After Typhoon No. 13 (Kalmaegi) passed, the house of Pham Ton Nu Le Kieu’s family in Hamlet 3, Xuan Loc Commune, Dak Lak Province, was left with only its foundation amidst piles of rubble and mud.

Party General Secrectary To Lam has written an article highlighting the loyalty of the Viet Nam People's Army and its imporant role in safeguarding the national independence and sovereignty as well as in boosting the all-round development of the country. The following is the Viet Nam News Agency's transaltion of his article.