Attending the ceremonies in various localities were leaders from the Ministry of National Defense, the Command of Military Region 2, members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Committee, leaders of departments, agencies, and localities, and a large number of people in the province. In 2025, Son La province will have more than 1,800 citizens enlisting to fulfill their military and public security obligations. The quality of recruits in 2025 will be higher than in 2024 in all three criteria: Health categories 1 and 2 increased by 1.2%; education: high school level increased by 1.3%; college and university level increased by 0.6%; 3 Party members enlisted in the army; and 744 citizens throughout the province submitted applications to volunteer for military service.

The 2025 military conscription ceremony in Moc Chau town.

Military recruitment day in Moc Chau town.The event was held in a solemn manner. Attendees included: General Vu Hai San, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Member of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defense; Lieutenant General Pham Duc Duyen, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of Military Region 2; Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Son La Provincial Party Committee; leaders of several provincial departments and agencies, Moc Chau town, and a large number of local people.

This year, Moc Chau town has 162 new recruits joining the armed forces, including 120 citizens participating in military service and 42 citizens participating in the People's Public Security service. The units receiving the recruits are the 316th Division; the Provincial Military Command; the Provincial Border Guard Command; and the Provincial Police Department. The recruitment process was carried out seriously and in accordance with regulations. The new recruits meet the standards in terms of political qualities, educational level, and health, and are eligible to join the armed forces and defend the Fatherland.

At the troop handover ceremony, the leaders expressed their confidence that the new recruits would uphold the heroic traditions of their homeland, strive to train, study, cultivate their morals, strictly abide by military discipline and unit regulations, successfully complete assigned tasks, and live up to the trust and affection of the Party Committee, government, people, and families.

Delegates attend the 2025 military conscription ceremony in Moc Chau town.

The leaders presented gifts to the units receiving the recruits.

The Deputy Minister of National Defense presented flowers and gifts to the new recruits.

The Party Committee Secretary and Political Commissar of Military Region 2 presented flowers and gifts to the new recruits.

The Secretary of the Son La Provincial Party Committee presented flowers and encouraged the new recruits as they departed for military service.

The new recruits walk through the gates of glory before heading to their units.

Family members see off the new recruit as he heads off to join the army.

Joining in the enthusiastic atmosphere of the Military Enlistment Day,On the morning of February 15th, the 2025 military conscription ceremony was solemnly held at Northwest Square in Son La City. The conscription event in the city was chosen as a focal point by Military Region 2.

Attending the troop handover ceremony were: Comrade Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Colonel Khong Dinh Tam, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee, Head of Political Affairs of Military Region 2; Ha Trung Chien, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Council; representatives of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army; leaders of the Provincial and City Military Commands, the units receiving the troops, and a large number of people in the area.

This year, the city has 132 citizens enlisting in the military, including 95 young men joining the military service and 37 young men joining the People's Public Security service. The recruitment process was carried out seriously, strictly, and in accordance with regulations; 100% of the enlisted citizens met the health requirements and had at least a secondary school education; of which, 21 citizens had graduated from vocational schools, colleges, or universities; 110 citizens had completed the Party awareness program; 99% of the new recruits were Youth Union members, and 1 new recruit was a Party member. 59 citizens volunteered for military service. The units receiving the recruits were the 316th Division (Military Region 2), the 754th Regiment (Son La Provincial Military Command), the Son La Provincial Border Guard Command, and the Son La Provincial Public Security Department.

To encourage the new recruits, the Party committees, government, mass organizations, and communes/wards of the city presented gifts totaling over 760 million VND, encouraging the recruits to feel confident and enthusiastic as they embark on their military service.

At the military enlistment ceremony, the leaders presented flowers to congratulate and encourage the new recruits as they embarked on their military service. They also expressed their hope that the recruits would uphold the traditions of their homeland and the spirit of youth, overcome difficulties, remain steadfast, and strive to excel in their assigned tasks, contributing to the building and protection of the nation.

Overview of the 2025 military conscription ceremony in Son La city.

Delegates attending the 2025 military conscription ceremony in the city.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee beats the drum at the military conscription ceremony.

The leaders presented gifts to the new recruits before they departed for military service.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee presented flowers and encouraged the new recruits.

New recruits cross the bridge of glory as they head off to join the army.

