Recently, a farewell ceremony for newly enlisted soldiers in the first half of the year was held at the Huang Jiguang Memorial Square in Zhongjiang County, Sichuan Province. More than a hundred new recruits, wearing red flowers on their chests, lined up neatly and embarked on a new journey under the cheers of the local people. My name is Huang Bo, and I am the nephew and grandson of Huang Jiguang. I am the 18th descendant of the Huang Jiguang family to join the army... "Standing under the statue of Huang Jiguang, Huang Bo expressed his heartfelt longing for the upcoming military career. Zhongjiang County is the hometown of the special combat hero Huang Jiguang. In 1951, Huang Jiguang enlisted in the army from Zhongjiang County. In October 1952, during the Battle of Shangganling to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Huang Jiguang, who was only 21 years old, bravely opened his arms and used his chest to block the machine gun holes in the enemy's bunker despite being injured in multiple parts of his body and running out of ammunition. This demonstrated the heroic spirit of Chinese soldiers who dared to fight and win, and their unwavering determination. After Huang Jiguang's sacrifice, his mother Deng Fangzhi was heartbroken, but still sent their youngest son Huang Jishu to the battlefield. In 1958, before returning to China, Huang Jishu specially came to the highland where his brother Huang Jiguang had died in battle and brought back a handful of soil mixed with shrapnel. Deng Fangzhi planted this piece of soil under the pear tree in the yard and established a family rule: "Children of the Huang family, whether boys or girls, as long as they meet the conditions, must join the army and defend their country when they grow up!" "I grew up listening to the battle stories of Third Grandfather (Huang Jiguang)," Huang Bo said. Growing up in a heroic family, when I was young, the elders often mentioned Third Grandfather. In the fourth grade of elementary school, he learned the text "Huang Jiguang" and gained a better understanding of the deeds of his third grandfather Huang Jiguang, who sacrificed himself to block the bullet hole. During high school military training, the instructor talked to everyone about the combat experience of the special grade combat hero Huang Jiguang. In addition to his pride, Huang Bo's admiration for Grandpa San became even stronger. When I grow up, I also want to join the army and become a good soldier like Grandpa San! "Huang Bo secretly made up his mind. Huang Bo is 19 years old this year and just entered university last year. After the conscription channel was opened in the first half of this year, he rushed back to Zhongjiang County to register for the military, walking from the hero's hometown to the military camp. It is understood that the airborne unit that Huang Bo is about to go to is the unit where Huang Jiguang was stationed before his death. I want to take the gun from Grandpa San's hand and become a qualified soldier... "Huang Bo said. Every year, pear blossoms bloom, and the spirit of heroism is passed down from generation to generation. Over the years, the descendants of the Huang family who grew up under the pear blossom tree have always adhered to their family rules. Before Huang Bo enlisted, 17 descendants of Huang Jiguang had already joined the army. Currently, there are four members of the Huang family serving in the military, including Huang Bo's elder brother, Huang Kai, who is serving in a certain unit in Hebei Huang Yongjun, nephew of Huang Jiguang, retired soldier, and deputy director of the Huang Jiguang Memorial Hall, introduced. Huang Yongjun is the 12th soldier of the Huang family. (New Society)