In the atmosphere of celebrating the Party, celebrating spring, celebrating the country's renewal and entering an era of growth, the army and people in Truong Sa today unite and stand firm at the forefront to protect the sacred sea and islands of the Fatherland.
Guard during Tet holidays
At the moment when heaven and earth are transitioning between the old year and the new year, every family gathers together to raise a glass to celebrate a prosperous new year, while on distant islands, officers and soldiers on the islands of Truong Sa archipelago are still diligently guarding, raising their guns high to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.
Following Lieutenant Colonel Pham Sy Thoai, Commander of Sinh Ton Island, we had the opportunity to visit and wish the officers and soldiers on night guard duty a happy new year. While walking, Lieutenant Colonel Pham Sy Thoai shared that the armed forces have their own characteristics compared to other branches, which is to ensure the number of soldiers on duty during Tet. Wherever the troops are stationed, day or night, there must be guards. This is no exception for naval soldiers.
At night on the island, the watchtowers still stand silently high. Each watchtower and tower on the island usually has 2 soldiers. During the time of performing the mission, the soldiers must strictly follow the regulations and principles set forth by the unit.
In the dark night, the Truong Sa soldiers held their guns firmly on their shoulders, their eyes bright and determined, watching every wave in the distance. With sturdy figures in neat naval uniforms, the naval soldiers stood silently at the guard post within the island's embankment, protecting the peace at the head of the waves. They stood there, proud and steadfast so that the people on the mainland could welcome the New Year's Eve and the Tet holiday in peace, tranquility and happiness.
Lieutenant Colonel Pham Sy Thoai said that when on duty at night on a remote island, especially during the days before Tet, it is inevitable to miss home, relatives, friends, and hometown. Therefore, the unit always has timely activities to care for and encourage officers and soldiers to carry out their duties on Tet duty. Accordingly, every time the New Year's Eve approaches, he and his comrades in the island command will go down to the watchtower and watchtower to encourage and wish the officers and soldiers on duty a happy new year. In addition to the instructions and assignment of tasks, the island command also gives many words of encouragement and warm New Year wishes to the officers and soldiers on duty on New Year's Eve.
"With the spirit of "Enjoying the New Year without forgetting the mission", officers and soldiers always determine that the top priority is to protect the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland. The whole island is determined not to miss any targets at sea, not to be passive in any situation in the first days of the new year, to complete the assigned tasks well so that the mainland can enjoy the New Year and welcome the spring in peace and happiness", Senior Lieutenant Colonel Pham Sy Thoai shared.
A solid support for fishermen to go offshore
The Naval Region 4 Command is assigned to manage and protect a sea area of over 360,000 square kilometers, from Cu Lao Xanh (Binh Dinh) to Mui Ba Kiem (Binh Thuan), including 21 islands in the Truong Sa Archipelago. This is a sea and island area with a strategic position, especially important in terms of economy, politics, national defense and security of the country.
With the motto "Helping the people is a combat mission in peacetime, an order from the soldier's heart", "When the people need, when the people are in trouble, there are navy soldiers", the program "Vietnam Navy is a support for fishermen to go offshore and stick to the sea" and mass mobilization activities in the stationed area have been effectively implemented by Naval Region 4.
In particular, the mission of rescue, support, assistance, and protection of fishermen is always carried out by naval soldiers with all the affection, responsibility, and highest ability of a soldier. In any conditions, circumstances, regardless of stormy weather in distant seas, regardless of big waves and strong winds, the forces and means of the Region are always ready to mobilize, depart, and be present in time to rescue fishermen in distress.
Lieutenant Colonel Bui Thai Ha, Captain of Song Tu Tay Island Lock Service Team, said that when fishermen are allowed to enter the lock, the unit will provide fresh water, free food and accommodation when needed. At the same time, fishermen's boats will also be repaired free of charge when damaged, and oil and lubricant services will be provided.
Mr. Tra Van Loi, the driver of the SG 9208 boat, said that if the boat goes out to sea to fish and encounters any problems or runs out of fuel or water, it just needs to go to Song Tu Tay island. Here, the officers and soldiers all support the fishermen enthusiastically.
In the past 10 years alone, Region 4 has conducted more than 650 search and rescue missions for more than 6,000 fishermen; rescued nearly 200 fishing boats in distress at sea; mobilized more than 19,000 officers and soldiers, nearly 500 vehicles of all kinds and nearly 20,000 working days to help local people prevent and overcome the consequences of natural disasters and fires. Each island, island point, and each ship of Naval Region 4 is truly a fulcrum and a solid belief for fishermen to go offshore and stick to the sea.
Steadfast in the ocean
After nearly 50 years of building, fighting, winning and growing up, generations of officers and soldiers of Naval Region 4 have overcome all difficulties and challenges, united, vigilant, ready to fight and fought victoriously, helping to maintain, affirm and firmly protect sovereignty over islands and island points in the Truong Sa archipelago, assigned sea areas and other tasks.
In recent years, the situation in the East Sea has undergone new, extremely complex and unpredictable developments, with the potential for conflict. Foreign countries have increased their activities in the field to assert unreasonable sovereignty claims, often sending ships and boats to operate illegally. At times, they have seriously violated our sovereignty and sovereign rights, preventing our exploration and exploitation of oil and gas and our legitimate economic activities at sea.
Fully aware of the situation and mission requirements, Truong Sa officers and soldiers have thoroughly grasped the resolutions, directives, mottos, and policies of the Party and State and the direction of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, focusing on strictly maintaining order, regimes, forces, and means ready for combat; organizing training close to the target, close to the sea and island combat plan; putting into operation and use many new and modern weapons and technical equipment,...
In addition, through the programs "Greening Truong Sa", the movement "The whole country for Truong Sa, Truong Sa for the whole country", the Region has organized to transport delegations to visit and encourage soldiers and people on Truong Sa archipelago, DK1 platform to propagate and raise awareness and responsibility of all levels and sectors.
In addition, mobilize donations to build civil works, spiritual culture; plant and care for millions of trees to contribute to improving the material and spiritual life of cadres, soldiers, army and people of Truong Sa island district. Thereby, building the island district increasingly "Strong in defense, good in lifestyle, beautiful in landscape and environment, exemplary in military-civilian solidarity", creating a combined strength to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands.
Ms. Tran Thi Chau Uc, a resident of Song Tu Tay Island, said: “I am very proud to be a citizen living on Truong Sa. As a citizen of Vietnam, I want to contribute with the officers and soldiers to preserve and affirm the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.”
As for Lieutenant Do Trung Nghia, Political Commissar of Len Dao Island, he confided that the dream of working on the outpost island of the Fatherland had been in his heart since his school days. After graduating from university, Lieutenant Do Trung Nghia registered to work in Truong Sa.
After 5 years of working on Len Dao Island, Mr. Nghia said: "Wearing the uniform of the Vietnam People's Navy is a source of pride and a great responsibility entrusted by the Fatherland and the people of the whole country. I vow to always hold my gun firmly and resolutely protect the sea and islands of the Fatherland."
Performed by: Hoang Duong
Source: https://baodaknong.vn/vung-vang-noi-dau-ngon-song-241467.html
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