Eastern Theater Command: As the Spring Festival Approaches, the Atmosphere of War Grows Stronger

Text, Images | Li Jianwei, Jin Limeng, Wang Jun

The Year of the Horse is approaching

The atmosphere of readiness at a certain unit of the Eastern Theater Command Air Force

is becoming increasingly intense

Recently

the unit's airfield saw combat aircraft lined up, engines roaring

as a night-and-day flight training exercise closely aligned with real combat

is in full swing

All officers and soldiers are steadfast at their posts

ready to fight at any time

writing loyalty and responsibility in the skies above—

Above the airfield

several combat aircraft take off in succession, piercing the sky

heading to designated airspace for realistic training

Flight personnel precisely control and coordinate

executing a series of key subjects seamlessly

refining their tactical skills in complex environments

At the flight scene

ground crew meticulously inspect and maintain equipment

they bend down to check and verify

every critical part their fingertips touch

every data change their eyes focus on

interprets the vow of “extreme responsibility, careful maintenance”

they silently uphold the sword in the clouds

As night falls

the fighter jets cut through the sky returning in sequence

checking status, verifying parameters, organizing equipment

officers and soldiers stand their posts in the twilight

preparing for the next sortie of the aircraft

As the holiday approaches, readiness must be strict

the officers and soldiers of this unit always remember their mission

keeping a close eye on the century-long goal of building the army

insisting on consistency between combat and training, promoting combat through training

forging the ability to win in realistic training

guarding the vast skies of the motherland with the iron wings of the eagle

As the New Year approaches, the atmosphere of combat grows stronger

the Air Force aviators are ready and waiting for battle