In early autumn in northern Anhui, a live fire tactical training session was underway at the training ground of a certain army brigade. Affected by enemy fire counterattack, the 2nd artillery vehicle was' damaged 'and the gunner was' injured'! ”Upon receiving a sudden report from the guidance and adjustment team, artillery commander and first level sergeant Zhang Yu leaped onto the "damaged" tank and took over the operations from the gunner. With rich experience, Zhang Yu was able to complete manual gun adjustment, bolt opening, and ammunition feeding operations. Prepare, let go! "With the command, the shell accurately hit the target from the barrel. As a veteran with 16 years of military experience, Zhang Yu is about to retire from active service. Back then, before retiring, my former squad leader achieved a 'full house glory' in his last live fire shooting training. Now, as I am about to leave the military camp, I am leading my comrades to achieve a 'full house glory', which marks a successful end to my military career, "said Zhang Yu. As the retirement season approaches, the reporter saw during an interview with the brigade that the soon to be retired veterans are sticking to their positions and taking the time to pass on their years of training experience to their young comrades. In a certain repair company, soon to be retired soldiers and technicians form a "patrol repair team", shuttling between various equipment maintenance sites, troubleshooting equipment problems and patiently answering equipment maintenance questions for their comrades; At a certain tank company, retired veteran drivers, combined with rich driving experience, conducted one-on-one teaching for young drivers... "Training is combat, I apply to fight alongside my comrades! ”During an interview with a certain company in the brigade, a request letter written by Second Class Sergeant Pan Yipeng left a deep impression on the reporter. Not long ago, the brigade participated in a practical training organized by the higher authorities. Considering that Pan Yipeng was about to retire and worried about his old injuries recurring, the platoon suggested that he stay behind. After learning about the situation, Pan Yipeng submitted a letter of request to the company's party branch and actively applied to participate in training with the team. On duty for one minute, do well for sixty seconds. During the training period, it was scorching hot, and Pan Yipeng was always at the forefront of everything he did. He not only excelled in completing training tasks, but also used training breaks to teach young soldiers practical operational experience. it happens that there is a similar case. During this period, Tang Pengpeng, a second level sergeant of a certain company who is about to retire, also took the time to sort out his professional notes. The reporter flipped through the notes and saw that they were densely packed with "dry goods" such as equipment troubleshooting techniques. The experience summarized by Captain Tang is practical and useful. I will base myself on my position, study and train deeply, and strive to become a sharp soldier like him! "New recruit Li Qiang's words expressed the feelings of his comrades. The leader of the brigade told reporters that as retirement approaches, the standards and enthusiasm of the veterans will not decrease, and they will always stick to their positions in artillery, reconnaissance, communication, and other positions, leaving memories of their military career with a charging posture. In early autumn, a fierce battle was underway in a certain brigade of the 83rd Group Army during a confrontation training session, with the guidance of his comrades. The infantry attack is blocked, and the firepower team is providing fire support! "Upon receiving the order, the officers and soldiers quickly began to prepare for the attack. Unexpectedly, a certain type of artillery ammunition system suddenly malfunctioned. Checking terminal values, correcting shooting parameters, restarting terminal equipment... Faced with unexpected situations, Private Tanaka responded calmly and quickly eliminated faults, ensuring that the firepower team successfully completed the strike mission. Thanks to the careful guidance of class monitor Li Yijian, I was able to effectively handle the special situation. ”Tian Jia told reporters that he only transferred from another position to become a ammunition supplier more than a month ago. To help Tian Jia adapt to his new position as soon as possible, retired Second Class Sergeant Li Yijian took the initiative to move forward and tailored a training plan for him. Under the guidance of Li Yijian, Tianjia's business ability has made significant progress and successfully passed the professional technical assessment organized by the brigade. There are many professional backbone and technical experts among retired veterans, and their excellent skills are valuable assets of the army, which must be inherited and preserved well. ”A leader of the brigade introduced that in the past, after veterans retired, there were "gaps" in some positions, which affected the construction of combat effectiveness. This year, the brigade has planned ahead, investigated and understood the intentions of soldiers who have completed their service period to stay in the team, and organized a mentoring activity for retired veterans. Through methods such as "old