In 2019, after graduating from the intermediate level of the Chemical Officer School, majoring in chemical testing, Minh Duc was assigned by his superiors to work at the Chemical Defense Company, Division 330 (Military Region 9); in November 2021, he was transferred to the Chemical Defense Battalion, General Staff of Military Region 9. From the knowledge he was equipped with, combined with practical experience, the young man born in 1997 constantly improved his professional capacity, especially the process and techniques of analyzing and reconnaissance of toxic substances.

With a good physical and technical background, in July 2022, Minh Duc was selected by his superiors and was the youngest member of the 12 athletes of the Military Region 9 Team participating in the 2022 All-Army Chemical Defense Competition. Minh Duc personally participated in 4 competitions: AK Shooting Lesson 1 with a gas mask; defensive equipment; competition to learn about the tradition of chemical soldiers and specialized competition to practice analyzing toxic substances.

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With the efforts of the members, the Military Region 9 Team won the third prize at the 2022 Army Chemical Defense Competition. Lieutenant Tran Dang Minh Duc won the second prize in the practical competition on analyzing toxic substances and the third prize in the competition on learning about the traditions of the Chemical Corps. Also in 2022, Lieutenant Tran Dang Minh Duc was an outstanding athlete of the Military Region 9 Team participating in the "We - Soldiers" Program, Military Region 1 version, contributing to bringing the Military Region 9 Team to the semi-finals.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Quang Nam, Battalion Commander of the Chemical Defense Battalion, General Staff of Military Region 9, said: "The work of a chemical testing staff requires meticulousness, speed with almost absolute accuracy. Comrade Duc always grasps and completes his duties and tasks well. In addition, he also operates the chemical radiation monitoring station well, ensuring training tasks and combat readiness."

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