Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Quang Ngoc attends and encourages new recruits on their way to military service at recruitment point No. 6.

On the morning of March 4th, the Provincial People's Committee solemnly organized the 2026 military handover ceremony at 9 locations throughout the province. Attending, directing, and encouraging the new recruits at recruitment point No. 6, the Command of Defense Zone 2 - Hung Ha District, were comrades: Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial Military Service Council; and Major General Ha Tat Dat, Deputy Commander of Military Region 3.

In the attendance were comrades: Hoang Thai Phuc, Member of the Standing Board and Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs Commission; Do Huu Nhan, the Provincial Party Committee’s Member and Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Dinh Gia Dung, the Provincial Party Committee’s Member and Chief of the Provincial People's Committee’s Office; and Nguyen Van Vien, the Provincial Party Committee’s Member and Director of the Provincial People's Procuracy; leaders of the units receiving the recruits, the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Public Security, relevant localities, and a large number of people and relatives of the new recruits.

Leaders and delegates attend the military handover ceremony at Point No. 6, the Command of Defense Zone 2 - Hung Ha.

At the ceremony, leaders of the Command of Defense Zone 2 - Hung Ha announced the Decisions of the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee regarding the 2026 military recruitment quotas. Accordingly, at recruitment point No. 6, the Command of Defense Zone 2 - Hung Ha, there are nearly 600 new recruits from the following wards and communes: Son Nam, Hong Chau, Tan Hung, Hoang Hoa Tham, Tien Lu, Tien Tien, Hung Ha, Tien La, Le Quy Don, Hong Minh, Than Khe, Dien Ha, Ngu Thien, Long Hung, Nam Tien Hung, Tien Hung, Van Xuan, Thu Tri, Quynh Phu, Minh Tho, Nguyen Du, Quynh An, Ngoc Lam, Dong Bang, A Sao, Phu Duc, Tan Tien, Dong Hung, Bac Tien Hung, Dong Tien Hung, and Bac Dong Hung.

New recruits at the military handover ceremony at point No. 6, the Command of Defense Zone 2 - Hung Ha.

The units receiving the recruits are: the 12th Army Corps, the Navy, the 242 Brigade, the 454 Brigade, the Special Operation Force Arms, the Logistics and Technical Department (Military Region 3); the Ceremonial Unit, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Command, the Provincial Military Command, and the Provincial Public Security.

The Provincial leaders and Military Region 3’s leaders present flowers to congratulate the units receiving the recruits.

Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, performs the traditional fire-lighting ceremony at the military handover ceremony.

Comrade Hoang Thai Phuc, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs Commission, performs the drum-beating ceremony for the military enlistment.

Following the flag-raising ceremony, the traditional fire-lighting, and the drum-beating ceremony, Mr. Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered a speech encouraging the new recruits. He emphasized that Hung Yen is a land of "sacred land and outstanding people," closely linked to the thousand-year history of nation-building and national defense of the Vietnamese people. The people are proud to have built and nurtured the cultural, intellectual, patriotic, and revolutionary traditions of their homeland; the homeland of the "drumbeat of 1930," originating from the simple, resilient farmers of Tien Hai who supported the Nghe Tinh Soviet movement; the homeland of the renowned guerrilla movement, the "thunder of Highway 5," during the resistance against French colonialism; the "reserve of people and resources," a solid rear base for the great front line in the South with the spirit of "Not a single grain of rice is lacking, not a single soldier is lacking," "Five tons of rice to contribute to fighting the Americans"...

Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivers a speech encouraging the new recruits at the military handover ceremony.

During the long struggles for independence, national reunification, and the building of socialism, answering the sacred call of the Fatherland, the Party, and President Ho Chi Minh, from peaceful villages, hundreds of thousands of outstanding sons and daughters enthusiastically set out, dedicating their youth, fighting bravely, and giving their entire lives to the survival of the Fatherland and the happiness of the people. Keeping their promise to the homeland, the sons and daughters of Hung Yen have continuously strived, further glorifying their homeland's traditions; tens of thousands of beloved sons and daughters of the homeland have bravely sacrificed their lives on the battlefields; hundreds of collectives and individuals have become Heroes of the People's Armed Forces and Labor Heroes. In the momentous moments of national history, outstanding sons and daughters of Hung Yen have emerged, marking important milestones in the glorious victories of the nation, symbols of revolutionary heroism. That tradition has forged the spirit, character, and pride of today's generations.

Today's military handover ceremony is even more significant as it is held in A Sao, a land imbued with the sacred spirit of the mountains and rivers, bearing the traces of the glorious achievements of the Tran dynasty's army; a symbol of patriotism, indomitable will, and the nation's aspiration for independence and freedom. This strategically important location served as a central hub for storing provisions and weapons, considered a strong rear base and crucial military stronghold of the Tran dynasty during the three resistance wars against the Yuan-Mongol invaders; it was formerly the fiefdom of Phung Can Vuong - Yen Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu, father of Quoc Cong, Tiet Che Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan - a hero who made great contributions to building, establishing, and founding a powerful, prosperous, and glorious dynasty throughout the nation's history of nation-building and defense.

Proud of the glorious traditions of the nation, proud of the homeland that is associated with the glorious victories of a brilliant, strong, and exceptionally powerful dynasty in the history of Vietnamese feudalism, and proud of the heroic spirit of Dong A that still resonates throughout the mountains and rivers, in this moment, as the new recruits put on their military and police uniforms, it is a great honor, a proud milestone in their youth's maturity, and a continuation of the heroic traditions of their homeland.

On behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee urged the new recruits to uphold their revolutionary ideals and beliefs, to be absolutely loyal to the Party, the Fatherland, and the People. They should continuously study, train, strictly adhere to discipline, build strong political character, and be ready to accept and excellently complete all assigned tasks. They should uphold the traditions of their homeland, live responsibly, have a desire to contribute, and be worthy of the trust and love of their families and the people.

He expressed confidence that in the new environment, the new recruits would strive to mature and excel in their duties; he also requested that Party committees, government agencies, and mass organizations effectively implement the military's rear-area support policy, pay attention to and assist the families of the new recruits so that they can focus on their duties. He requested that the units receiving the recruits continue to pay attention to and create favorable conditions for training and preparation to help the new soldiers quickly integrate into the military environment; regularly educate them on political fortitude, organizational discipline, and solidarity, and successfully complete all assigned tasks.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee called on the youth of the province to continue to highly promote patriotism, determination, and a desire to contribute; embark on their journey with the highest pride and responsibility; and transform the enthusiasm of youth into concrete actions, contributing to the firm protection of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

At the ceremony, representative of the new recruits expressed the honor in wearing the military uniform; demonstrating their determination to strive, train, and be ready to accept and successfully complete all tasks, contributing to the firm protection of the Fatherland.

A representative of the new recruits delivers a speech promising to serve at the ceremony.

Immediately after the ceremony, Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Comrade Ha Tat Dat, Deputy Commander of Military Region 3, along with other delegates, presented flowers, encouraged, and bid farewell to the new recruits as they crossed the "Bridge of Glory" and boarded vehicles to their new units in a solemn and emotional atmosphere.

Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presents flowers to encourage the new recruits.