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Vietnam's Military Region 5 Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Armed Forces Traditional Day

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At the 80th anniversary of the Armed Forces Traditional Day of Military Region 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised the region's armed forces for their loyalty to the Party and the nation, as well as their dedication to the people. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including Nguyen Hoa Binh, Member of the Politburo, and Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly. The occasion marked the anniversary of the establishment of War Zone 5 and War Zone 6 in 1945, which later became the Armed Forces of Military Region 5.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Armed Forces of Military Region 5 were established on October 16, 1945, as War Zone 5 and War Zone 6, serving as the core for the masses to rise up and seize power during the August Revolution in the South Central region.
  • The region has a total of 204,567 martyrs, 100,815 wounded soldiers, 30,123 sick soldiers, and 40,696 Vietnamese Heroic Mothers.
  • The Military Region's armed forces have been awarded many noble awards, including 2 times the Gold Star Medal, 942 collectives, and 474 individuals honored with the title of Hero of the Peoples Armed Forces.
  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised the region's armed forces for their decisive victories, which contributed to turning the tide of the revolution.
  • The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, calling him the Great Teacher of the Vietnamese Revolution, Hero of National Liberation, and World Cultural Celebrity of Vietnam.
  • The event marked the 80th anniversary of the Armed Forces Traditional Day, with the armed forces of Military Region 5 being honored with the Ho Chi Minh Medal for the third time.

Statistics:

  • Over 80 years, the Armed Forces of Military Region 5 have reported 204,567 martyrs.
  • There are 100,815 wounded soldiers, with 60,531 still alive.
  • 30,123 sick soldiers, with 17,635 still alive.
  • 40,696 Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, with 828 still alive.
  • The region has been awarded 2 times the Gold Star Medal, 942 collectives, and 474 individuals with the title of Hero of the Peoples Armed Forces.

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(Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.)

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