The “fishermen” keep the sea in the Northeast

At noon, the sun was hot, the decks and engine tunnels were hot, but the officers and soldiers were ready to be “steel shields” to protect the peace of the sea and islands…

Floating on the sea surface, knowledgeable about each stream, hydrometeorology, officers and soldiers of Brigade 170, Area 1 Command, Navy have been training, taking care of and preserving the team day and night. ships, equipment and weapons to be always ready to be “steel shields” to protect the peace of the sea and islands.

The squadrons of the 170th Brigade are always in the highest state of combat readiness

Peace at the beginning of the wave

On the last day of March, the Traffic Newspaper reporter followed the officers of the 170th Brigade to visit the ship 266 (cannon ship) of the 7th Squadron at the Ha Long port.

At noon, on the decks and engine tunnels, the heat seemed to increase, but the officers, soldiers, and sailors of the 135th Squadron still diligently preserved and maintained the ship’s engines, weapons and technical equipment on the ship. ship.

Young soldier Dao Xuan Duc (25 years old, native of Hai Phong), a 14.5mm gunner with a wet shirt on his back, sweat rolling down his dark cheeks, said: “Two years ago, when I was As a teacher at an elementary school in my hometown, there was a recruitment round, so I applied to volunteer and was accepted.”

Young soldier Dao Xuan Duc and his teammates preserve weapons and equipment

Being a naval soldier has been a dream since childhood, since entering the unit, being trained, and heard a lot about the unit’s feats during the resistance war against the US to save the country, Germany is confident that she has chosen it’s correct.

“Although life in the army is still difficult, the patrols on the sea are turbulent, and many times seasick and sick, but I feel very proud to serve in the Hero unit,” the young soldier said. confide.

Next to ship 266 of Squadron 7 is the torpedo boat 307 of Squadron 135, the spirit of readiness to go on duty is always standing.

Captain Le Tien Doan, captain of ship 307, shared that the unit was tasked with training and combat readiness to destroy targets of amphibious ships and floating structures in the northern region when the enemy invaded. sovereignty.

Along with that, the unit also participates in mass mobilization work, is ready to support forces participating in search, rescue and rescue at sea…

“At any task, the unit always completes excellently, ensuring absolute safety for people, vehicles, weapons, and equipment…”, Captain Doan said.

Leading the PV to visit the ship units, places to eat and stay in the army’s activities, Major Pham Giai Hien, Head of the Training Department of the 170th Brigade, said that currently, the unit’s barracks have been cared for and invested in. well meet the daily needs of officers and soldiers while at the port.

“However, in the process of carrying out long-term missions at sea, the soldiers have to face many difficulties, hardships and dangers…

Due to the requirements of the mission, regardless of the time of year, the soldiers must train on ships and in the water.

On a summer day, the temperature in the engine compartment reaches over 50 degrees, and on the deck it is as hot as a fire,” said Major Hien.

According to Major Hien, the combination of patrolling often encounters severe weather, big waves, high winds, inadequate living, accommodation and food conditions on board, especially lack of green vegetables and fresh water…

“The days of rough seas but having to perform long-term missions at sea are extremely difficult.

Every time a cruise ship leaves the port, the commanders from the brigade to the squadron can’t help but worry and worry about the soldiers.

And every time the ship finishes its patrol to the port safely, everyone breathes a sigh of relief,” Major Hien confided.

Continuing the “fire” of pride

Detachment 7 79 ton patrol boats – Regiment 171 (unit of the 7th Squadron today) received the title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, January 1967

To encourage and keep “fire” for officers and soldiers to successfully complete their tasks, stories of winning the first battle, heroic history of Brigade 70 and Squadron 135, Squadron 7… are always shared. share and propagate.

Since then, generations of squadron officers and soldiers have upheld the tradition of his father, determined to strive, train, and build a strong and comprehensive unit to be worthy of the tradition of a heroic unit.

Major Pham Giai Hien said that as one of the predecessor units of the Vietnam People’s Navy, most of the affiliated squadrons participated in fighting the enemy from the early days when the enemy’s air force and navy attacked them. north.

“Through stories told by former cadres and soldiers at that time, our young generation feels proud of their heroic and courageous spirit on the front against the enemies of their father and brother…”, Major Hien Tam the.

Major Pham Quang Khiem, Politician of Squadron 7 proudly said, Battalion 135 patrol boats (Floor 7 today) is on a training mission combined with patrolling and protecting the waters from Nghe An to Cua Tung. .

Generations of officers and soldiers of the 7th Squadron have always persevered in sticking to the sea, sticking to the people, and continuously establishing resounding victories.

Typical were the battles fought on August 5, 1964 at Song Gianh (Quang Binh); in Ha Long (Quang Ninh); protect Hanoi capital and Ham Rong bridge (Thanh Hoa)…

“The brave fighting examples of the unit have added to the fire of the spirit of determination to fight and defeat the enemy.

It was Heroic martyr Dong Quoc Binh in the battle on August 5, 1964, even though he was hit by enemy bullets, his intestines spilled out, he bandaged himself, continued to fight and heroically sacrificed himself in the position of a winner.

Senior Sergeant Ta Thanh Chuong, Head of M&E of Train 215, although seriously injured in his legs and arms, still repaired the engine to make the ship maneuver. When the national flag was broken, he stood up to connect the wires.

Or like Sergeant Pham Ngoc Quang, Battalion Captain of Ship 203 with both legs amputated and still with his teammates continued to fight the enemy…”, Major Khiem shared.

The feat of the 135th Squadron of the 170th Brigade is also truly heroic and proud.

This unit carries the tradition of the 135th torpedo boat Battalion, with its fleet 333, 336, and 339, establishing the Navy’s first victory in driving the US destroyer Maddox out of the northern waters of our country. August 2, 1964…

Deputy politician of Squadron 135, Major Vu Dinh Chien confided: “Through documents and historical witnesses recounted, we were introduced to the tradition and listened to the older generations of the squadron. tell the story, very proud in my heart.

The previous generation in war conditions, equipment and weapons were still outdated, but they always believed in weapons, dared to fight and defeat the US. This is the motivation for the whole unit to continue to strive and complete the task well.”

In the cause of building and protecting the country’s sovereignty over seas and islands in the new era, officers and soldiers of Brigade 170 are always well trained and ready to fight.

The brigade was awarded the First Class Military Merit Medal; 4 Victory Medals, First, Second and Third Class; 2 Orders for the Defense of the Fatherland, First and Second Class; 7 collectives were awarded the title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces…