PANO – 88 ‘young soldiers’, including 16 schoolgirls, in the age group of 14-17, participated in the military summer semester 2012, “How Steel Was Tempered”, in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri Province, on June 22nd.
The 10-day military class was organised by the Quang Tri Union of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth, in association with the Provincial Military High Command and Department of Education and Training.
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| 88 ‘young soldiers’ at the opening ceremony |
During this course, trainees will learn about national defence, environmental protection, fitness, self-control and responsibility in the atmosphere of military discipline.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Deputy-Secretary of the Quang Tri Youth Union, affirmed that the military class will help participants be aware of their shortcomings and their abilities in order to become a good citizen. Through the program, the organizing panel also hopes that troops of the Vietnam People’s Army will contribute to building up a future dynamic, creative and patriotic young generation for the country.
Translated by Van Hieu