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On a cold winter day in 1982, I stood at the door of the barracks, filled with the sadness of my imminent parting and uncertainty about the future.
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With the military uniform in my hand that was about to be handed back, I was ready to leave, looking forward to returning to that peaceful civilian life. However, just as I was about to step out of this door and step towards freedom, the company commander found me.
There was an indescribable persistence and anticipation in his eyes: "I know you're ready to leave, but a group of new recruits have just arrived in the barracks, and they need experienced people to guide them." ”
His words made me hesitate. Life in the barracks is harsh and challenging, but it is also my pride and glory. Facing the serious and expectant gaze of the company commander, my heart began to waver.
I took a deep breath of cold air, trying to clear my mind. Eventually, I nodded and agreed to the company commander's request to postpone my discharge for five days. For five days, I'm going to spend time with a group of fledgling recruits and help them find their place in this iron-blooded barracks.
Over time, I became involved in the basic training of recruits, from organizing personal equipment to teaching them basic tactical moves.
Every morning, I would run with them on the playground at the dawn of the morning, and my heart was gradually infected by their enthusiasm and curiosity. Especially Xiao Li, his eyes always flashed with longing and respect for military life.
His questions were always so sharp that I had to think more seriously about how to answer them better and how to help them grow more effectively.
Once, during a training session, Xiao Li did not perform well in shooting training and appeared very frustrated. I walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and told him from my experience as a veteran: "In the military, every failure is a sure way to success."
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What matters is how you learn from your failures. He looked up at me, the frustration in his eyes gradually replaced by determination. At that moment, I realized that my words had a different weight on these recruits.
In the days that followed, I led them through challenge after challenge, from harsh physical training to complex tactical maneuvers.
Every time I see their progress under my guidance, I feel an indescribable sense of satisfaction in my heart. This is a feeling that I can't experience in the calm folk life.
Towards the end of these five days, the company commander came to me again, with an unprecedented seriousness on his face: "You have shown extraordinary leadership and responsibility in these few days. Not only do you help recruits adapt to military life, but you also bring out the best in them. ”
He paused and continued, "The higher-ups are interested in letting you stay as a full-time instructor. It's an opportunity for you to make a bigger impact. His words made my heart ripple.
That night, I walked alone in the night of the barracks, the stars were sparse and the cold wind was biting. I pondered the possibilities of this new role and what it meant for my personal future.
The barracks and alleys around him, every stone, seem to tell its own story. And I, would I like to continue weaving my story here?
My heart became unusually heavy at this moment, but it was also very clear. I love life here, I love this iron-blooded brotherhood, and I love the feeling of being able to guide these young people to grow up. Eventually, my decision was made.
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I chose to stay and take on this challenge not only because I felt a passion for my job, but also because I saw the difference that this position can bring to these young people. This decision was perhaps the most important turning point in my life.
On the night I decided to accept my new position, I barely had my eyes closed. My mind replays in my head like a movie, and every scene is intimately connected to the barracks.
I think of the sweat of every training, the smiles of every comrade-in-arms, and the days when we grew together in the midst of challenges. All this made me even more determined in my decision to stay.
Early in the morning, I stood on the training ground and watched these recruits train in the morning glow, and my heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of responsibility. I know that from this moment on, I am not only their instructor, but also their guide on the road to growth.
And Xiao Li, the young man who always finds opportunities in challenges, stands out in the team. The gratitude in his eyes for my decision to stay was one that made me feel a deep sense of satisfaction.
However, just as I was basking in the joy of my new role, an unexpected training accident occurred. In an actual combat exercise, Xiao Li almost caused serious consequences because of an operation error.
Although no one was injured in the end, the incident shocked the entire camp and made me feel deeply stressed. This was my first severe test as an instructor, and my decision-making and coaching skills were put on the table.
During the investigation meeting after the accident, my superiors severely criticized me. I must admit that my negligence in some details may have contributed to this accident. In the face of such accusations, I feel deeply remorseful and frustrated.
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Just as I was about to take full responsibility, Xiao Li stepped forward, confessing his mistake and emphasizing that he had failed to strictly follow the operating procedures.
At this moment, I realized that my role was not only to teach them how to be qualified soldiers, but more importantly, to teach them how to take responsibility in difficult situations, how to be responsible.
Xiao Li's actions made me understand that despite the challenges, the work I am doing is quietly changing the hearts and values of these young people.
That night, I was once again alone in the silent camp, and the cold wind under the stars seemed to tell me that the real challenge had just begun.
But at the same time, I'm proud because I know that I'm not just teaching them how to fight, I'm teaching them how to be better people. This sense of responsibility and accomplishment made me even more convinced that I had made the right choice.
As time went by, my life in the military began to improve. Every day, watching these recruits grow into qualified soldiers, my heart is filled with immense pride and satisfaction.
Xiao Li has also grown into an excellent leader, and his growth has convinced me that my choices have not only changed my destiny, but also profoundly affected the lives of these young people.
On the day I was discharged, I didn't leave, but chose to stay. In retrospect, that winter decision was so precious.
It not only allowed me to find my true passion and belonging, but also made me realize that in every choice we make in life, there is a hidden power to change our destiny.