The ceremony, parade, and marching of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day 2.9 (A80 mission) has passed, leaving many deep impressions in the hearts of the people.
For officers and soldiers participating in serving the event, this is a source of pride and honor, not only for themselves but also for the unit and family.
Implication and companionship
Major Ngo Minh Phi - Lecturer in the Team Regulations, General Military Department, Army Officer School 1 is honored to participate in both major events, the National parade and parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (mission A50 and mission A80.
Recalling the time of the A50 event, Ms. Vo Thi Van - Major Ngo Minh Phi's wife said that she felt felt sorry for herself many times, especially when her two young children were sick and missed their father.
"My wife and I are both from Nghe An, currently working in Hanoi, and there are no grandparents or siblings nearby to support us. When my child is sick, I have to take both of them to the hospital alone for examination. In addition, I have to arrange everything for taking my children to school and taking care of my family.
Of course, there are times when I feel sad, because every woman wants to have her husband by her side. But instead of being sad or blaming, I choose to think positively, the time he spends on the mission is also the responsibility of a soldier and the love for the Fatherland", Ms. Van shared.
Ms. Van shared that her husband has been passionate about command and field since he was a student at Luc Quan 1 Officers' School. When he graduated, he was able to stay at the School and become a team captain.
Every time she saw images of soldiers parading and marking solemnly, she was really moved. Ms. Van understands that behind the steady, strong footsteps are the great efforts, patience and enthusiasm of the officers and soldiers participating in the training. She is even more proud that her husband has contributed a quiet but meaningful part to that common success.
"At the time of the A50 event, my child was still young so he could not go to Saigon to watch it live, but my mother and I always followed him from afar. I always remember the moment when the group boarded a boat to Saigon or when the group returned to Vinh airport (Nghe An), both parents and children were present to welcome, cheer and congratulate him and the unit on their excellent completion of their mission.
When I arrived at A80, my mother and I often took the weekend to the training area to see the enthusiastic and disciplined atmosphere of the officers and soldiers, and also to see my father working. In particular, on September 2, I took my 4-year-old eldest child to see a parade. In the heroic atmosphere of the country, the image of officers, soldiers and even grandfathers walking in the arms of the people really moved and made me extremely proud. The young child also had the opportunity to meet and hug his father - a memory our family will never forget," Ms. Van shared.
More mature together
The A80 mission ended, the soldiers were able to return to gather with their families, in the loving arms of their loved ones after many months apart.
Sharing with reporters, Major Ngo Minh Phi said that being able to directly participate in parades and parades at important events of the country is the greatest honor and pride in his military life.
Wearing military uniforms and walking in a solemn formation, he clearly felt the responsibility and sacred pride of representing his forces. Those are unforgettable moments.
"When I finish my mission and return home, I will spend more time with my family, trying to make up for it with specific actions, from sharing small tasks in the house to paying attention to my wife and children. It is the love and support of my family that motivates me to complete my tasks excellently," Major Ngo Minh Phi shared.
Ms. Van said that from the A50 to A80 event, she felt that her husband was much more mature, brave, responsible, loved his job, and proud of his job.
"As for me, through the years of traveling together, I have also learned patience, understanding and appreciating every moment the family is together. We have both matured in love and in faith in the path he has chosen," Ms. Van shared.
