Honoring simple yet noble examples

Lieutenant General Truong Thien To - Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army, noted: The authors have discovered and honored hundreds of exemplary soldiers, former soldiers, and war veterans with simple but practical actions, rich in humanistic values, convincing and spreading strongly, leaving a strong mark in all areas of social life.

On the evening of December 6, the People's Army Newspaper held a ceremony to summarize and award prizes for the writing contest "Ordinary examples"   The 15th "noble and noble" program was held. Attending the program were: General Phan Van Giang - Member of the Politburo, Minister of National Defense; Lieutenant General Truong Thien To - Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army.

The opening performance of the program.

Delegates attending the program.

The 15th writing contest with the theme “Imprints of soldiers in peacetime” attracted many authors who are professional journalists, writers and many dedicated collaborators with nearly 1,000 articles. Speaking at the program, Lieutenant General Truong Thien To noted that many of the characters reflected in the contest are heroes, generals, and veterans who have experienced the battlefield and now continue to contribute their intelligence and efforts on the new front. Besides, there are many examples of officers and soldiers who are silently and selflessly dedicating themselves day and night for the peace and happiness of people across the country.

Lieutenant General Truong Thien To - Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army, spoke at the program. Photo: Chau Linh

Colonel Nguyen Van Son - Commander of Regiment 940, Air Force Officer School, Air Defense - Air Force is the character in the article that won the C Prize of the Contest. "To achieve success, there is no other way than dedication to the Fatherland and the people", Colonel Nguyen Van Son expressed.

According to Major General Doan Xuan Bo - Editor-in-Chief of the People's Army Newspaper - Head of the Organizing Committee, the actions of the 35 examples just honored do not fully represent the simple but noble things throughout our country, but they are people, practical and quiet actions, persistent and persistent in perfecting themselves and bringing good things to society. "Life will become lighter and more serene, the country will be more peaceful and stronger from each citizen, each family, each village, and neighborhood, if the simple but noble examples continue to be spread and multiplied", said Major General Doan Xuan Bo.

General Phan Van Giang - Politburo member, Minister of National Defense awarded the Special Prize to the author and character.

Authors, author groups, and characters receiving A prizes from the contest.

The 15th writing contest “Simple but noble examples” with the theme “Imprints of soldiers in peacetime” awarded 35 prizes to authors and groups of authors with excellent works, including 1 Special prize, 3 A prizes, 8 B prizes, 11 C prizes and 12 Encouragement prizes.

In particular, the Organizing Committee has selected and honored 14 characters who are generals and heroes of the People's Armed Forces. Each character in the work truly represents the glorious tradition of the Vietnam People's Army, the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, preserving and promoting the noble qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers.