Early Tet visit to officers, soldiers on DK1 Platforms
A delegation of the High Command of the Naval Region 2 on January 19 paid a visit to officers and soldiers on duty on DK1/10 Platform on Ca Mau Shoals in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, the last stop in the delegation’s trip to DK1 platforms on the occasion of the approaching lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Officers and soldier on duty on DK1 Platform (Photo: VNA)
Ca Mau (VNA) – A delegation of the High Command of the Naval Region2 on January 19 paid a visit to officers and soldiers on duty on DK1/10 Platformon Ca Mau Shoals in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, the last stop in the delegation’s trip to DK1 platforms on the occasion of the approaching lunarNew Year (Tet) holiday.
During the journey from January 8-19, the delegation have visited several platforms, including DK1/15 on Phuc Nguyen Bank,DK1/11, DK1/12 and DK1/14 on Bai Tu Chinh (Vanguard Bank), and the on-duty vessel 637, to deliver Tet gifts from the mainland.
At the marine rigs, the delegation listened to the commandersof the DK1 rigs reporting on their combat readiness during the lunar New Year,as well as activities to take care of the material and spiritual lives ofsoldiers on the largest festival in a year of Vietnamese people.
Wishing officers and soldiers a happy new year, Colonel DinhVan Thang, Deputy Commander of the Naval Region 2, lauded the achievements theyhave gained over the past time, especially their completion of the task of safeguardingthe national sovereignty and waters.
Notably, in 2021, officers and soldiers of DK1 Platforms gavefirst aid and helped many fishermen in distress while fishing at sea, whichhelps strengthen people's confidence in the Navy.
The delegation present gifts to officers and soldiers on the rigs. (Photo: VNA)
On this occasion, the delegation presented gifts of the Ministryof Defence, the High Command of the Naval Region 2, localities, businesses andindividuals to officers and soldiers on the rigs.
The delegation is scheduled to pay a Tet visit to Con Dao islanddistrict in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau./.
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Officers and soldier on duty on DK1 Platform (Photo: VNA) 
The delegation present gifts to officers and soldiers on the rigs. (Photo: VNA) 
