During a field trip, in the traditional room of the 299th Engineer Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Bui Tien Thanh, Political Commissar of Battalion 1, introduced to the soldiers a jackhammer displayed in a glass cabinet. It was an artifact that had accompanied the Engineers in constructing the aircraft bunker of Project 115A in 1968 - one of the special missions during the resistance war against the US. On the handle of the hammer, the hand-carved inscription was still clear: "No matter how high the mountain or how deep the abyss - the Engineers are determined to pave the way to victory". A slogan that has become the belief and motivation for the Engineers to enthusiastically carry out their tasks under the rain of bombs and bullets.

Organize tours and introduce the traditions of the 299th Engineering Brigade.

Visiting and listening to the introduction of historical artifacts, Private Pham Tien Dinh, a soldier of Company 1, Battalion 1, expressed: “Through the images, artifacts, and documents displayed in the tradition room, I understand the fierce war years, the sweat and blood of generations of fathers and brothers shed to open each road, build each bridge. That is what we must strive to learn and practice today to be worthy of the glorious tradition of the Brigade”.

Established on August 5, 1965, the 299th Engineer Brigade participated in many major campaigns, making an important contribution to the victory of the nation. During the resistance war against the US, the unit constructed more than 1,000km of strategic mobile roads, built over 250 bridges, cleared and handled tens of thousands of tons of bombs and mines, ensuring smooth traffic for the main units to attack and liberate the South.

After the country's reunification, the Brigade continued to successfully complete the task of clearing bombs and mines, overcoming the consequences of war; at the same time, it undertook the construction of many important national defense and civilian works, contributing to socio -economic development, maintaining national defense and security in many key areas. The spirit of "cutting mountains, clearing forests, overcoming floods, defeating bombs" is still preserved and promoted by generations of officers and soldiers in each new mission.

In order to spread the heroic traditional values and foster political courage for the younger generation, the Party Committee and Command of the 299th Engineer Brigade have implemented many creative and practical models. The model "One question, one political answer every night" helps soldiers consolidate their knowledge of history, tradition and law. The model "One traditional story every week" tells about heroic examples associated with specific artifacts in the tradition room, thereby inspiring people to live, study and fight.

Activities such as the forum “Promoting tradition, dedicating talent, worthy of Uncle Ho’s soldiers”, the talk show “Proud of military achievements - Firm steps towards the future” or exchanges with veterans are important bridges between generations. Through that, the glorious tradition of the Brigade is continued by the pride and responsibility of the officers and soldiers in the unit.

Lieutenant Colonel Bui Tien Thanh, Political Commissar of Battalion 1, said: “Not only stopping at the form of oral propaganda, the work of educating the unit’s traditions is also integrated into cultural, artistic, sports and contest activities. Historical dramatizations, democratic games, soldier storytelling contests… become effective, lively and attractive ways of “spreading the fire”, creating a strong spread among the military.”

Hanoi City Veterans Delegation visited the memorial room and interacted with officers and soldiers in the unit.

Thanks to the promotion of political and traditional education, officers and soldiers of the 299th Engineer Brigade always maintain their bravery, build a regular routine, strictly follow discipline, and successfully complete all assigned tasks. From 2020 to 2024, the Brigade was continuously awarded the "Excellent Training Unit" flag by the Ministry of National Defense; the "Excellent Unit in the Emulation Movement to Win" emulation flag (2022 and 2023).

Affirming the unit's comprehensive development, Colonel Nguyen Van Luyen, Political Commissar of the 299th Engineer Brigade emphasized: "The 60th anniversary of its founding is an opportunity for all officers and soldiers to review the heroic tradition, show gratitude to previous generations and affirm their determination to unite, be proactive, creative, and continue to excellently complete all tasks. The Brigade will strive to maintain the title of a twice-Heroic Unit of the People's Armed Forces, contributing to further beautifying the image of Uncle Ho's Soldiers and the Engineer Corps in the new era."

From the jackhammer of yesteryear to the modern equipment of today, the journey of “Opening the way to victory” of the 299th Engineer Brigade continues with a strong will. It is a journey continued with pride, supported by tradition and the aspiration to contribute to the Fatherland and the people.

Article and photos: DUC ANH

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