mentoring new" and "pairing up", they encourage everyone to pass on their training experience, skills, practical experience, etc. to their comrades around them, helping them strengthen their professional skills and improve their abilities and qualities. These days, Liu Huaiyun, a second level sergeant of a certain company who is about to retire, is shuttling back and forth between the training ground and the study room. He recorded his summary of the operation essentials and maintenance methods of a certain type of armored vehicle into a teaching video, accompanied by detailed step-by-step explanations, so that his comrades could understand and learn at a glance. Liu Huaiyun said, "As I am about to leave the team, I will teach my training experience to my comrades without reservation, and use practical actions to repay the organization's training." During the interview, the reporter learned that many retired veterans of the brigade are racing against time: with the help of squad leader You Xianqing, soldier Li Xin's drone operation skills have improved significantly, and he achieved the first place in the professional assessment during the superior unmanned equipment reconnaissance training; Wang Junnan, a health backbone of a certain battalion, compiled his experience in medical support since joining the army into a pocket book and sent it to his comrades to help young health workers improve their medical rescue capabilities. The stories of veterans inspire new recruits to grow up. 'No struggle, no youth.'. The sweat shed on the training ground is the best witness to my growth path... "In early September, the Anyang Branch of the People's Armed Police organized the" New Veterans Talk about Growth "educational activity. Wang Jiakun, a second level sergeant who was about to retire, took the stage as a representative of the veterans to share his stories of struggle, and the new recruits in the audience gave him warm applause. The stories of veterans' struggles are credible, relatable, and learnable, which can help new recruits find their target direction and accelerate their role transformation. ”The leader of the detachment introduced that with the arrival of the discharge season, they have carefully planned the "New Veteran Talk Growth" education activity based on the actual situation of the unit, selected outstanding soldiers who are about to retire to join the education classroom, shared their stories of struggle based on personal growth experiences, and helped new recruits lay a solid ideological foundation for rooting in and building military camps. Captain Wang, I feel a bit confused about my future development because I couldn't get into my desired position. ”During the communication session, the new recruit Gan Xuetao took the initiative to ask questions. Before enlisting, Gan Xuetao aspired to become a special operations team member, but after joining the company, he was assigned to a duty position. The gap between his dream and reality once made him feel lost. Faced with Gan Xuetao's situation, Wang Jiakun shared his own growth story. I have also experienced job transfers. Faced with dry theoretical knowledge and unfamiliar equipment, I always maintained a fighting attitude and conscientiously fulfilled my job responsibilities. After the job transfer, Wang Jiakun took the initiative to change roles, actively adapted to the new position, and steadily improved his business abilities. Due to his excellent coaching skills, he was awarded the title of "Excellent Coach" by the headquarters. The growth story shared by Wang Jiakun resonated with the thoughts of the new recruits and also helped Gan Xuetao break free from any ideological barriers. In order to further inspire the growth of new recruits with stories of veterans, the detachment has recently launched a wide range of "Learn from Veterans, Praise Veterans" supporting activities, selecting outstanding veterans who are about to retire to form a preaching team, and entering the squad in batches to tell stories of struggle and share growth experiences. In addition, the detachment combines the growth records of new recruits and arranges targeted assistance for retired veterans to help them walk the path of military life through words and deeds. The sound of camel bells sends off the old soldiers as autumn wind gradually rises and autumn leaves fall. Another group of veterans have taken off their shoulder patches and put down their steel guns, bidding farewell to the military camp where they once struggled and honed their skills. On the occasion of parting, veterans gaze at the bright red military flag, sing resounding military songs, touch familiar fighter jets, and bid farewell to dear comrades on the plateau, border checkpoints, and islands. Recalling their military career, the resounding footsteps on the battlefield seem like yesterday, and the passion for serving the country still surges in the hearts of the veterans. This is a farewell autumn, and also a season to start again. Veterans will bid farewell to their second hometown with the most beautiful memories of life, leaving behind the green camp that once sweated day and night, and embarking on a new journey of life. Let us send our sincerest wishes to them, wishing them to always maintain their true colors and embark on new paths, and not disappoint their youthful achievements. Salute, veteran! Goodbye, veteran! (New Society)