On January 31, Duy piloted a SU22 in a training session. At 12:27 pm, while landing, the aircraft encountered a problem. The pilot was ordered to parachute, but he tried to fix it instead. The aircraft eventually crashed and he died.
Duy, 31, was the Deputy Squadron Leader, Chief of Staff of Squadron 1 of Air Force Regiment 921, Division 371 of the Air and Air Defence Force.
The badge is a noble title granted by the HCYU Central Committee for Vietnamese youth union members, youths and children who perform brave acts or make outstanding achievements in security, national defence and social order and safety; prevent negative phenomena and social evils; and bravely protect and save others and property of the people and the State in urgent situations.
The Ministry of Defence also decided to promote Duy's rank from Captain to Major Colonel.
Art programme celebrates Vietnamese army's 80th anniversary in Laos
An art programme featuring performances of artists and students from the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school took place in the Lao capital of Vientiane on December 19, marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22).