Leaders attend military handover and enlistment ceremony in Moc Chau ward

Son La province on March 6 held the 2026 military handover and enlistment ceremony to see off young people as they set out to fulfill the sacred duty of defending the Fatherland. A total of 1,995 citizens have been called up, including 1,400 for military service and 595 for service in the People’s Public Security forces.

The military handover and enlistment ceremony at May 8 Square, Moc Chau ward.

The ceremony was held simultaneously at seven locations in the communes and wards of Muong La, Thuan Chau, Song Ma, Chieng Coi, Phu Yen, Yen Chau and Moc Chau. This is the first year the recruitment under the two-tier local administration model has been implemented.

Delegates attend the 2026 military handover and enlistment ceremony.

Attending the event at May 8 Square were Major General Tran Van Bac, member of the Party Central Committee and Commander of Military Region 2; and Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, among others.

Leaders present gifts to the receiving units.

Leaders encourage the new recruits as they depart for military service.

Major General Tran Van Bac, Commander of Military Region 2, presents flowers to and encourages the new recruits.

The Secretary of the provincial Party Committee presents flowers to and encourages the new recruits.

The Secretary of the Party Committee of Thao Nguyen ward lights the traditional torch.

The Chairperson of the People’s Committee of Moc Chau ward beats the drum to open the enlistment festival.

New recruits pass through the Gate of Glory before departing for their units.

At military handover and enlistment point No. 1, 324 outstanding citizens from ethnic communities in Moc Chau, Moc Son, Van Son, Thao Nguyen, Doan Ket, Long Sap, Chieng Son, Tan Yen, Van Ho, Song Khua, To Mua and Xuan Nha set off to perform their service in the military and People’s Public Security forces.

The receiving units include Division 316 (Military Region 2); the Border Guard Training Centre under the Border Guard Command; the provincial Border Guard Command; Regiment 754 under the provincial Military Command; and the provincial Department of Public Security. The recruitment process was carried out strictly in accordance with regulations. All recruits met the required standards in political qualities, educational level and health, ensuring they are fully qualified to enlist and defend the Fatherland.

The Secretary of the provincial Party Committee speaks at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Secretary Nghiem praised the efforts of military service councils at all levels for strictly implementing the procedures for selecting and calling up citizens for military service in 2026. He also asked receiving units to continue monitoring, educating and training the recruits so they soon become outstanding soldiers, while Party committees and authorities of communes and wards should continue implementing policies supporting their families.

He wished the 324 young people embarking on their new journey to remain steadfast in their belief, strong in mettle and successfully fulfill the tasks entrusted to them by the Party, the State, the people and the army.

The military handover and enlistment ceremony at May 8 Square, Moc Chau ward.

Family members bid farewell to the recruits leaving for military service.

Family members bid farewell to recruits leaving for military service.

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