Attending and chairing the meeting were Major General Phan Tung Son, Director of the Academy; Lieutenant General Duong Duc Thien, Political Commissar of the Academy; comrades in the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, the Board of Directors of the Academy; delegates from Long Bien district; Phu Luong district, the Propaganda Department of Thai Nguyen Provincial Party Committee and leaders of military units stationed in the area.

Delegates from local unit leaders presented flowers to congratulate on the 72nd anniversary of the Logistics Academy's Traditional Day.

In a joyful and warm atmosphere, the delegates reviewed together the arduous, difficult but very proud journey of the Logistics Academy through 72 years of construction, fighting and growing. From the first Supply Cadre Training Class (in 1951), after many separations and mergers, to date, the Logistics Academy has become a prestigious center for education, training, scientific research in logistics and military finance of the entire army.

The Academy has trained more than 60,000 military students; more than 5,000 civilian students; 1,571 masters, 157 doctors. The Academy has successfully researched nearly 3,300 topics at all levels, including 3 State-level topics, 21 Ministry of National Defense-level topics, 275 industry-level topics, more than 2,000 Academy-level topics, thousands of Creative Youth topics and many grassroots-level topics and initiatives. With its outstanding achievements in education and training, the Logistics Academy has been honored to receive many noble awards from the Party and the State.

Local leaders presented flowers to congratulate on the 72nd anniversary of the Logistics Academy's Traditional Day.

Expressing their joy and excitement at the continuous development of the Logistics Academy, the local leaders and units in the area highly appreciated the results that the Academy has achieved over the past 72 years. They believe that with their efforts, hard work, and high solidarity, in the coming time, the Logistics Academy will continue to overcome all difficulties and challenges, and successfully complete all tasks assigned by the Party, the State, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense.

Leaders and commanders of the Logistics Academy with delegates on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Academy's Traditional Day.

Expressing his sincere gratitude to the delegates attending the conference, Major General Phan Tung Son emphasized: The 72-year history of construction and development of the Logistics Academy has always had the attention, facilitation, encouragement and support of the Party Committee, government and local people. This is a great source of motivation for each cadre, lecturer, student, staff and soldier of the Academy to continue to strive and excel in their studies and work.

On this occasion, the Director of the Academy expressed his thanks and hoped to continue receiving attention and support in all aspects from local Party committees, authorities and other units so that the Academy can excellently complete all assigned tasks.

News and photos: XUAN BACH-DUC THANH