Gac Ma "Immortal Circle" lives on as epic in Vietnamese hearts

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Soldiers in Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago always stand ready to firmly protect the nation’s sacred maritime sovereignty. (Photo: VNA)
Patrolling on Truong Sa island. (Photo: VNA)
Marine forces guarding Truong Sa island conduct round-the-clock patrols to protect the nation’s sacred maritime sovereignty. (Photo: VNA)
Officers and soldiers on Song Tu Tay island patrol at sea. (Photo: VNA)
Troops patrol to safeguard sovereignty in the waters around Truong Sa Dong island (Photo: VNA)
Troops patrol to safeguard sovereignty in the waters around Sinh Ton island. (Photo: VNA)
Gac Ma "Immortal Circle" lives on as epic in Vietnamese hearts
The “Immortal Circle” formed by the brave soldiers at Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago on March 14, 1988 has become an eternal symbol in the hearts of the Vietnamese people, inspiring resilience and resolve to safeguard the nation’s sacred seas and islands.