Young people nationwide join army

Thousands of young people nationwide are leaving home to join the army for their military service in late February.

A ceremony took place in Cau Giay district, Hanoi on February 20 to see off newly-recruited soldiers (Source: VNA)

A ceremony to see off newly-recruited soldiers took place in Cau Giay district, Hanoi on February 20 (Source: VNA)

A ceremony to see off newly-recruited soldiers took place in Cau Giay district, Hanoi on February 20 (Source: VNA)

A ceremony to see off newly-recruited soldiers took place in Cau Giay district, Hanoi on February 20 (Source: VNA)

Newly conscripted soldiers said they are eager to fulfil their duty as citizens to the motherland (Source: VNA)

Newly conscripted soldiers said they are eager to fulfil their duty as citizens to the motherland (Source: VNA)

In Vietnam, military service is compulsory for young men aged between 18 and 25 years old, while women can volunteer (Source: VNA)

In Vietnam, military service is compulsory for young men aged between 18 and 25 years old, while women can volunteer (Source: VNA)