Do Not Forget September 18! All Military Units Conduct Various Activities to Commemorate the Martyrs

Today is September 18th. 95 years ago on this day, the shocking September 18 Incident broke out. The September 18 Incident not only marked the beginning of the Chinese people's War of Resistance against Japan but also opened the curtain on the world's anti-fascist war. On the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, various activities are being carried out by all military units. The vast number of officers and soldiers, while reflecting on the glorious years and commemorating the heroic martyrs, are strengthening their loyal military spirit, consolidating the momentum for a strong military, and reinforcing their firm belief in training and preparation for war.

The sound of alarms echoes, reminding us of the pain of our mountains and rivers; the immortal souls inspire the will to strengthen the military. From the front lines of field training to historical memorial venues, military personnel stand in formation, bow their heads in silence, reflecting on the fourteen years of bloody struggle of the Chinese nation, deeply mourning the difficult years, and paying heartfelt tribute to the revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Wu Lipeng, a certain brigade of the 71st Group Army: History is the best textbook and the best wake-up call. We will closely focus on practical combat standards for training and preparation, maintain a state of readiness, and shoulder the mission of strengthening the military and revitalizing the army.

In every martyr cemetery, in front of the revolutionary martyr memorial, the officers and soldiers stand solemnly, bow their heads in silence, and lay flowers, further solidifying their ideals and beliefs in serving the country through a strong military.

Yuan Zihang, 926th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force: Pursuing the revolutionary spirit of the heroes who fought bravely and were not afraid of sacrifice has deeply shocked and inspired me. As a revolutionary soldier in the new era, I will remember history, inherit the spirit of the heroes, strengthen my skills, and contribute to safeguarding the peace of the border.

At a certain field training ground in Weifang, Shandong, at a training site on the Tibetan Plateau, and in a certain bridge training water area... the officers and soldiers are revisiting their party oath, transforming their patriotism and determination to strengthen the military into practical actions for training and preparation, using their combat skills to protect the homes of the people and defend the peace of the mountains and rivers.

Wang Weipeng, a certain brigade of the 73rd Group Army: As a revolutionary soldier in the new era, I will use history as a spur, discard complacency, and tighten the strings of preparation, using practical actions to fulfill the solemn vow of "defending the home and the country, not yielding an inch of land."

In historical venues such as the Chinese Communist Party History Museum, the Jiangqiao Anti-Japanese War Memorial, and the Memorial Hall of the 62 Martyrs, the officers and soldiers listen attentively to historical explanations, experiencing the pain of national humiliation and the courage of national resurgence through scenes of tragic history and episodes of glorious past in immersive education.

Qi Linghui, a certain brigade of the 72nd Group Army: We will transform our deep remembrance of the revolutionary martyrs into practical actions for training and preparation, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and effectively fulfilling the mission and tasks assigned by the Party and the people in the new era.