The female student, who is studying for a master's degree at the National Economics University in Hanoi, temporarily stopped her studies and volunteered to join the army to fulfill her childhood dream.
Luu Thanh Vy temporarily stopped her master's program to apply for military service - Photo: Provided by Hanoi Youth Union
On the morning of February 11, at the Vietnam Military History Museum (Hanoi), the Hanoi Youth Union in coordination with the Hanoi Capital Command met with 80 young volunteers leaving for military service and 20 outstanding demobilized soldiers.
Pause master's degree, volunteer to join the army
Female student Luu Thanh Vy - Dong Da district, Hanoi, is studying for a master's degree at Hanoi National Economics University - asked to stop studying to volunteer to join the army.
Vy represents 80 young volunteers from the capital who joined the army this time. Each application, each character is a touching story of the capital's youth who want to contribute to the country.
First Secretary of the Central Youth Union Bui Quang Huy presents certificates and gifts to outstanding young people who volunteered to join the army - Photo: Provided by Hanoi Youth Union
Luu Thanh Vy graduated from the Marketing Management Department of the National Economics University in Hanoi and is currently studying for a master's degree. Vy has only one year left to complete the course and defend her master's thesis, but she has asked to postpone it. She said that if she defends her master's thesis, she will no longer be eligible for military service.
Vy's friends and many relatives believe that the military environment is difficult and not suitable for a petite girl like Vy. Suspending her master's program could cause Vy to lose many job opportunities. However, Luu Thanh Vy is determined to join the army.
Armed Forces Hero Pham Tuan and young people interact at the meeting - Photo: Provided by Hanoi Youth Union
"My family is the motivation for me to volunteer for the army. My father is a veteran, and since I was little I have loved the green shirt my father always wore. I have heard many stories about the army, about the heroic tradition of our ancestors. I have dreamed since I was little of wearing that green army uniform," Vy said.
Military service will be the most memorable years of youth.
Talking to young recruits, Hero of the People's Armed Forces - Hero of Labor Pham Tuan told stories and memories of the arduous but glorious sacrifices he made during his military service.
Young people were moved by the story of the pilot of the Mic 21 aircraft, a national treasure that is displayed solemnly at the Vietnam Military History Museum. The aircraft has 14 stars on its fuselage (symbolizing 14 victories in shooting down enemy aircraft of Regiment 921), and is one of the most famous MiG-21s in history.
He said: "Each person has a path to contribute to the country. You are about to enter the military environment, where you will hone your mettle and will. Consider this a valuable asset for the future."
New recruits are inspired by historical stories in the Vietnam Military History Museum - Photo: Provided by Hanoi Youth Union
Colonel Luu Nam Tien - political commissar of the Hanoi Capital Command - said that military service will be a time of hardship and difficulty for young people.
Many of you have to be away from your family for the first time, changing your eating habits, sleeping habits, and daily activities, but you are also honored and proud to be "Uncle Ho's soldiers".
"This will certainly be the most memorable and meaningful period in your life," said Mr. Tien.
In 2025, Hanoi will have 4,485 citizens joining the army, including 3,885 young people performing military service and 600 citizens participating in the People's Public Security service. Notably, 2,150 new recruits are party members, 960 of whom have intermediate or higher qualifications.
At the meeting, the Hanoi Youth Union presented certificates and gifts to 80 young volunteers who will join the army in 2025; presented certificates of merit from the Hanoi Youth Union to 20 outstanding demobilized soldiers; presented 5 gifts to young volunteers who are in difficult circumstances...
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nu-sinh-dung-hoc-thac-sy-tinh-nguyen-nhap-ngu-20250211170021884.htm
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