The "Volunteer Army War Song Company" of a brigade of the 74th Group Army integrates the victory gene into the blood of officers and soldiers——

　　In the new era, the battle song of the strong army is even louder

　　■Liberation Army Daily reporter Zhang Leifeng Chen Dianhong Special correspondent Huang Hai

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　　Seventy years ago, the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, composed of outstanding Chinese sons and daughters, held high the banner of justice to defend peace and resist aggression. It was majestic and energetic. It crossed the Yalu River, fought side by side with the Korean people and the army, and cooperated closely. After nearly three years, In the end, he won a great victory in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.

　　The War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea was a war imposed on the Chinese people by the imperialist aggressors. It was a war for the Chinese people to defend their homeland and maintain world peace and justice. In this extremely cruel war, the volunteer soldiers wrote heroic songs that swallowed mountains and rivers, created a miracle in the history of human warfare, played out the national power of New China and the military power of the People's Army, and forged the great spirit of resisting the United States and aiding Korea.

　　History is like an eternal coordinate, inspiring and guiding people. Standing at a new historical starting point and looking back at the war that took place 70 years ago, we have a deeper understanding of the significance of the victory in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Beginning today, the People’s Liberation Army Daily has launched the column "Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the War of Resisting the United States and Aid Korea·A Tour of Heroes and Models" and "Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the War of Resisting the United States and Aid Korea. Please pay attention to the good style of practice.

　　"Brilliant and arrogant, crossing the Yalu River..."

　　In the Northwest Desert, battle artillery lined up at the training ground of a brigade of the 74th Army, ready to go. Before the start of the exercise, the "Volunteer War Song Company" of the brigade held a solemn oath ceremony.

　　"The Battle Hymn of the Chinese People's Volunteers used to be my Lian Lian Song. It embodies my company's fighting spirit of'heart to the party, not afraid of powerful enemies, and daring to win'. We must not only inherit well, but also practice well!" As soon as the instructor Wu Qi's voice fell, his vigorous singing sang in the desert, the blood of the officers and soldiers diverged, and the roar was shaking.

　　The battle song travels through time and space and returns to the bank of the Yalu River 70 years ago. In 1950, before crossing the Yalu River to fight in North Korea, Ma Fuyao, the then instructor of the company, wrote a passionate poem overnight: "Ambient and powerful, crossing the Yalu River..."

　　This poem was revised and published by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Bojian. It was composed by musician Zhou Weizhi and became the "Battle Hymn of the Chinese People's Volunteers." The battle song sounded like a "spiritual missile" dropped on the battlefield, inspiring countless volunteers and soldiers not to be afraid of sacrifice, and to move forward.

　　Over the past 70 years, every major task, the company has held an oath ceremony to sing the war hymn. Generations of officers and soldiers, inspired by the war hymn and oath, have repeatedly launched charges to the new "high ground."

　　At the beginning of 2017, the army adjusted and reformed. As soon as the non-commissioned officer Chen Junguang bought a house and settled in the original station, he received the order to move the defense. In the face of difficulties, he wrote in the book of determination: "Resolutely obey the party's command and go wherever the party asks!"

　　Wu Qi told reporters that over the years, the company has persisted in taking the stories and songs of the war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea as its spiritual nourishment, sorting out their era background, spiritual essence, telling them well, and passing them on well, and they have gathered majestic forces that have joined the reform and strong army.

　　"We are the'Volunteer Battle Song Company', we should take the lead and fight the tough battle!" Soon after the new rocket launchers were installed, the company officers and soldiers rode the new equipment to go to the Gobi Desert for live-fire drills. The company commander Li Yong took the initiative to ask for it, representing the entire company to fight for the most difficult task-to explore new ways of playing new equipment in special areas.

　　Upon receiving the task, the company cadres brought the backbone of the artillery squads into the Gobi hinterland ahead of time, conducted field exploration and research, and successively overcame problems such as the construction of the sandy land launching position, the temperature control of the gravel ground chemical, and the influence of strong winds.

　　Inspired by the spirit of the war song, the officers and soldiers of the entire company took full strength to overcome difficulties, vying to add luster to the flag and power of the company. Only half a year after the new equipment was installed, the company not only successfully passed the live-fire test, but also ranked first in the total score of the brigade with the highest hit rate, and was named the "Shen Cannon Company".

　　"China's good sons and daughters, unite with one heart..." With this cohesive and vigorous force, the officers and soldiers brought back each honor to the company. Since 2017, the company has won the collective second-class merit for three consecutive years. It has been commended by the theater army as a grassroots construction model unit and a military training unit for the third consecutive year. Last year, it was commended by the group army as a "blade company".

　　The battle song resounded through the training ground, and the honor was written on the battle flag. The "Volunteer Army Warsong Company" has gone through the smoke and fire, overcoming all obstacles and achieving one after another brilliant victories. During the interview, the reporter felt most profoundly from the company officers and soldiers, which was their perseverance and desire to “see for nothing but victory, and cherish nothing for victory”, because they deeply understood from the glorious memory of suffering: peace It will not fall from the sky. The powerful national defense and army are the shield to stop war and the sword of peace.

　　(This article was published on the 1st edition of Liberation Army Daily on August 31, 2020)