7 army generals receive the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces
Party Committee, Military Region 7 Command on the 11th. 2 held a ceremony to award the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces to individuals with particularly outstanding achievements in the resistance war against the US for national salvation, making great contributions to the cause of national liberation, construction and defense of the Fatherland.
Individuals who are awarded and posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces include:
Lieutenant General Luu Phuoc Luong - former Deputy Head of the Southwest Steering Committee, former Deputy Commander for Politics of Military Region 9, former Platoon Leader - Station Chief of K63 (Telephone Radio), Battalion 42, Region B2 Information.
Lieutenant General Le Thanh Tam - former Deputy Commander of the Political Department of Military Region 7, former Deputy Commander of the Political Division of Division 5, former Political Commissar of Battalion 8, Regiment 3, Division 9, Army Corps 4 (now Army Corps 34).
Major General Tran Ngoc Tho - former Chief of Staff of Military Region 7, former Company Commander, Company 25, Regiment 88, Division 302.
Lieutenant General Nguyen Thoi Bung - former Deputy Minister of National Defense, former Commander of Military Region 7, former Head of Operations Department of Military Region B2 Staff (now Military Region 7 Staff).
Lieutenant General Bui Thanh Van - former Commander of Military Region 7, former Commander of Division 5.
Lieutenant General Le Nam Phong - former Principal of Army Officer School 2, former Commander of Division 7.
Major General Vo Minh Nhu - former Deputy Commander of Military Region 7, former Commander of Division 5, Regional Command (now Division 5).
Awarding many noble prizes to the Border Guard of Lam Dong province
On February 9, the Command of the Border Guard of Lam Dong province organized the awarding of the Fatherland Protection Order, the Determined to Win Military Flag Medal and the Glorious Soldier Medal to many officers and soldiers with outstanding achievements in the working process.
At the ceremony, the Provincial Border Guard Command announced the commendation decisions of the President and the Ministry of National Defense. Accordingly, 10 officers and soldiers were honored to be awarded the Fatherland Protection Order, First, Second and Third Class.
15 officers and soldiers were awarded the Military Flag of Determined Victory Medal and 13 officers and soldiers were awarded the Glorious Soldier Medals of First, Second and Third Classes for having excellently completed their tasks for many consecutive years, maintaining the qualities of "Uncle Ho's Soldiers", actively contributing to the cause of managing and firmly protecting national border sovereignty and security.
The awarding of noble prizes is a great and timely source of encouragement, contributing to encouraging and motivating the emulation spirit and determination of officers and soldiers of the Border Guard of Lam Dong province in performing the task of managing and protecting borders, maintaining security and social order in the area.
Military Region 7 General Staff receives the Second-class Fatherland Protection Medal
On February 9, the General Staff of Military Region 7 held a ceremony to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Traditional Day (February 20, 1946 - February 20, 2026) and receive the Second-class Fatherland Protection Medal.
At the ceremony, Major General Le Ngoc Hai - Deputy Chief of Staff of the Military Region announced the Certificate of Merit from General Phan Van Giang - Member of the Politburo, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense congratulating officers and soldiers of the Military Region's General Staff on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of Traditional Day.
At the ceremony, authorized by the President, Lieutenant General Le Xuan The - Member of the Party Central Committee, Commander of the Military Region awarded the Second-class Fatherland Protection Medal to the General Staff of Military Region 7.
