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500-day campaign receives war memorabilia, martyr
500-day campaign receives war memorabilia, martyr records
The donated materials include files on three martyrs’ personal belongings, burial records and maps identifying the graves of 21 martyrs at K76A Hospital, and decoded documents relating to Unit 962, linked to artefacts unearthed during excavation work at Le Thi Rieng Park in Hoa Hung ward.
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Nationwide archive review backs search for fallen soldiers' remains
Initial screening of records related to fallen soldiers, military campaigns, battles and key operational areas has identified numerous files that could provide crucial leads for the ongoing search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers' remains.
Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to recovering all fallen soldiers’ remains
The launch of the search and recovery operation for martyrs’ remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City on July 6 is part of the nationwide 500-day campaign launched in April in Quang Tri province ahead of the 80th anniversary of Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947–2027), underscoring Vietnam’s determination to better care for people with meritorious service and fulfil the long-standing aspirations of martyrs’ families nationwide.
500-day campaign: race against time to identify fallen soldiers
500 days and nights of intensified efforts to search for, collect, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers: A sacred bridge to bring them back to their homeland soon
Quang Tri: Ground-penetrating radar deployed to search for mass graves of fallen soldiers in Quang Tri
500 days and nights spent searching for names for those who have become part of the nation
Hue City: High-tech applications used to search for mass graves of martyrs from the 1968 Tet Offensive
Jun 25, 2026 12:26
Upholding the principle of "Drinking water, remembering the source" and fulfilling the sacred responsibility to those who fell for national independence, on the evening of June 25th, the authorities of Hue City officially deployed ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to survey and search for suspected mass graves of martyrs within the Hue Imperial Citadel area of Hue City.
Dong Thap: Intensive campaign launched to collect DNA samples from relatives of fallen soldiers whose information has not been identified
Jun 24, 2026 12:39
The People's Committee of Dong Thap province has just issued a directive to launch a campaign to collect DNA samples from relatives of martyrs whose information has not yet been identified, with the participation of many departments, agencies, and the People's Committees of communes and wards.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra: Accelerate DNA sample collection to ensure the completion of the "500 Days and Nights" Campaign's objectives
Jun 24, 2026 12:38
Emphasizing that the search for and identification of the remains of fallen soldiers is a responsibility before history and an expression of gratitude to those who sacrificed for the Fatherland, Central Party Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra requested all levels and sectors to accelerate the collection of DNA samples, ensuring the completion of the "500 Days and Nights" Campaign's objectives.
Vietnam, US seek stronger defence cooperation
Jun 22, 2026 21:54
The minister reaffirmed that Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence would continue to coordinate closely and facilitate efforts to search for US personnel missing in action (MIA) during the war. He also called on the US to share more information, documents and belongings related to Vietnamese soldiers and support Vietnam in enhancing DNA analysis capabilities to identify war martyrs’ remains.
Quang Tri accelerates the 500-day campaign to collect the remains of fallen soldiers
Jun 21, 2026 12:38
The profound gratitude towards those who sacrificed for the Fatherland is being concretized by Quang Tri province through decisive action in the 500-day campaign to search for, collect, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. With encouraging initial results, the campaign is entering an accelerated phase with many groundbreaking solutions in both personnel and communication efforts.
8th National Congress of Vietnam War Veterans' Association kicks off
Jun 17, 2026 11:14
The 8th congress holds great significance, reviewing the achievements and lessons from the previous term, setting future directions and electing a capable leadership team to lead the association in fulfilling its missions.
Vietnam seeks expanded US partnership in searching remains of martyrs
Jun 13, 2026 21:54
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra highly valued Texas Tech University’s contributions to Vietnam, particularly its support for training high-quality human resources, and the VNCA’s role in the initiative to account for Vietnamese missing in wartime.
Cao Bang launches "500-day campaign to intensify the search, collection, and identification of the remains of fallen soldiers"
Jun 10, 2026 12:22
In anticipation of the 80th anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2027), the Steering Committee for the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyrs' Remains in Cao Bang province organized a conference to implement the "500-Day Campaign to Intensify the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyrs' Remains". Ms. Ha Nhat Le, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and Head of the Steering Committee, chaired the conference.
Quang Tri: Digitizing information and collecting DNA samples to identify 1,320 martyrs at Ba Doc Cemetery.
Jun 09, 2026 12:22
On June 9th, at Ba Doc Martyrs' Cemetery, the Steering Committee 515 of Quang Tri province organized the collection of biological samples, digitization of information, and handover of remains of martyrs for DNA testing of graves with incomplete information.
Ho Chi Minh City: Modern technology helps identify mass graves of martyrs in Le Thi Rieng Park
Jun 09, 2026 12:21
The application of a combination of geophysics methods such as ground-penetrating radar and resistivity measurements is expected to help more accurately identify the mass grave of martyrs in Le Thi Rieng Park. This solution also provides an important scientific basis for the survey, excavation, and collection of martyrs' remains after nearly 60 years.
Hopefully, the families of fallen soldiers will no longer have to wait
Jun 08, 2026 12:23
Robert Ambrose Connor, a former American soldier who fought in Vietnam, has become a companion on the journey to find the remains of fallen soldiers, hoping to help end the pain of war and bring those who have fallen back to their families.
500-day campaign helps strengthen Vietnam – Laos special relations: Lao official
Jun 06, 2026 12:00
Laos will do its utmost to direct relevant agencies, local authorities and military units to coordinate closely with Vietnamese counterparts in carrying out the campaign, affirmed a Lao military official.
Excavation of a mass grave of martyrs on Truong Chinh Street, Quang Ngai
Jun 05, 2026 12:25
On the morning of June 5th, in the Truong Chinh street area of Dak Cam and Kon Tum wards, Quang Ngai province, the National Steering Committee for the Search, Collection, and Identification of the Remains of Martyrs held a ceremony to lay flowers and incense and commenced the excavation, search, and collection of martyrs' remains. This is an important step in finding and bringing back the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Tet Offensive of 1968 to their comrades and hometowns.
Communication drive promoted for 500-day campaign to locate, identify fallen soldiers’ remains
Jun 02, 2026 10:32
Under the plan, all central and local media outlets are required to launch columns on the campaign, maintain regular coverage, and produce at least five to seven in-depth reports each month in key search areas. Media agencies will also be encouraged to gather and verify valuable information and develop high-quality products in both Vietnamese and foreign languages, including feature articles, documentaries, reports and short videos.
Military Region 9 is implementing a plan to search for, collect, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers
May 29, 2026 12:24
Implementing the "500-day campaign to intensify the search, collection, and identification of the remains of fallen soldiers," Military Region 9 is currently collecting tens of thousands of remains of unidentified and partially identified fallen soldiers from cemeteries in Vinh Long and Can Tho cities for DNA testing, contributing to the identification of the remains of fallen soldiers.
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