Teachers and students bid farewell to the new recruits as they head off to join the army.

The family encouraged the new recruit to join the People's Public Security Force as he departed for military service.

The 2025 Military Recruitment Ceremony in Mai Son DistrictThe event was held in a solemn atmosphere and the weather was favorable. Attending the event were Comrade Nguyen Thai Hung, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; leaders of the Provincial Military Command; leaders of several provincial and district departments and agencies; and a large number of local people.

This year, Mai Son district has over 200 new recruits joining the armed forces, including 160 citizens participating in military service and over 40 citizens participating in the People's Public Security Force. The selection process for new recruits was rigorous, in accordance with regulations, and met all standards regarding political qualities, educational level, and health. 62 citizens received training on Party awareness, and 64 young people volunteered to enlist, demonstrating enthusiasm, pride, and determination to fulfill their duty to protect the Fatherland.

At the military enlistment ceremony, provincial and district leaders presented flowers, congratulated, and encouraged the new recruits to embark on their mission of building and defending the Fatherland, actively studying and training, maintaining strong political resolve, strictly adhering to military discipline and unit regulations, upholding and promoting the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers, and excellently fulfilling their assigned tasks.

Leaders of Mai Son district light the torch at the 2025 Military Recruitment Ceremony.

Comrade Nguyen Thai Hung and the leaders of Mai Son district presented gifts and flowers to the units receiving the recruits.

Comrade Nguyen Thai Hung and other leaders of Mai Son district presented flowers and encouraged the new recruits.

The atmosphere during the military recruitment ceremony in Phu Yen district.The ceremony took place solemnly at the historical site of the resistance against the French – the Nhọt village forest area, Gia Phù commune. Attending the troop handover ceremony were Comrade Tráng Thị Xuân, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of the Provincial Military Command, several provincial departments and agencies, Phù Yên district, and a large number of people.

This year, Phu Yen district has 155 new recruits joining the armed forces, including 110 citizens participating in military service and 45 citizens participating in the People's Public Security service; 43 recruits have participated in Party awareness training courses. At the handover ceremony, the leaders expressed their confidence that the new recruits will uphold the heroic traditions of their homeland, quickly integrate into the military environment, strive to train, study, cultivate their morals, strictly abide by military discipline and unit regulations, and successfully complete assigned tasks, worthy of the trust and love of the Party Committee, government, people, and families.

The 2025 military enlistment ceremony in Phu Yen district.

Provincial and Phu Yen district leaders presented gifts to the units receiving the recruits.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Yen district encouraged new recruits joining the army in 2025.

The soldiers walk across the bridge of glory.

Friends and family encourage the new recruits.

In the mountainous district of Bac Yen,Attending and encouraging the new recruits as they departed for military service were Ms. Luong Thi Van Anh, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Inspection Committee; and leaders from several provincial departments and agencies.

This time, Bac Yen district has 121 citizens enlisting in the military, including 85 for military service and 36 for the People's Public Security Force. Sixteen citizens volunteered to enlist. 100% of the enlisted citizens meet the health requirements and have at least a secondary school education; of these, 15 have graduated from vocational schools, colleges, or universities; and 45 have received Party awareness training.

To encourage new recruits to enlist, the Party committees, authorities, and mass organizations of the district, communes, and towns presented each enlisting citizen with a savings account worth 1 million VND and many gifts in kind, totaling nearly 360 million VND.

The military enlistment ceremony took place in a solemn, efficient, and economical manner. The new recruits were enthusiastic and excited, showing high determination before embarking on their military service, striving to excellently fulfill their assigned duties.

Military recruitment ceremony in Bac Yen district in 2025.

The Chairman of the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Commission and other delegates presented gifts to the units receiving the recruits.

The Chairman of the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Commission and other delegates presented savings passbooks to the new recruits.

Representatives from the units signed the minutes of the troop handover.

A large number of people came to attend and encourage the new recruits as they set off to join the army.

Yen Chau DistrictThe 2025 Military Recruitment Ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere. Attending the ceremony were Ms. Dinh Thi Bich Thao, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Propaganda Department; representatives from several provincial and district departments and agencies; and a large number of local people.

