The flag-saluting ceremony during the Party admission ceremony aboard Ship 609. Photo by courtesy/VNA
New Party member Nguyen Van Tien with Party members of the Party Cell. Photo by courtesy/VNA
New Party member Nguyen Van Tien (right) receives the Party admission decision. Photo by courtesy/VNA
Party Cell of Ship 609 admits new Party member at sea
On December 22, 2025, during a long-term mission of watchkeeping, patrol and protection of national sovereignty at sea, the Party Cell of Ship 609 (Flotilla 811, Brigade 125) held a Party admission ceremony at sea for outstanding individual Nguyen Van Tien, a professional serviceman of the ship. The ceremony took place in the open sea, while the unit was on duty, and coincided with the anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 – December 22, 2025), giving it special significance for the new Party member and all officers and soldiers of Ship 609. Photo by courtesy/VNA