China News Service, Wenzhou, June 20 (Reporter Pan Qinwen) "Haixia -" "Here." With a voice of historical vicissitudes, it broke through the time of Jiajiazi. On June 20, on the Dongtou Island in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, the sea breeze was blowing, and the Dongtou Pioneer Women's Militia Company celebrated its 60th anniversary. After 60 years of washing up, the years have changed and generations of "Haixia" female militia have changed. What remains unchanged is the heart of "love the island, martial arts, and dedication."
Sixty years ago, under the call of the "Big Office Militia Division," a group of fishermen who planted sweet potatoes and raised kelp picked up their steel guns and committed themselves to defending their country and defending Haiphong. Their story was written into a novel "Island Women's Militia", and changed into a movie "Haixia", which caused a sensation. Since then, "Haixia" has become synonymous with the company's female militiamen, which has been handed down from generation to generation.
Chen Yulan, who served as an instructor in the Dongtou Pioneer Women's Militia Company for more than 20 years (data map). Photo courtesy of Dongtou Propaganda Department
Unite to defend the island
Dongtou is one of the 14 island areas (counties) in China. Before 1957, there were only male militia organizations in Dongtou. Since most of the young men were mainly fishing, they went out to sea all year round, and part of the responsibility for consolidating Haiphong fell on the shoulders of women.
In the late 1950s, the military and civilians on the island responded to the call of "all soldiers" and "large-scale militia divisions" at that time. The women's militia company came into being during this period. Its predecessor was the Dongsha Beisha women's militia platoon. In September 1978, the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Military Region gave the company first-class merit and awarded the honorary title of "Dongtou Pioneer Women's Militia Company".
The Dongtou Pioneer Women's Militia and the Women's Militia conducted counter-impact exercises (data map). Photo courtesy of Dongtou Propaganda Department
Over the years, "Haixia" has been based on islands and has a deep focus on coastal defense. It has implemented military-civilian joint defense with multiple companies stationed on the island. It has adhered to "joint heart, joint defense, joint training, joint text, joint construction", united, fighting side by side, fighting Island solid edge.
"I am a fisherman girl, and I joined the female militia team at the age of 18. At that time, many of my comrades'put down their children and took up guns' to defend the island." said Chen Yulan, who had been an instructor in the company for more than 20 years. As the company's first instructor, she witnessed the company's glory and experienced the hardship of the female militia. At that time, the female militiamen were obliged to participate in the company’s work without any subsidies; not only that, but Chen Yulan also lost her left ear hearing and lost her young son.
Talking about dedicating the most precious years of his life to the company, Chen Yulan said frankly that I was sorry for not being able to take care of the family, but never regretted it. "The company is my home. We are dedicated to defending the island and defending the people. The people have a high opinion of us. I realize that women can also make a great contribution to society. I am willing to let go of everything for the company."
Chinese children are more curious and do not like red clothes and arms. Over the past 60 years, a batch of fishermen from the fishermen have moved forward and forward, and more than 2,000 "Haixia" have now "graduated" from the Dongtou pioneer female militia company.
Dongtou Pioneer Women's Militia training photo. Photo courtesy of Dongtou Propaganda Department
Strictly training to stick to the island
"Although we are not boys, we defend the island, regardless of gender." Chen Yingying, the current company commander of the Dongtou pioneer women's militia company.
In the minds of many "Haixia" girls, there is always an unwillingness to lose-"Who says that women are inferior to men and can not be seen by others. Practice!"
Since its establishment, the women's militia company has participated in major training missions and conducted military subject reporting performances on many occasions. Has won 75 medals, 92 certificates, 128 pennants, and more than 180 certificates; 77 people have been rated as "sword gunner", "shooting expert" and "training model" by the Zhejiang Military Region and above; more than 20 participated in competitions, Repeatedly won the championship.
Wang Yingfeng, political commissar of the Ministry of Human Resources and Military Affairs of the Dongtou District, told reporters that the female militia did not lose their eyebrows. The performance of the female militia not only did not lose to the male militia, but also trained even harder.
On the training ground, the girls practiced again and again under the scorching sun, and some players continued training with minor injuries. Are they tired? "Tired! But glorious. A group of people are struggling with the same goal and have a fulfilling life every day." He Jiao Jiao, who had just joined the women's militia company for more than three months, replied.
The Dongtou pioneer women's militia not only has strict military training, but also does not want to lag behind in social construction and the creation of peace. The female militiamen actively undertake emergency and heavy tasks such as anti-Taiwan rescue, mountain forest fire prevention, accident rescue, and emergencies. In recent years, they have dispatched more than 1,500 militia and 229 vehicles and rescued 121 people together with the island troops. In 2014, he cooperated with the public security officers to carry out public security patrols, go to the station, patrol the pier, and check the beach to maintain social harmony and stability.
Over the past few decades, many "Haixia" have left the company and embarked on all walks of life in society. But when the company needed it, they greeted each other with a phone call and they were obliged to return to the team immediately.
The word "Haixia" is shining on the island and shining brightly. In Dongtou, some three generations of grandchildren have joined the company as militia, and some three sisters are in the same company. For the 24-year-old Chen Xue, becoming part of "Haixia" seems to be doomed. "My grandma and aunt are both'Haixia people', their experiences have infected me, and their spirits are very encouraging to me."
Dongtou Pioneer Women's Militia training photo. Photo courtesy of Dongtou Propaganda Department
Selfless dedication to build islands
"Peaceful service, emergency response, and wartime response". At present, the Dongtou Pioneer Women's Militia Company has fully played the role of the commando team and the new army in emergency rescue and disaster relief, stability maintenance, poverty alleviation and spiritual civilization construction. An important force for economic and social development.
In recent years, the Dongtou Pioneer Women’s Militia Company has inherited and promoted the Haixia spirit of “love the island, martial arts and inspirational dedication”, insisted on taking military preparations as the traction, and actively participated in local economic, political, cultural and social construction.
Earlier this year, the new coronary pneumonia epidemic was raging. On January 29, Dongtou District sounded the epidemic prevention assembly number, and only 8 people in the Dongtou Pioneer Women’s Militia were able to go out on duty, and they were responsible for the duty at the intersection of the Lingni Embankment, the forefront of the epidemic prevention in Dongtou District. From 5:00 to 5:00 PM, two shifts rotate for 20 consecutive days. According to incomplete statistics, a total of nearly 5,000 registered vehicles and more than 7,000 personnel were inspected, more than 800 vehicles and more than 2,500 personnel were advised to return, and they were on duty 29 times in seven villages and community sites.
As a member of the “new generation” of the Dongtou Pioneer Women’s Militia Company, Zeng Xiuhong stated that as the “Haixia” in the new era, in addition to completing high-quality military training tasks, it must actively participate in local construction and serve the masses. His own actual action polished the "Haixia" signboard.
The Haixia spirit also affected the local people. Chen Qianqian, the young man of Dongtou, believes that it is necessary to learn and carry forward the "Hai Xia" tenacious and hard-working will, and to exert its youthful strength in social construction. (Finish)