Confessions of soldiers celebrating Tet on remote islands for the first time
Chieu cuoi nam, chien si tre Cao Tuan Anh cung cac can bo, chien si Tieu doan Phong thu dao Bach Long Vi (Ban Chi huy PTKV1 – Gia Vien, Bo CHQS TP Hai Phong) trang tri cay dao Tet, chuan bi cho chuong trinh Xuan bien cuong - hai dao, tham tinh quan dan. Lan dau don Tet noi dao xa, ha si Cao Tuan Anh - chien si Trung doi PK37 thoang chut nho nha, nho khong khi quay quan voi gia dinh don dep, trang hoang nha cua, chuan bi mam co ngay Tet… “Tet nay xa nha nhung lai rat dac biet. Duoc su quan tam, cham lo chu dao cua chi huy cac cap, toi cung dong doi quay quan chuan bi Tet, tham gia cac hoat dong vui xuan cung nhan dan tren dao. Khong khi am ap, sum vay, noi nho nha trong toi cung dan voi di. Hon the, toi cang nhan thuc ro trach nhiem cua nguoi chien si noi tuyen dau de quyet tam hoan thanh tot nhiem vu duoc giao, xung dang voi niem tin cua don vi va gia dinh” – ha si Cao Tuan Anh chia se.
According to Major Pham Xuan Nha - Secretary of the Party Committee, Political Commissar of Bach Long Vi Island Defense Battalion, deeply aware of the meaning of Tet Nguyen Dan for soldiers, especially in conditions far from the mainland, far from family, the Party Committee - Command of the Battalion has soon led and directed the preparation for welcoming the 2026 Binh Ngo Tet comprehensively, thoughtfully, in accordance with regulations and in accordance with the specific characteristics of the island unit.

In which, the work of ensuring logistics - life is organized thoughtfully, in accordance with standards and regulations. From year-end meals, green banh chung, five-fruit trays on Tet to necessities for daily life, everything is fully prepared, showing the deep concern of Party committees and commanders for officers and soldiers. These seemingly simple activities are of great significance to island soldiers, contributing to creating a warm and warm Tet atmosphere amidst the vast sea and sky.
The highlight in this year's series of spring welcoming activities is the Battalion's active participation in the program "Spring of borders, islands - Tet imbued with military-civilian sentiment". The program brings the feelings and concern of the mainland to officers and soldiers on the front lines, while further tightening the military-civilian solidarity relationship in the area. Tet gifts, kind greetings, and warm and meaningful exchange activities have added spiritual motivation for soldiers to feel secure in their work and attached to their units and islands. In parallel, the Battalion organizes many cultural and sports activities, rich and healthy spring festivals, creating a joyful and united atmosphere throughout the unit" - Major Pham Xuan Nha said.
Happy new spring without forgetting tasks
Also according to Major Pham Xuan Nha, along with taking good care of the material and spiritual life of soldiers, plans to ensure combat readiness, Tet duty, logistics - technology, are built tightly, deployed synchronously, ensuring that officers and soldiers "Happy new spring without forgetting tasks".
In which, combat readiness tasks are identified as the central focus throughout. Fighting plans to protect the island are reviewed and supplemented; forces and vehicles are inspected and consolidated; the regime of command duty, task duty, and combat duty is maintained seriously. The spring atmosphere is present in every corner of the barracks, but discipline and military discipline are still maintained, clearly showing the bravery of the unit performing tasks at the forefront of waves and winds.

The unit also thoroughly grasped each officer and soldier to uphold the spirit of responsibility, strictly abide by discipline, and strictly maintain the combat readiness regime. “In the sacred New Year's Eve moment, duty shifts are still maintained regularly, soldiers firmly protect the sovereignty of the Fatherland's sea and islands, keeping the spring of the mainland always peaceful” - Political Commissar of Bach Long Vi Island Defense Battalion shared.
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