Above the sentry post under the sky
2026-04-03
The battle position listens to the wind. "My name is where I stand." Early morning is the time when the airport wind is strongest. A series of piercing sounds hit Sergeant Liu Lei's eardrums, as if rough cloth was repeatedly rubbing around the watchtower. He has become accustomed to it. The whistling wind is a lasting mark on the military career of every soldier who steps on this outpost. The veterans who left the guard company of a certain unit of the Air Force Aviation University often exclaim in an exaggerated tone, "Oh, that wind almost knocked down the watchtower!" "Class leader, do you know how many types of wind there are? ”During the patrol, Private Yan Xiaokui suddenly asked, "I have summarized that some make a loud noise, some make a low buzzing sound, and the most unbearable thing is the current situation - roaring, making people unable to open their eyes, unable to open their mouths..." Despite the strong wind, the two of them were like two bows bent but still moving forward. The words they had just spoken were instantly torn away by the strong wind. Even the ears of military dogs have changed from standing upright to lying down. Pilots control the wind, take off against the wind, correct crosswinds, that's the skill of soaring in the blue sky. The security guards guarding the airport, on the other hand, are more sensitive to the "temper" of the wind - good wind can make the summer sweat soaked camouflage dry faster; The cold wind can freeze eyelashes together in the cold winter without leaving a trace. Security guards rely on two legs to support themselves. ”When Yan Xiaokui first joined the company, Liu Lei broke his fingers and told him, "One is to endure hardship, and the other is to persist in enduring hardship." Liu Lei never expected that after stepping into this land marked as "difficult and remote," his heels would be so deeply rooted. Over the past five years, Liu Lei has felt that he has "matured" in this sandstorm. He can silently write the relevant chapter clauses in the security duty manual. The previous complaints have quietly dissipated. Her girlfriend said painfully at the end of the video: "You are getting old because of the wind." The facial oil and facial mask she sent could not resist the mark of sand on Liu Lei's eyes. This land has always remained open. Loneliness, like the wind, seeps into the hearts of the soldiers. Young chest, full of ambition, but also enduring the wear and tear of mediocrity. Therefore, the vigilant gaze and the freedom of the soul need to reach a tacit understanding - like a prominent tree in the wilderness, always maintaining a standing posture in a corner where no one is watching. At the sentry post, Sergeant Liu Chunlei likes to silently sing songs in his heart. This young person who has studied ethnic vocal music condensed his high pitched voice into a small tune flowing from the bottom of his heart. Gradually, he and his comrades collected the "Heartbeat Song List" on the guard post - deeply moved by the heroic deeds of "enemies rot and turn into soil, warriors shine and turn into Venus"; Amidst the heroic spirit of 'spring thunder beats the war drum for me, and the red sun shines upon me to annihilate the enemy', I am even more uplifted; Amidst the reluctance of 'sending off comrades and embarking on a journey', I savor deep affection... The melody is silent, and the guards remain focused. Once, before the flight mission was completed, an animal crossed the fence and entered the airport. Liu Chunlei leaped down the steps from the guard post and ran wildly for over a hundred meters to drive him away. A few minutes later, the last fighter jet landed smoothly. Returning to the post, Liu Chunlei still hummed a song in his heart and scanned the surroundings with his eyes like torches. It wasn't until he was laid off that he realized the vigorous leap he had just made, causing the heels and soles of his boots to crack, and his calves to be scratched by grass leaves and branches along the way. The camouflage pants were covered in mud, blood, and sand. There is a lyric in the song 'With Me': 'My name is where I stand'. ”Liu Chunlei said, "It's easy to stand, just straighten your back; but it's also difficult to stand, you have to keep going. If standing is my value, then I have to stand with success." Youth chasing the wind "Only by running can you feel the wind." Young guards sometimes solemnly "comment" on the war eagles taking off and landing on the runway in the distance. The flight path of a pilot during takeoff and landing is sometimes like another form of "ID card". Private Wang Qingye, despite his young age, boasts of his "ability" - being able to identify these flight paths and "guess" the flight instructor who is flying. Look! This grounding is as light as a feather falling, it must be the left instructor. "" The glide line is a bit high, and this student is probably going to be scolded by the instructor today. "The guard who cannot fly is the closest to the flight and also the farthest from it. The song "The Song of the Air Force Guard" sings: "The war eagle flies high and I stand guard." Most of them, until the day they took off their uniforms, may not have witnessed a cockpit or touched a joystick. Wang Qingye admitted that those speculations in his mind are sometimes just for the purpose of finding a sense of existence. He couldn't forget that on the first day of the platoon, he stood in front of the propaganda board of "Be vigilant and defend the country" and was repeatedly reminded by the squad leaders, "The front line is under your feet!" In the study room where the guard platoon was not large, the names of the young soldiers never stopped on the borrowing cards of the flight science popularization books. They like limited edition figurines, new sneakers, and also like the soaring eagle. On that desk, the soldiers spontaneously purchased airplane models - from trainer planes to the latest fighter jets - arranged in a straight line like a formation of soldiers, each holding their heads high. Whenever flight trainees come to the guard company for training, their dormitory is always the most popular. Soldiers and flight trainees crowded together, discussing the maximum range of Y-20 and the cruising altitude of J-20. If someone asks for professional terms such as "envelope" or "flap", they will immediately receive a look of admiration. Sand and stones move back and forth, grass and trees wither and wither, and the feet of the guards are like roots, always tightly attached to the ground, supporting the heavy responsibility. In recent years, the security company has fully incorporated drones into the entire process of emergency riot control plan disposal. Private Liang Shuning, who has experience in drone control, has a place to use his skills. He attended the company's debate and training meeting to discuss the scenario application and control standards of drones. This is a revolutionary upgrade of the sentinel's' eyes'. During a drill led by