For more than 20 years working as a “daughter-in-law to hundreds of families”, Captain Phan Thi Hieu has always been loved by the officers and soldiers of the unit for her diligence, dedication and sense of responsibility in her work. Despite harsh weather or difficult kitchen conditions, she always ensures quality meals, hygiene and safety, and on time.

Captain Phan Thi Hieu and her teammates prepare meals for the soldiers.

The job of feeding the soldiers seems simple, but requires meticulousness, carefulness and a deep love for the job. Every day when it is her turn to be on duty, she is there at 4:30, quietly lighting the fire, preparing ingredients, and starting to cook breakfast so that at exactly 6:00, the soldiers have a hot, nutritious meal. Ms. Hieu shared simply: "The soldiers work hard in training, so I have to try even harder to make sure they eat well and are full so that I can feel secure in completing my mission." Having stuck with the job, Ms. Hieu is all too familiar with unexpected situations. That is why, on hot summer afternoons with temperatures exceeding 40°C, power outages, and sweat pouring down, she still perseveres in lighting the wood stove, ensuring meals are on time, not making the soldiers wait.

Not only devoted to her unit, Captain Phan Thi Hieu is also a good wife, a good mother, taking good care of her family. Her husband is also a soldier, often on duty at the unit, so she takes care of most of the housework and childcare so that he can work with peace of mind. Many days, after returning home from a tiring day at work, she continues to cook dinner for her children, staying up all night to take care of her sick children. The next morning, when the whole family is still asleep, she rushes to the unit to prepare breakfast for the officers and soldiers. On cold winter days, by the fire, she cooks and takes the opportunity to call her children to dress warmly, eat breakfast, and go to school on time. Although it is hard, her love for her family and her responsibility for the unit are always combined, creating great motivation for her to constantly strive and contribute.

Major Hoang Trung Dong commented: “Comrade Phan Thi Hieu is a typical example of responsibility and dedication to work. Not only does she ensure good meals, she also proactively proposes menu improvements and improves the nutritional quality of soldiers. She always exudes the image of an exemplary, emotional and responsible soldier-feeder.”

Article and photos: TRA MY

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