China News Service, Fuzhou, August 30 (Shi Yongming, Tu Chuangquan Ye Chen) On the 30th, the Mobile Detachment of the Armed Police Force Fujian Provincial Corps solemnly held the 2021 summer and autumn soldier retirement ceremony. Hundreds of full-service soldiers used their last military salute to the Armed Police Force. Flag farewell.

Welcoming the flag of the armed police force.

Photo by Shi Yongming

　　The ceremony kicked off amid the loud national anthem.

The officers and soldiers of the detachment lined up neatly in the auditorium, and all the retired soldiers were rigorous and energetic, and the scene was solemn and solemn.

"To the flag of the armed police force-salute!" With the commander on the scene, accompanied by the sonorous step of the flag guard, all the officers and men solemnly raised their right hand in salute and welcomed the flag of the armed police force into the venue.

　　Su Lianghua, the detachment leader, read out the retirement order.

The moment they heard their name, many retired soldiers had tears in their eyes.

They who had been in the barracks and were hardened into steel, now they are about to let go of their glory and embark on a new journey of life.

Thinking back to those youthful years, looking at the close comrades around them, their faces were full of nostalgia and reluctance.

The comrades unloaded the logo clothing for the retired soldiers.

Photo by Huang Zuwan

　　"Send my comrades, embark on the journey, silently tears, camel bells ringing in my ears..." With the melodious camel bells, the leader of the detachment and the remaining comrades unloaded their logo costumes for the retired soldiers.

At that moment, the golden collar, cap badge, and fiery red epaulettes all seemed to be telling the past of life in the barracks.

At the scene, the remaining officers and soldiers embraced the retired soldiers affectionately, and many of them had their eyes wet.

　　"This is a farewell ceremony and a charge..." After the retired and remaining soldiers spoke, Li Xinbiao, the political commissar of the detachment, made a affectionate speech on behalf of the detachment party committee and all officers and soldiers, and addressed all the retired soldiers on the development of the detachment. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for their outstanding contributions and encourage them to stay true to their original aspirations, to move forward, and to make new achievements on the new journey.

Retired soldiers embraced with their remaining comrades.

Photo by Huang Zuwan

　　This day happened to be the birthday of Lai Chenxi, a retired superior soldier, and the squadron also arranged a special birthday party for him.

After the retirement ceremony, he said: "Farewell to the Armed Police Force flag on this birthday, which I will remember for life. This kind of full ritual is the best birthday gift."

　　At the ceremony, Corporal Da Vazeren was selected as the representative of retired soldiers and walked onto the podium. The leader of the detachment unloaded his logo costume and put on a big red flower.

In the five years since he joined the army, he has grown from a Tibetan youth to a well-qualified special forces member and squadron backbone. He has left many inspiring stories and forged close friendship with his comrades.

On the eve of leaving the team, he said goodbye to his comrades and said "Tashi Delek" to each other.

The last military salute.

Photo by Huang Zuwan

　　"Growing up in the army is the greatest gain in our life. Taking off our uniforms, we are still brave soldiers." Retired soldiers have expressed that they must carry forward the traditions of the army, always maintain the true qualities of soldiers, and ride the wind and waves and overcome thorns at a new starting point. Create a glorious chapter on the journey.

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