Standing guard on the distant island

Amid the vast sea on the northern islands of the country, while people on the mainland welcome the New Year, officers and soldiers stationed on Bach Long Vi Island Special Zone (Hai Phong City), the island farthest from the mainland in the Gulf of Tonkin,  quietly maintain the rhythm of life in these “steel fortresses” between sea and sky. At this frontline of the waves, night watch shifts continue without pause. Fortifications and defensive positions are meticulously inspected, while combat plans are practiced with precision. Every meter of sea and every inch of the island remains under control. The peace of the homeland begins with the steadfast vigilance of the island soldiers, who never relax their guard for even a moment.

Officers and soldiers of Radar Station 490, Regiment 151, Naval Region 1 consistently maintain a high level of combat readiness.

Radar Station 490 of Regiment 151 under Naval Region 1 conducts drills to ensure the security and safety of the nation’s airspace and maritime areas.

For the officers and soldiers serving on the northern islands of the country, currently on duty in the Bach Long Vi Special Zone.

Recreational, cultural, and artistic activities are regularly organized for officers and soldiers on Bach Long Vi Island, creating a joyful and warm atmosphere that helps ease homesickness in this distant outpost.

The harbor at the Bach Long Vi Special Zone serves as a safe shelter from storms and provides refueling for fishing vessels undertaking long voyages in the nation’s exclusive economic zone.

A high level of vigilance is always a top priority for officers and soldiers stationed in the Bach Long Vi Special Zone.

The Bach Long Vi Special Zone holds a particularly important position in safeguarding the nation’s sacred sovereignty over its seas and islands in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Quoc Viet