VOV.VN - A total of 52 provinces and cities across the country held ceremonies on February 13 to see off tens of thousands of young people departing for military service in the first handover batch.
A total of 30 districts in Hanoi hold ceremonies on February 13 to see off around 3,700 youngsters who have voluntarily registered to perform military and public security service this year.
Young people are excited and proud to join the army and hope to contribute to protecting the fatherland on this occasion.
Military service is compulsory for Vietnamese men from 18 to 25 years of age, and it is extended to 27 for those who apply for a delay to pursue higher education degrees.
Northern mountainous provinces, including Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Kan, also complete the handover of recruits to the military units.
In Yen Bai province, relatives of those who have signed up stand outside in order to wave farewell to their loved ones.
Ho Quoc Dung, secretary of Binh Dinh province's Party Committee, hands flowers to young people who have enlisted to serve in the military.
A girl in Khanh Hoa province is ready for military service.
Localities in the Central Highlands region, including Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, and Dak Nong, also complete their handover on the morning of February 13.
All young people joining the army this year must meet relevant health and education level requirements.
The localities also provide material and spiritual support for new recruits, encouraging them to fulfill their duty.
Youths in the Mekong Delta region say goodbye to their families and friends as they depart for military service.
A sending-off ceremony is organised in the central province of Quang Nam when recruits head off for military service.
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