Springtime on the battlefield guarding the sky.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse 2026, while the mainland was bustling with New Year greetings and warm family reunions, the combat readiness duty at the 553rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, 5th Naval Region, was maintained with strict vigilance.

• Naval Region 5 Command completes live-fire exercises at sea.
• Naval Region 5 and local authorities are building a solid "people's support" base at sea.

Tet here isn't about vibrant colors or lively spring music; instead, it's about intense concentration and a moment of focused attention, ensuring the safety of the airspace under their management in all situations.

On the battlefield, officers and soldiers of Battalion 553 strictly maintained the combat readiness duty regime; focusing on observing and thoroughly understanding the air situation, ensuring that no targets were missed or overlooked, and avoiding being caught off guard or surprised in any situation.

The air raid siren sounded, triggering a simulated air defense situation.

Immediately, the officers and soldiers quickly moved into their combat positions.

The squad leader directs the target, ensuring close coordination between positions.

Their attentive gazes clearly demonstrated the high level of concentration and sense of responsibility of each soldier on the battlefield.

The simulated air defense scenario was handled flexibly by the coordinated gun crew; the actions were quick, skillful, and demonstrated the results of serious training and the unwavering resolve of the naval soldiers.

Following the incident, the unit quickly stabilized its formation and continued to maintain a state of combat readiness. The commander of Battalion 553 personally encouraged and extended New Year greetings to the officers and soldiers at their duty station, further motivating them to successfully complete their assigned tasks.

Short breaks on the battlefield bring smiles and relaxation to the officers and soldiers; however, the spirit of combat readiness is always maintained seriously and strictly. Welcoming the New Year on the battlefield, each soldier feels even more confident and proud to contribute to maintaining peace in the skies of the Fatherland.

Van Dinh

Source: https://baocamau.vn/xuan-tren-tran-dia-canh-troi-a126415.html