superiors, the emergency squad leader and second level sergeant Xie Changqing suddenly received a report from the drone reconnaissance team. He immediately organized his forces and deployed actions based on real-time feedback footage, completing the encirclement during the shouting gap and properly handling this' special situation '. Originally, this was a "surprise attack" test by the staff of the agency. Xie Changqing and Liang Shuning were praised for this. However, before participating in tasks such as reconnaissance and red blue confrontation, they repeatedly asked themselves, "What is the purpose of our duty and standing guard?" Youth could not tolerate prolonged confusion, and they were searching for an answer. Second level Sergeant Hui Jianwen is a sergeant platoon leader and also an idol in Liang Shuning's heart. Hui Jianwen once represented the company in the Air Force Station Guard Professional Competition. During training, he suffered a torn leg ligament. Shortly after recovering from the surgery, he returned to the training ground to train and teach, becoming a well-known "ace" of the company. Your problem is that you think too much and do too little. ”Hui Jianwen told Liang Shuning, "Soldiers, just do what they say, and do it to the extreme." These ordinary "struggles" are very specific to every security guard: Hui Jianwen just had his second child, but felt guilty for not accompanying him enough; Gai Wanwen used a third waist protector, and lumbar muscle strain often made his back pain unbearable; Despite the heavy workload and preparation pressure, Chai Zeling still gritted her teeth and maintained a charging posture. A beautiful scenery is not just a big tree that supports the sky, but also a small grass that cannot be blown down by the wind, right? ”In the phone of Captain Gao Runsheng, there is a cherished photo - on National Day, a friend visited Wangjiaping in Yan'an and saw a row of connected old houses next to Chairman Mao's old residence hanging signs that read "Guard Squad". He took a picture and sent it to him, saying, "You've worked hard!" After a moment of contemplation, Gao Runsheng replied, "Serve the people." That night, Gao Runsheng posted a WeChat Moments with a screenshot of the "10.1" kilometer trajectory he ran to celebrate the birthday of his motherland, with the caption "Only by running can you feel the wind." The sentry post controlled the wind. "Defending one square meter is amazing." There are few battle positions, so the mission is condensed into one square meter. About meters; There are also very few battles, and the time is strictly limited to around 2 hours. And this is the combat space and time of the security guards. Their military trajectory is divided into precise intervals, always like that sharp edged military blanket, square and meticulous. Gripping the gun tightly, the military is powerful, and the guards and soldiers are so glorious! ”However, obtaining such recognition is not easy. Once, the squad leader noticed that Private Hou Jianhang was in a low mood and couldn't muster the energy to do anything. Upon closer inquiry, it was discovered that a comrade from a neighboring unit had returned beyond his leave on that day. Hou Jianhang saluted and followed the rules to inquire about the cause and report for release. When he returned to his post, he faintly heard a sentence: '... look at the door...' Although the comrade later apologized, the grievances that were stuck in his heart could not be ignored. Saying we're not angry is fake, "Hou Jianhang admitted," but the squad leader told me that our position is the 'face' of the army. When the people look at us, they know what kind of soldiers are; when the superiors look at us, they know what kind of troops are; when comrades look at us, they know what kind of team style they are. Being a sentinel is sacred, and it's sacred at this level. "During the discharge season, Hou Jianhang bid farewell to the squad leader. Before getting on the bus, the squad leader pinched his arm and said, "Don't underestimate this one square meter. A one square meter defense is remarkable because it is the first line of defense for guarding the takeoff and landing of the war eagle! Standing at this checkpoint, one must have the determination to stand firm in the wind." This one square meter checkpoint embodies the style, discipline, willpower, and combat effectiveness of a military unit. Its power is tangible and intangible: its military posture corrects the external image of this group of soldiers; Belief shapes their inner temperament. Whoever comes to the security company will involuntarily become tense. In the summer of 2024, when Captain Zhang first took office in the company, he caught up with the biennial security training competition. From training staff to company leaders, he always felt like everyone was' watching me '. Later, Captain Zhang realized that it was "the standards of the company looking at me." "The appearance of a cadre is the appearance of a soldier." He said, "For the police guards, to some extent, it is not me who shapes the company, but the company that forges me." Private Fu Zihao faced setbacks and wiped away tears with his sleeve. His sentence broke people's stereotype of post-00s soldiers: "Class leader, it's okay, I can digest it myself. I don't want to be noticed in this way. If possible, I would rather win recognition with my own efforts and honor." Here, Corporal Pei Haoyu was severely criticized by the class leader, but he always remembered the class leader's words: "If you come here to make a living, don't choose this place. Since I am the class leader for military training, I must tell you right and wrong. If you make a mistake, it is my dereliction of duty." A group of people, doing one thing together, will definitely succeed. In that martial arts competition, the company achieved two outstanding results: second place in the team and second place in the individual. Not long ago, the company contacted 11 veterans who had left the guard company and asked them to talk about what the company had given to them. Some of them have successfully taken the entrance examination, some have returned to campus for further studies after retiring from the military, and some have served as key members in their sister units. On the other end of the video, Zhao Zekun, who was discharged from the military four years ago, recalled emotionally: "Cherish time, bravely take on responsibilities, challenge myself, persist in exercise... The platoon taught me to endure troubles and guard my heart." On New Year's Eve, platoon leader Tang Jiajun took the initiative to replace the new soldier's sentry post. He stood with a gun, waiting for the fireworks that were about to bloom in the distant city. The security guards are on duty every day, and there are always people absent from meals at any time. Each class is missing a family photo, they are all lacking
Edit:Momo Responsible editor:Chen zhaozhao
Source:People's Liberation Army Daily
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