In the early spring days, at the northernmost point of the Fatherland, the footsteps of border guards still quietly patrol along the border and markers.
Spring in the border region comes not only from the blooming peach and plum blossoms, but also from the peace preserved every day.
Sticking to the village, sticking to the people, border guards, in addition to performing the task of protecting territorial sovereignty, also accompany people in economic development.
As a border commune of Tuyen Quang province, Son Vi has an area of more than 110km2. The border line is more than 41km long, stretching from landmark 429 to landmark 519. 2.
There are two border guard stations stationed in the area: Sam Pun Border Gate Border Guard Station and Son Vi Border Guard Station.
In recent years, people's lives have improved thanks to the support of border guards. The military-civilian relationship is increasingly close, sharing the goal of maintaining peace for the border region of the Fatherland.
Many household economic models have been formed, gradually helping people increase income and stabilize their lives.
Ms. Giang Thi My (Son Vi commune, Tuyen Quang) excitedly said: "Thanks to the guidance of the border guards, many families in the village have gradually stabilized their economy, and income has clearly improved.
Roads are supported with repairs, and living conditions are more convenient than before. This Tet, people in the village welcome spring in a joyful atmosphere, feel secure in working and producing, and together with the border guard force maintain security and national sovereignty.
Major Hung Dinh Ngoc - Deputy Political Commissar of Sam Pun Border Guard Station said that the unit is stationed in Son Vi commune, managing more than 23 km of border with 72 milestones.
The area is large, the weather is harsh. When Tet comes and spring returns, the brothers stick to the grassroots even closer to both manage and firmly protect sovereignty and border security, and promptly grasp the situation in villages and hamlets, helping people feel secure in celebrating spring and welcoming Tet," Major Hung Dinh Ngoc shared.
At Son Vi Border Guard Station, in the period 2015 - 2025, the unit has implemented many practical programs such as "Border Shelter"; "Eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses in the area.
By doing things differently, Son Vi Border Guard Station has supported the construction of 18 houses for 18 households in particularly difficult circumstances. Contributing more than 600 working days, completing 3,000 inter-village concrete roads.
Along with the Party committees and local authorities, officers and soldiers of Son Vi Border Guard Station organized greetings and presented 3,000 gifts worth more than 5 billion VND to policy families and poor households. Thereby continuing to build close and deeply imbued military-civilian relations in the border area.
Spring in the borderland is not only a transitional moment of heaven and earth, but also a season of faith and solidarity. When the people's hearts are consolidated, the economy gradually flourishes, the border becomes more solid, and peace is also maintained.
