The national anthem is sung loudly while everyone looks towards the national flags flying at the national sovereignty markers. (Photo: VNA)
Major Le Van Sy, Commander of the DK1/9 platform administers the flag-raising ceremony. (Photo:VNA)
The flag hoisting ceremony at DK1 offshore platform. (Photo:VNA)
Senior Lieutenant Pham Trung Kien stands ahead of the national flagpole, speaks 10 honorary oaths of officers and soldiers. (Photo: VNA)
During the past 30 years, officers and soldiers at DK1 platforms have gone through ups and downs and shared joys and sorrows with each other. Together, they fight for a common mission, guarding Vietnam’s sacred sovereignty. (Photo: VNA)
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