Look! Do I look like a soldier now?

Recently,

the Naval Aviation University held

a graduation ceremony for new recruits and an open day event

inviting family members to enter the military camp

to witness firsthand how young boys

are tempered into steel

and grow into qualified naval soldiers.

At the graduation report site,

the new recruits stood in neat formation,

showcasing the results of three months of training

all in this moment.

There were no extra slogans,

only solid and reliable skills.

The formation marched in, each step resonating.

Heads up, chests out, arms swinging, legs kicking.

Those actions repeated thousands of times

have long been etched into muscle memory.

This group of young soldiers

has shed their loose and naive demeanor,

developing the unique temperament of a soldier.

Every sound of footsteps hitting the ground

is a beat of growth.

Every upright figure

represents the responsibility of defending the homeland.

The subject demonstration was full of military flavor.

Signal flags rose and fell in the air to convey messages.

Combat techniques were swift and fierce.

Close combat offense and defense were clean and efficient.

Stabbing drills were sharp and quick.

Shouts echoed through the sky,

showing the blood and guts of a soldier.

The dagger drill was impressive.

The shouts were loud and clear.

Tactical formations changed flexibly.

Concealed advances and coordinated actions were seamless.

Tactical comprehensive drills

were a test of the training results.

Simulating a complex battlefield environment,

it honed the soldiers' ability to handle situations on the spot.

In the viewing area,

parents who traveled from afar

witnessed their once childish children shed their naivety,

now dressed in military uniforms, resolute and courageous,

with pride shining in their eyes.

The graduation ceremony concluded,

the solemnity of the event lifted,

and the camp welcomed the warmest "family and friends."

Family members entered the training ground,

immersively experiencing the hardcore daily life exclusive to soldiers,

closely touching every drop of sweat and effort

that contributed to the new recruits' growth.

Entering the new recruits' dormitory,

the tidy living quarters,

the neatly arranged "tofu blocks,"

and the orderly placement of personal items

all reflect the rigorous and meticulous style of soldiers.

The long-standing concern and thoughts,

after witnessing it firsthand,

turned into the most solid comfort and pride.

A military camp appointment,

a witness to growth.

This open day at the military camp

not only allowed family members to closely feel

the spirited demeanor of these young soldiers,

but also built a bridge of connection between the military camp and families,

with family ties as the bond.

With passionate youth heading to the mountains and seas,

in military uniforms protecting the homeland,

now, this group of naval soldiers

is about to embark on new missions.

In the future, they will carry their sincere aspirations,

forge ahead on the path of strengthening the military,

and guard the vast maritime territory of the motherland with their youthful blood.

Authors: Shi Wenrong, Zhu Jinrong, Liu Zhedong, Wang Tian, Liu Jing, Wang Runxin, Zhang Yongchao, Wang Qijia, Ji Hao, Zhang Xuefeng, Guo Nianlong, Li Yaqi, Ai Qi, Wang Tianzuo.