Regiment 93 celebrates 20th anniversary of its traditional day

Major General Vu Dai Duong, Deputy Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service speaks at the ceremony. Photo: Nguyet Ha  Major General Vu Dai Duong, Deputy Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, presents flowers to congratulate the regiment at the ceremony. Photo: Nguyet Ha Attending the ceremony were Major General Vu Dai Duong, Deputy Commander of the Air Defense–Air Force Service; Colonel Dang Hong Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Commander of Division 367; Colonel Tran Nam Trung, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of Division 367; along with other delegates. Delegates attend the ceremony. Photo: Nguyet Ha Reviewing the 20-year tradition of development, dedication, and growth, Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Khuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Commander of Regiment 93, stated: On September 20, 2005, the Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army signed Decision No. 1056 to upgrade Missile Battalion 93 under Missile Regiment 261 into Missile Unit 93 (under Division 367).

Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Khuong, Commander of Regiment 93, delivers a speech to review tradition. Photo: Nguyet Ha

Missile Unit 93 was established, inheriting the name and glorious tradition of Missile Battalion 93, carrying the historic mission of safeguarding the southern skies of the Fatherland. The unit was equipped with the S-300PMU1 missile system, a multi-channel air defense system with high mobility and advanced technology.

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Do Trung Hieu, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of Regiment 93, reads a letter of commendation from the Minister of National Defense at the ceremony. Photo: Nguyet Ha

In its early days, officers and soldiers were mobilized from various units across the division, while facilities remained limited, living conditions difficult, and the newly equipped weaponry - particularly the S-300PMU1 missile system - posed additional challenges. This system required the officers and soldiers to possess high professional qualifications, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to and master advanced technical equipment.

Authorized by the Minister of National Defense, Major General Vu Dai Duong, Deputy Commander of the Air Defense-Air Force Service (far left), presents the Certificate of Merit from the Minister of National Defense to Regiment 93. Photo: Nguyet Ha

On May 22, 2013, the Ministry of National Defense issued a decision to reorganize the Missile Unit 93 into the Missile Regiment 93 – the current Regiment 93 under Division 367. The reorganization not only addressed the issue of dispersed forces but also enhanced coordination capabilities and contributed to breakthroughs in overall quality and combat readiness. Since then, Regiment 93 has become a key air defense force, fully equipped with modern missiles and anti-aircraft artillery, ready to defend the Fatherland’s skies.

 Lieutenant Colonel Pham Minh Tri, Deputy Commander of the Dong Nai Provincial Military Command (right cover), authorized by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presents Regiment 93 with a banner from the Provincial People's Committee with the content: "Solidarity, loyalty, creativity, determination to win" on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the unit's traditional day. Photo: Nguyet Ha 

Inheriting the tradition of Missile Battalion 93 during the resistance war against the U.S. imperialists and its remarkable achievements in combat, development, and growth, on December 16, 2024, Regiment 93 was awarded the title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces by the State President. Numerous collectives and individuals were honored with prestigious awards by the Party, State, and the army.

The Chief of the Air Defense - Air Force, Division 367, Dong Nai Province Military Command and the regiment leaders take a photo at the ceremony. Photo: Nguyet Ha

Building on its heroic tradition, Regiment 93’s officers and soldiers today remain united, striving to overcome challenges while focusing on developing a clean and strong Party Committee and building a fully strong, exemplary unit. In recent years, Regiment 93 has stood at the forefront of the Emulation Movement for Decisive Victory of Division 367. In 2024, the Ministry of National Defense awarded the regiment the Emulation Flag, recognizing it as a “Well-Trained Unit,” meeting the standards of a fully strong, exemplary unit. The Party Committee of Regiment 93 has excelled in its duties for many consecutive years. On August 19, 2025, the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province presented the Regiment with the banner “Unity, Loyalty, Creativity, Determination to Win.” Performance at the ceremony. Photo: Nguyet Ha

Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Vu Dai Duong, Deputy Commander of the Air Defense-Air Force Service, commended the achievements of the officers and soldiers of Regiment 93 in recent years. He also urged the Regiment to build on these successes, continue to accomplish new feats, and successfully carry out its missions, contributing to the steadfast defense of the southern skies of the Fatherland.

On this occasion, General Phan Van Giang, Member of the Politburo, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defense, sent a commendation letter to the unit’s personnel and issued a Certificate of Merit to Regiment 93 and Division 367 for their outstanding performance in training, combat readiness, military development, and national defense.

Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee Vo Tan Duc also issued a provincial banner to Regiment 93, along with Certificates of Merit to three collectives and ten individuals for their achievements during the 20th anniversary celebration. 

By Nguyet Ha - Translated by Thu Cuc, Thu Ha