Sofia, the Female Soldier of the Liaoning Ship, Your Commendation Has Arrived Home!

The commendation letter carries the unparalleled honor of soldiers. On the eve of the Spring Festival, various places organized activities titled "Caring for Meritorious Soldiers, Delivering Commendation Letters to Their Homes," creating a strong atmosphere in society that values the military and supports military families, inspiring officers and soldiers to root themselves in the barracks and strive for achievements.

In Karamay, Xinjiang, a visiting group delivered the commendation letter and a letter of consolation to the parents of Sophia, a female soldier on the Liaoning aircraft carrier, allowing them to share in this moment of glory.

In 2025, Sophia was awarded third-class merit for her outstanding performance in combat readiness training.

Family member of a meritorious soldier: Today, we are especially happy and honored! This commendation letter is earned by our child’s hard work and is also an affirmation from the military. As parents, we will take good care of the family at home, allowing her to serve with peace of mind and achieve new accomplishments!

In Huaihua, Hunan, the commendation letter was presented as a special "gift" at the wedding of a meritorious soldier, adding glory to the festive atmosphere. In Chongqing, Guizhou, Liaoning, and other places, military and local leaders presented ribbons to the families of awarded soldiers, enhancing the sense of honor and pride among military families. They also provided health check-ups and warm medication services for military families, encouraging them to continue supporting officers and soldiers in the barracks and to achieve new accomplishments on the journey of strengthening the military, bringing glory to their hometowns.

Wife of a meritorious soldier, Wu Yuling: When I received this commendation letter, I felt very happy and excited. I believe he will continue to "stay true to his original aspiration and keep his mission in mind" in his future work. You can continue to serve in the military with peace of mind; I will take care of everything at home. You serve the country, and I will take care of our family.

In Wuhan, Hubei, and Liaocheng, Shandong, local military recruitment offices, in conjunction with the Veterans Affairs Bureau, held a ceremony to present commendation letters to the families of awarded soldiers and conducted recruitment promotion activities. Dozens of military families received commendation letters from the military, while representatives of young recruits witnessed their glory on-site, conveying the honor of soldiers through respectful actions and igniting the enthusiasm of youth to enlist.

Gong Ning, Veterans Affairs Bureau of Guancheng County, Shandong Province: Today, we organized this ceremony to vigorously promote the glorious tradition of supporting the military and their families, and to implement specific measures to make military service a respected profession in society. This also encourages more aspiring youth to join the military, dedicate their youth, and serve the country.

Eligible young recruit, Fan Hua: For me, this is a vivid lesson in ideals and beliefs, showing me that behind this honor are soldiers who steadfastly guard their posts day and night, striving and fighting. It also reveals the silent contributions and deep understanding of military families behind this honor. All of this has given me a more concrete and profound understanding of the term "soldier."