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Vietnam's Military and Police Forces Prepare for Grand Anniversary Celebration

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Vietnam's military and police forces have conducted a joint rehearsal at the National Military Training Centre No. 4 in Hanoi to prepare for the grand celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. Led by General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, the rehearsal featured a formation of 18 standing blocks and 43 marching ones, including seven female military units and two female police units. The event marks a significant milestone in the country's history, with forces mobilized to concentrated training centres since June 5. General Cuong praised the forces' responsibility and concerted efforts during the intense training period and ordered them to concentrate with the highest responsibility to ensure a successful parade.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint rehearsal was conducted at the National Military Training Centre No. 4 in Hanoi on July 17, led by General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence.
  • The rehearsal featured a formation of 18 standing blocks and 43 marching ones, including seven female military units and two female police units.
  • The event marks the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, with forces mobilized to concentrated training centres since June 5.
  • General Cuong praised the forces' responsibility and concerted efforts during the intense training period, despite harsh weather conditions.
  • The upcoming parade will be held with a larger scale and more extensive formations than previous ones, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory and 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.
  • General Cuong ordered competent forces to concentrate with the highest responsibility and efforts to ensure a successful parade, while also ensuring safety for the commemoration and logistics work.

Statistics:

  • 18 standing blocks and 43 marching ones participated in the rehearsal.
  • 7 female military units and 2 female police units were included in the formation.
  • Forces have been mobilized to concentrated training centres since June 5.
  • The rehearsal was led by General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence.

Sources:

  • VNA (Vietnam News Agency)

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