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Military ex-commanders, officials meet in HCM City

Over 500 retired military commanders and officials met at a gathering in Ho Chi Minh City on December 21, on the occasion of the 70 th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 25 th anniversary of All People’s Defence Festive Day (December 22).
Over 500 retired military commanders and officials met at a gathering inHo Chi Minh City on December 21, on the occasion of the 70 th foundinganniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 25 th anniversary ofAll People’s Defence Festive Day (December 22).

Addressingthe gathering, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Le Thanh Haipraised generations of the Vietnam People’s Army soldiers for theirmeritorious services for national liberation and development.

Reviewing achievements made by the city and its people over the past 30years, Hai said every great success recorded by the city results fromits close-knit attachment with the Vietnam People’s Army and people allover the nation.

Participants recalled the process of building and developing the armed forces.

On the occasion, the city leaders also posthumously awarded the titleof hero of the people’s armed forces to four individuals in recognitionof their dedication to the anti-US resistance war.-VNA
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