Youths in HCM City depart for military service

Wednesday, 12:59, 03/03/2021

VOV.VN - A ceremony took place on March 2 in Ho Chi Minh City to see off as many as 4,600 young people who join the military service.

youths in hcm city depart for military service picture 1 — The event witnessed the participation of Lieutenant General Vo Minh Luong, Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Major General Le Tan Toi. They were joined by Deputy Minister of Public Security, Secretary of the Party Central Committee Nguyen Van Nen, and Nguyen Thanh Phong, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee.

youths in hcm city depart for military service picture 2 — According to the Ho Chi Minh City Military Services Council, this year has seen 3,802 military draftees and 800 police rookies enlist in the southern city.

youths in hcm city depart for military service picture 3 — Approximately 41.95% of those who enlisted hold degrees at either intermediate level, college, or university, with 2.05% of them being party members.

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youths in hcm city depart for military service picture 5 — Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Nen hands flowers to a girl who has enlisted to serve in the military.

youths in hcm city depart for military service picture 6 — Relatives of those who have signed up stand outside in order to wave farewell to their loved ones.

youths in hcm city depart for military service picture 7 — A young man says farewell to his relatives before starting his military service. (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn)

youths in hcm city depart for military service picture 8 — Participants are subject to body temperature checks at the event. In addition, they are also required to wear face masks and maintain a safe distance in adherence to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention guidelines.

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Photos: Nguoi Lao Dong (Labourer)

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