In this year's recruitment drive, Yen Chau district has 134 new recruits, fulfilling 100% of the assigned quota. Of these, 95 citizens are serving in the military and 39 in the People's Public Security Force. The recruits are Youth Union members, aged 18-26, belonging to the Kinh, Thai, Mong, and Xinh Mun ethnic groups. This year's recruits meet the required educational, health, and political qualifications, including two with university degrees; 100% of the recruits have received Party awareness training. At the recruitment ceremony, provincial and Yen Chau district leaders presented flowers and encouraged the new recruits to continue upholding the traditions of the Ho Chi Minh Army, striving to successfully complete all assigned tasks, and contributing to the building and protection of the country.

Previously, the District Military Service Council organized many practical activities, such as: disseminating information about the Military Service Law; regulations and rules of military units; distributing military equipment and supplies; and giving savings accounts to new recruits. Local Party committees, authorities, and mass organizations presented gifts to citizens enlisting in the military, totaling over 560 million VND; and organized cultural and artistic exchanges to encourage new recruits to enlist and defend the Fatherland.

New recruits will join military service in 2025.

Provincial and Yen Chau district leaders presented flowers and gifts to encourage the new recruits.

The Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department presented flowers to congratulate the new recruits.

Leaders of the Department of Information and Communications presented savings passbooks to the new recruits.

A large crowd of people came to encourage the new recruits as they set off to join the army.

In keeping with the atmosphere of the whole province, Quynh Nhai districtThe 2025 Military Recruitment Ceremony was solemnly held. Attending and encouraging the new recruits as they departed for military service were Comrade Bui Minh Tan, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Internal Affairs Committee; leaders of several provincial departments and agencies, Quynh Nhai district, and a large number of people.

During this recruitment drive, Quynh Nhai district has 138 citizens enlisting in the armed forces, including 100 for military service and 38 for the People's Public Security Force. Three citizens volunteered to enlist. The units receiving the recruits are Regiment 82 - Division 335 (Military Region II), Regiment 754 (Provincial Military Command), and the Provincial Public Security Department. The new recruits were enthusiastic and determined before their departure, striving to excellently fulfill their assigned duties.

The 2025 military conscription ceremony in Quynh Nhai district.

The Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs Department encouraged the new recruits.

The new recruits walk through the gates of glory.

The new recruits bid a tearful farewell to their families.

In Sop Cop district,Attending the 2025 military conscription ceremony were Comrade Luu Minh Quan, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Department; representatives from the Provincial Military Service Council, the Provincial Military Command, Sop Cop district, and a large number of people and students in the district.

During this recruitment drive, Sop Cop district successfully met 100% of its assigned quota with 117 new recruits selected from 8 communes, including 80 citizens joining the Military Service and 37 citizens joining the People's Public Security Service. They were assigned to the following units: Regiment 754 (Provincial Military Command), Provincial Border Guard Command, and Provincial Police Department.

Sop Cop District has carried out thorough and meticulous preparations for the recruitment of young men into the military, ensuring the quality of recruits in terms of numbers, political qualities, educational level, health, and eligibility for enlistment. The recruits are aged between 19 and 27, with an educational level of at least grade 6; among them, one recruit is a university graduate.

The 2025 military conscription ceremony in Sop Cop district.

Delegates attending the 2025 military conscription ceremony in Sop Cop district.

Comrade Luu Minh Quan presents flowers to the new recruits.

Comrade Secretary of the Sop Cop District Party Committee lit the traditional flame.

Delegates presented gifts to the new recruits and the unit receiving them.

Family members bid farewell to the new recruit as he heads off to join the army.

Muong La District CenterThe atmosphere at the 2025 military conscription ceremony was filled with flags, flowers, and excitement. Attending the ceremony were Comrade Nguyen Duc Thanh, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department; representatives from the Provincial Military Service Council; and the Provincial Military Command.

This year, Muong La district has 134 citizens enlisting in the military, including 90 young men joining the military service and 44 young men joining the People's Public Security service. The quality of recruitment is consistent and higher than last year; 86.5% of new recruits have health classifications 1 and 2; 59% have graduated from high school; 100% of the new recruits are Youth Union members; and 25 new recruits voluntarily submitted applications to enlist.

At the military enlistment ceremony, provincial and district leaders presented flowers to congratulate and encourage the new recruits as they embarked on their military service. They hoped that the recruits would uphold the traditions of their homeland and the spirit of youth, continuously train, strictly adhere to military discipline, and excellently fulfill their assigned duties, thus living up to the trust and affection of the Party Committee, government, people, and families.

