In the green barracks, the stories of the comrades-in-arms are always full of extraordinary colors. Some people change their fate by chance, and some people rediscover their worth because of an unexpected challenge. Just like this comrade-in-arms who is about to retire with honor and march towards a new life with pride, he was determined to bid farewell to the military camp that he had struggled for 20 years, but because of a small but glorious moment, he chose to put on the military uniform again and stick to his position.
He, a child from the vast fields of Guangxi, walked out of his hometown with a heart full of curiosity when the world had not yet completely unveiled the mystery. Instead of being an obstacle, a junior high school degree became a catalyst for him to seek a higher level. In the melting pot of the army, he was tempered to be more tenacious and more aware of the weight of military duty.
Time is like quicksand, slipping silently through your fingertips. Twenty years passed like an arrow, unknowingly. However, for a soldier, how many storms and rains, how many heavy responsibilities can he shoulder, and how many honors can he reap in the past 20 years? And in the long but flicking years in the army, he sprinkled his youth and sweat on the training ground.
Behind every honor is countless days of hard training and unremitting efforts. grew from a rookie to a regimental commander, and created a strong figure between iron and gunpowder. When he was promoted to colonel, he didn't have much jubilation, only more calm and dignified in his task.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is time for him to bid farewell to his military career. However, at this last moment, when everyone thought that he would naturally remove his heavy armor and enjoy an ordinary life, a seemingly ordinary but vital task tested him once again - combat readiness duty.
On the occasion of the National Day, it is a time for families to reunite and share the joy of family, but for soldiers, protecting their families and defending the country is always the first duty. In the face of the sudden vacancy, he did not choose to avoid or shirk, on the contrary, at the last moment, he stepped forward and guarded the position. This perseverance and dedication has caused the wheel of fate to turn again.
This duty may seem ordinary, but in fact it is crucial: it tests the consciousness of every soldier who is ready to sacrifice his ego to accomplish his mission. He used practical actions to interpret the true meaning of "full bow in a state of readiness for war" and silently conveyed to every young officer and soldier the belief of defending the homeland and the country.
It was precisely because of this seemingly accidental but necessary duty persistence and responsibility that he won the promotion, and finally decided to postpone the transfer plan and fight in the army for another ten years. Until 2021, he retired with honors after 30 years of service.
Perhaps for outsiders, this is just an ordinary thing, but for a soldier, it is the best interpretation of professionalism. The two words "era" carry too much weight and expectation - thank the times for giving them the opportunity to grow and change, and thank the times for witnessing the trajectory of youth burning.
From the fields of Guangxi to the barracks of the troops, from the first time he joined the barracks to the commander of the colonel, and from the imminent transfer of jobs to the choice to fight for another 10 years -- these intermittent connections are a complete picture of that comrade-in-arms sticking to his beliefs and responsibilities.
Every revolutionary fighter should remember that in any situation, you need to be prepared for the challenges and tasks that may come your way. The world is changing, the situation is changing, and the war is changing, and the only thing that remains unchanged is the heart that beats for national security, rushes for national peace, and is ready to fight at any time to defend the homeland and the country.
When standing at the intersection of years and service periods, looking back on the past, and weighing the future between glory and responsibility, please remember: no matter how the service period is extended or shortened, what is truly worth remembering and proud of is the firm attitude and indomitable spirit of always facing the enemy and turning back to the mother.