Tens of thousands of young men were present at the ceremonies throughout the country.
In 2022, Hanoi was assigned to recruit nearly 4,500 young men for military and public security services. New recruits are mainly aged 18-20 years old.
Despite suffering pains in legs, Truong Thi Ha, who lives on Phan Boi Chau Street, Hanoi, came to say goodbye to his son. She burst into tears at the ceremony.
Nguyen Thi Loan from Bach Dang Ward encouraged his son Mai Xuan Thanh to do his duty.
New recruit Nguyen Nhat Phong took photos with his relatives.
The young men were presented with flowers before leaving home for their army service.
The moving atmosphere at the sending-off ceremony.
The northern province of Lang Son has recruited 1,494 people for both military and public security services this year. The ceremonies for new recruits were also held in different localities, including HCM City, Quang Binh, Thanh Hoa, Danang and Bac Giang this morning.