The 2025 Military Recruitment Ceremony in Muong La District.

District leaders light the traditional flame at the Military Recruitment Ceremony.

The Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department presented flowers and encouraged the new recruits as they departed for military service.

The delegates presented gifts to the units receiving the recruits.

Family members give advice to the new recruits before they leave for military service.

Students in the area bid farewell to new recruits as they head off to join the army.

Joining in the atmosphere of the Military Enlistment Day,At 3/2 Square, Song Ma district held the 2025 military conscription ceremony. Attending the ceremony were Mr. Le Hong Minh, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; representatives from the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Military Service Council, the receiving units, and a large number of officials and people in the area.

This year, Song Ma district was assigned a quota of 169 citizens to enlist in the military. Of these, 120 citizens will perform military service and 49 citizens will perform police service. The quality of recruitment is consistent and higher than last year. The Party Committee, government, and mass organizations of the district, communes, and towns organized a cultural exchange night and presented gifts worth over 500 million VND, encouraging citizens to feel confident and enthusiastic about joining the military.

Leaders of the Provincial People's Committee and Song Ma District People's Committee presented gifts to the units receiving the recruits.

Comrade Le Hong Minh presents flowers to encourage new recruits as they depart for military service.

Family members bid farewell to new recruits as they head off to join the army.

Joining in the festive atmosphere of the conscription day,Thuan Chau district held its 2025 military conscription ceremony. Attending the ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cong, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; representatives from several provincial and district departments and agencies; and a large number of citizens and students.

This time, Thuan Chau district has 211 young men enlisting in the military, fulfilling 100% of the assigned quota. Of these, 155 citizens are serving in the military and 56 citizens are serving in the People's Public Security Force; 100% of the new recruits are Youth Union members, aged 18-24, belonging to the Kinh, Thai, Mong, Khang, La Ha, and Kho Mu ethnic groups. The units receiving the recruits include: Division 355 (Military Region 2); Regiment 754 (Provincial Military Command) and the Provincial Police.

Previously, the District Military Service Council organized the dissemination of the Military Service Law; regulations and rules of the units; distributed military equipment; organized a welcoming cultural night; and the local Party committee, government, and mass organizations presented gifts to the enlisting citizens, totaling over 321 million VND. The new recruits all demonstrated high determination, upholding the heroic traditions of their homeland, and excellently fulfilling their assigned tasks, worthy of the trust and affection of the Party committee and the people of all ethnic groups in the district.

 
Military enlistment ceremony in Thuan Chau district.

Comrade Nguyen Thanh Cong, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, encouraged the new recruits.

The delegates presented savings passbooks to the new recruits.

Leaders of Thuan Chau district presented gifts to the units receiving new recruits.

The rookie stepped onto the podium of honor.

Militia forces and the people bid farewell to the new recruits.

In Van Ho district, a gateway to the city,Despite the cold and foggy weather, the new recruits were full of enthusiasm and eager to enlist. The enlistment ceremony took place in a solemn, serious, quick, and economical manner. The new recruits showed high determination before their enlistment, striving to excellently fulfill their assigned duties, become good soldiers, and contribute to building and protecting the Fatherland.

This year, Van Ho district has 130 new recruits joining the armed forces, including 90 citizens participating in military service and 40 citizens participating in the People's Public Security service. The recruitment process was carried out seriously and in accordance with regulations. The recruits met the standards in terms of political qualities, educational level, and health, and were eligible to join the armed forces. 41 citizens volunteered to enlist, demonstrating their determination and pride in fulfilling their duty to the Fatherland.

Military recruitment ceremony in Van Ho district.

Leaders of departments, agencies, and Van Ho district presented flowers to the units receiving the recruits.

The delegates presented flowers to the new recruits.

The new recruits were excited to be joining the army.

Family and friends bid farewell to the new recruits as they head off to join the army.

With thorough preparation in all aspects, the military enlistment ceremonies in localities throughout Son La province were solemn and well-organized, truly becoming a day of military service, creating a positive impression and having high propaganda and educational value. It created a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere, encouraging and motivating young people to eagerly volunteer to enlist, contributing to building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and progressively modern Vietnamese People's Army and firmly defending the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam.

Source: Son La Newspaper