personnel on duty at the positions is thin, she herself is in charge of many tasks such as: On duty in shifts, on duty at power sources, supporting information incident handling and being ready to strengthen supervision of construction at positions. Notably, during the incident of fixing the television signal of Fisheries Control Ship 432, she was the one sent directly to the scene, proactively coordinated with the technicians of the other unit, found the cause and successfully handled it. After many times assisting other ships in trouble, she further affirmed her professional capacity and courage.

In recent years, Brigade 134 has focused on deploying cable networks, upgrading and innovating information equipment. With the method of doing, researching and learning from experienced comrades to find solutions, she proactively contacted technicians from other units; learned and mastered the equipment to handle each station appropriately. At the same time, she actively trained her comrades and teammates to improve their skills in exploitation, meeting the requirements of the mission.

In life, Major Nguyen Thi Dong Phuong also affirmed her spirit and determination to rise up. Her daughter is her greatest spiritual support. However, in September 2022, a major incident occurred, her daughter suffered from a heart-related disease and had to undergo surgery and receive long-term treatment at Bach Mai Hospital at a huge cost. Ms. Phuong said: “At that time, I felt like I was at a dead end in life. However, with the attention, support, and timely encouragement of leaders at all levels, comrades, and teammates, I gradually overcame the difficulties. Her health is now stable.” When asked about her motto in life and work, Ms. Phuong shared: “In any job, big or small, difficult or easy, I always bring spirit, responsibility, and strive to do my best, without fear of failure.”

Senior Lieutenant Dinh Duy Huy, Political Commissar of Company 14 (Battalion 41, Brigade 134) said: "Comrade Phuong is a person with solid expertise, always enthusiastic and responsible in his work; at the same time, he is the center of solidarity and attachment among the members of the unit. With the results and achievements he has achieved, Comrade Phuong is highly appreciated by his superiors and loved by his teammates."

Article and photos: TAN TOI

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