“Fighting army, working army”

Through 80 years of building, fighting and growing, regardless of conditions or circumstances, along with performing well the functions and tasks of a "fighting army, working army, production army", the Vietnam People's Army has always promoted the spirit of self-reliance, self-strengthening, proactiveness, actively participating in labor production, building and developing the economy with creative and appropriate forms and measures, making an important contribution to the common achievements of the nation.

Officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces regularly practice to be worthy of being a "fighting army, a working army, a production labor army", excellently completing all assigned tasks.

  Fighting in peacetime

When the country was unified, the Vietnam People's Army clearly demonstrated its role as a pioneering force, effectively participating in the process of healing the wounds of war and developing the economy and society in many regions of the country, especially in key and strategic areas. During the period of innovation, integration, industrialization, and modernization of the country, as well as in the construction and protection of the Fatherland, the entire army has thoroughly understood and effectively implemented the resolutions and directives of the Party Central Committee, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense regarding this important function. Participation in production and the development of the economy, alongside national defense, has been closely guided and directed across the entire army. This integration has fostered comprehensive and in-depth growth, aligning with the Party's policies for socio-economic development and the enhancement of national defense and security in the new era. As a result, many significant achievements have been realized.

Together with the entire army, the armed forces of Binh Duong province always thoroughly perceive and well perform the function of a "working army", promote mass mobilization work, closely connect with the people, and promote the strength of the people to complete all tasks. The provincial military has implemented many good programs, creative and effective methods, leaving good impressions, having wide influence, profound political - social and humanistic significance, recognized and highly appreciated by local Party committees and authorities. Outstanding movements include the emulation movement "Provincial armed forces join hands to build new rural areas"; "Provincial armed forces join hands for the poor - No one is left behind", the movement to build "Houses of military-civilian affection"... The provincial armed forces are also at the forefront in responding to non-traditional security challenges; preventing and combating natural disasters, epidemics, contributing to maintaining a stable environment, actively participating in the construction and development of the provincial economy and society.

Colonel Nguyen Dinh Chuan, the Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command, stated that the "peacetime combat" activities of the provincial armed forces continue to affirm their role and position, while also highlighting the tradition of the heroic Vietnam People's Army and the noble qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in the new era.

Tan Uyen City Military Command presents a "House of Military-Civilian Gratitude" to the family of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhu Hang in Thai Hoa ward.

Blood bond with the people

During the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army and the 35th anniversary of National Defense Day, Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, a member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, emphasized that, despite the opportunities and advantages, there are also numerous difficulties and challenges. He urged the provincial armed forces to uphold their heroic traditions and to focus on building a strong, compact, and modern military, requiring the implementation of many decisive and coordinated solutions.

First, the provincial military must uphold the principle of the Party's absolute and direct leadership over all aspects of the army; the army must always be closely attached to the people. The provincial armed forces must continue to foster the tradition of close ties with the people. This is the traditional beauty, the source of strength of our army. In particular, the armed forces must do a good job of mass mobilization, engage in patriotic emulation movements, develop the socio-economy, assist people in reducing poverty, build new rural areas, and build a cultural and civilized lifestyle. The army is ready to be present in vulnerable and dangerous places to help people cope with natural disasters, epidemics and other difficult situations...

Besides, the provincial armed forces focus on effectively implementing the policy of building a strong, compact, and modern army to meet the requirements of protecting the Fatherland in all situations. The Party Committee of Provincial Military Command has expanded and effectively promoted local military - defense models in the province in recent times. The provincial armed forces are actively mobilizing the support of the entire political system, the business community, and all segments of society. This effort aims to strengthen nationwide defense initiatives while ensuring people's security. The combined focus is on developing a national defense strategy that is closely linked to enhancing people's security and fostering a strong connection with the public.

At the same time, the provincial military force effectively implemented policies towards the army, military rear policies and increased investment in potential for local military and defense. The Provincial Party Committee assigned the Party Committee of Provincial Military Command to advise the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial People's Committee, and Provincial People's Council to promptly issue new policies to better care for the lives and housing of military forces and military rear areas in the province...

In particular, the provincial armed forces must maintain and promote the glorious tradition of the Vietnam People's Army, the noble qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" and Vietnamese military art. Officers and soldiers must be calm, clever, alert, and clear-headed in handling specific situations; not be agitated, passive, or surprised in any situation...

 Reported by Thu Thao - Translated by Ngoc Huynh