Minister of Defense and 7 deputy ministers inspect the joint rehearsal for the National Day parade on September 2

On the morning of August 16, at the National Military Training Center 4, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, chaired a comprehensive inspection of the training of the parade force in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2 (task A80).

Also participating in the comprehensive training test were Deputy Ministers of National Defense: General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army; Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien; Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh; Senior Lieutenant General Vu Hai San; Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam; Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang; Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien; and leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Public Security ...

General Phan Van Giang presided over the inspection of the general training session.

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Speaking at the training session, General Phan Van Giang praised and acknowledged the efforts of the forces participating in the parade, especially the soldiers who had very difficult circumstances but had overcome and put aside their personal affairs to participate in the extremely meaningful mission. Thereby, demonstrating the will, responsibility, national pride and patriotism of the officers and soldiers.

"I really admire the soldiers who participated in all three parades, from May 7, 2024 to now. Many soldiers participated in two parades. There were cases where both husband and wife participated in the parade. This is something to be respected in the light of the responsibility of each person, each individual, each comrade to the collective, to the Fatherland, to the country and the people's armed forces," General Phan Van Giang expressed.

Affirming that Vietnam has enough forces to protect the Fatherland

General Phan Van Giang praised the parade and marching of the female groups and the military band for "going very strongly and decisively"... Regarding the military and police vehicles, Minister Phan Van Giang commented that "they went very well and very evenly".

General Phan Van Giang gave a directive speech.

PHOTO: TUAN MINH

General Phan Van Giang also recalled the image of 68 soldiers parading on Red Square (Russia) and hoped that the forces would recreate this beauty and strength on National Day, September 2, so that friendly countries around the world could see the solidarity and strength of the Vietnamese people.

General Phan Van Giang revealed that mission A80 was the first time that maritime forces participated in a parade, including the navy, coast guard, border guards and forces protecting sea and island sovereignty .

"We affirm to the world that we have sufficient forces, troops, and branches to protect domestic security and firmly defend the Fatherland," General Phan Van Giang emphasized.

Reminding that there is not much time left until the official day, General Phan Van Giang requested the Parade and Marching Subcommittee to direct the units to organize scientific training and draw timely lessons.

"Not only must a hundred people be as one, but every block must be as one. Even the walking block, the standing block, the vehicle block, and all the forces that ensure us, including the comrades on the parade, the military band must be as one...", Minister Phan Van Giang noted and believed that the forces will contribute to the success of the 80th National Day Celebration on September 2.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bo-truong-quoc-phong-cung-7-thu-truong-kiem-tra-hop-luyen-dieu-binh-quoc-khanh-29-185250816121912284.htm