CCTV News: On the 91st anniversary of the "September 18th" Incident, all troops of the entire army organized various forms of commemorative activities to inspire officers and soldiers to always remember history and be determined to fight and strengthen the army.
This morning (September 18), a brigade of the 83rd Army organized a mourning activity of "Don't Forget the National Shame and Revitalize China" in the Cultural Square to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the outbreak of the "September 18th" Incident. The officers and soldiers lined up in an orderly manner to observe silence collectively to commemorate the martyrs. A brigade of the Eastern Theater Command Army, which is being trained in the field of the northwest desert, also held commemorative activities on the battlefield today. The officers and soldiers solemnly raised their right hands and reviewed the military oath. After the ceremony, the officers and soldiers also reviewed history through the form of a story meeting, calling on the officers and soldiers not to forget the national humiliation and strengthen their awareness of fighting.
Instructor of a brigade of the 83rd Army Army Guo Songshan: As revolutionary soldiers in the new era, we will surely remember history, never forget the national humiliation, constantly carry forward the fine traditions of our army, practice hard to win battles, and shoulder the sacred mission of defending our country.
Deputy Brigade Commander of a brigade of the Eastern Theater Command Army Zhou Shuangcheng: We must use history as a mirror and use history to show our ambitions, establish a sense of crisis, tighten the string of preparation for war, carry forward the fighting spirit of "one is not afraid of hardship, two is not afraid of death", always stay in a state of waiting for war, and when the motherland and the people need it, come when it comes, fight when it comes, and win when it comes.
Remember history and strive to strengthen the army. Today, the Yueyang Detachment of the Hunan Corps of the Armed Police organized a combat readiness drill, and the officers and soldiers carried out training on issues such as assault boats' water formation driving and equipment and material delivery, which stimulated a powerful motivation for training and preparation while testing the combat readiness level. After the drill, the officers and soldiers also held a special ceremony to review the party oath on the boat.
Captain of Yueyang Boat Brigade of the Hunan Corps of the Armed Police Force Su Xingyu: Remembering the history of the War of Resistance and carrying forward the spirit of the War of Resistance is to use the red tradition to inspire the spiritual motivation for training and preparation for war, and to always base yourself on your own duties, practice your fists hard, and practice your skills to make due contributions to maintaining social stability and ensuring the safe and prosperous lives of the people in the resident.
Today, in Siping City, Jilin Province, the local military sub-district sent more than 70 foreign national defense education counselors from garrison units to more than 120 primary and secondary schools in the jurisdiction to carry out open national defense education classes for more than 10,000 teachers and students. Officers, soldiers, teachers and students carried out red-themed class meetings face to face, creating patriotic calligraphy and painting activities, further enhancing teachers and students' belief in patriotism and support for the military.
At Botou Experimental Middle School in Cangzhou, Hebei, local staff from the People's Armed Forces Department told teachers and students about the historical background of the "September 18th" Incident, and played a projected documentary of the "September 18th" Incident, warning and educating students not to forget the national humiliation and be prepared for danger in times of peace.
Student of Cangzhou Botou Experimental Middle School Liu Shuhan: I will study hard, work hard, master more cultural knowledge, and contribute my own strength to the prosperity and strength of the motherland in the future.
Botou Guangming Primary School held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the theme of "September 18th". Xinhua Primary School organized students to visit the former site of Botou, the Urban Work Department of North China Bureau, to pursue the red footprints and promote the red spirit.
In front of the Martyrs' Memorial Hall of the Yuhang Anti-Japanese War, Young Pioneers, retired soldiers, and party members and cadres presented flower baskets to the martyrs, all bowed in silence three times, and presented white chrysanthemums to express their lofty respect and infinite condolences to the revolutionary martyrs. Afterwards, everyone walked into the Yuhang Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, listened to the staff's explanations, and watched exhibits, pictures and text records. Historical photos and revolutionary scenes shocked the hearts of every visitor.
