Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

As the reveille sounded in the morning, the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company began a new day. Today was relatively simple: dismantle the tents and return to the camp.

However, there's no need to run back. Troop transport trucks will come to pick them up, taking a detour from another road. They will be taken to yesterday's drop-off point, then ride in infantry fighting vehicles back to the company headquarters, where they will have a dinner party that evening.

Of course, there is also something special today: a belated induction ceremony for the deputy company commander who has been in office for some time.

After breakfast, the tents were packed up, and everything was packed away. Shi Jin blew the assembly whistle, and all the soldiers of the Seventh Company quickly lined up and assembled.

Gao Cheng stood at the front of the line and said, "Let me tell you about our deputy company commander. I'm sure you all know him. Usually, the soldiers' induction ceremony is held in their respective squads."

I admit that I misjudged him at first and thought our deputy company commander was a bit weak, but after this period of time, I believe everyone has seen the truth. Here, I sincerely apologize to Deputy Company Commander Zhang.

"Since everyone's here today, let's hold a belated induction ceremony for our deputy company commander. What do you all say?"

Gao Cheng is like that; he's a bit stubborn, but once he realizes he's wrong, he'll sincerely apologize. How could someone like that not improve?

Upon hearing this, the soldiers applauded and cheered. Over the past few days, they had been completely convinced of the deputy company commander's actions.

Gao Cheng reached out and pressed down, and the sound immediately subsided.

Hong Xingguo stepped forward, emphasizing political and ideological work on such occasions, which proved very effective.

"Our Steel Seventh Company's induction ceremony has been going on for over forty years, longer than any of us are old, not to mention our years of service."

Our deputy company commander has been here for a while now, and everyone knows him. It's obvious to all that everything Deputy Company Commander Zhang has done since he arrived has been in line with the spirit of our Seventh Company. He has truly embodied the spirit of the Seventh Company. That's why we're holding this belated induction ceremony today.

For the soldiers of our Seventh Company, this ceremony has been performed many times, but I hope the veterans can still feel the pride and honor of our Seventh Company from this ceremony.

As soon as Instructor Hong Xingguo finished speaking, Gao Cheng shouted, "Comrade Zhang Anbang's induction ceremony is about to begin."

He then walked up to Zhang Anbang, who was standing ramrod straight, his fist almost hitting Zhang Anbang's face, and shouted emphatically, "Comrade Zhang Anbang, hold your head high. Even if bullets are coming at you, you have to stand firm like this, understand?"

Zhang Anbang stared at the fist hurtling towards him without blinking, and shouted back, "Understood!"

Then Gao Cheng made a standard back turn, walked in step to Hong Xingguo's side, turned around and stood facing all the soldiers.

With a shout from Takashiro, "Begin!"

Shi Jin and Wu Liuyi carried two flags over and walked to the front of the line. They changed from marching in step to goose-stepping, swung the flagpole in a three-stage spear-spear style, and walked past the front of the line with their heads held high.

Zhang Anbang kept a close eye on the flag throughout the entire process, and the stirring music was already playing in his heart.

Shi Jin and Wu Liuyi walked past the ranks, turned to march in step, then turned right and stood the flagpole on the ground, the flag fluttering in the wind under the sunlight.

The bright red company flag bears eye-catching large characters: one side reads "Armored Tiger Steel Seventh Company," and the other side reads "Blood-Soaked Vanguard Steel Seventh Company."

Gao Cheng and Hong Xingguo walked to the company flag and stood facing Zhang Anbang. Gao Cheng then spoke loudly, "Comrade Zhang Anbang, how many men are in the Steel Seventh Company?"

Zhang Anbang was naturally aware of the traditions of the Seventh Steel Company, having read the company history and heard about them from Shi Jin the previous night.

He also shouted out loud, word by word, "The Steel Seventh Company was founded during the Korean War and has retained its designation ever since. It has a history of 56 years, during which a total of 4,931 people have become members of the Steel Seventh Company."

"Comrade Zhang Anbang, what number soldier were you in the Seventh Steel Company?"

"I am the 4,932nd soldier of the Steel Seventh Company. I am proud of myself, and I am equally proud of the 4,931 soldiers who preceded me!"

"Comrade Zhang Anbang, do you still remember the predecessors of the Steel Seventh Company who sacrificed their lives for the country?"

"Yes, in the 56-year history of the company, a total of 1,104 people sacrificed their lives for the country. I will always remember our predecessors!"

Gao Cheng's booming yet solemn voice repeated once more, "Comrade Zhang Anbang, you must remember this well: you are the 4,932nd soldier of the Steel Seventh Company!"

"Yes!" Zhang Anbang responded loudly, his face serious.

"Comrade Zhang Anbang! Some companies are proud because of a certain combat hero, some companies are proud because they have produced a general, but the pride of the Steel Seventh Company is the most sacred kind of pride among soldiers!"

The Seventh Steel Company is proud of its heroes who died in hundreds of battles!

"yes!"

"Comrade Zhang Anbang, the soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company must remember those predecessors who gloriously sacrificed themselves in the 56-year history of the company. You should also use the most powerful means to require every member of the Steel Seventh Company to forever remember our predecessors."

"yes!"

Gao Cheng continued, "During the Korean War, almost the entire Seventh Steel Company was wiped out. Three privates, protected by the sacrifice of the entire company, returned alive despite their near-death experiences."

Carrying the last wishes of 107 martyrs, they rebuilt the Steel Seventh Company on the shoulders of these three young men with an average age of seventeen! From then on, the Steel Seventh Company lived on forever with the martyrs!

Hong Xingguo: "Our Steel Seventh Company lives between the hopes and honors of the martyrs. We are a young unit that records the achievements of our predecessors, and also a heroic unit that carries the honor of our predecessors."

As the ceremony progressed, Zhang Anbang felt that he had completely integrated into this company. Each of them was no longer a symbol in his memory, but a living, breathing comrade-in-arms.

All the veterans, despite having experienced numerous induction ceremonies, were just as excited as Zhang Anbang at this moment. This is the charm of the Steel Seventh Company's induction ceremony, and the reason why this unit has always persisted in it.

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"Comrade Zhang Anbang, now let's recite the company song of the Seventh Steel Company together."

The first people who knew this song all perished in a battle. We only found a handwritten copy of the lyrics amidst the blood and fire, but we hope you can hear the song roared out by 4,932 soldiers!

A thunderclap and a sword

A pack of fierce tigers, the Steel Seventh Company.

An iron will, an iron man

With iron will, we defend our country and protect our homeland.

The battle cries terrified the enemy.

His reputation for being invincible spread far and wide.

Attack with certainty, defend with certainty.

We marched on the corpses of our enemies, singing songs of triumph.

……

The company song, shouted by all the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company, echoed through the vast mountain forest.

The morale of the Steel Seventh Company has been continuously elevated and enhanced through each induction ceremony, prompting generation after generation of Steel Seventh Company commanders and soldiers to take over the glorious traditions left by their predecessors and move forward steadfastly!

As the induction ceremony drew to a close, Gao Cheng stood solemnly facing all the officers and soldiers of the company, his eyes already red.

He then grinned and said, "Every induction ceremony is a way for our Steel Seventh Company to remember our predecessors and to inspire ourselves. The spirit of our predecessors guides us to move forward bravely."

We are a steel-like company, we were, we are, and we will be!

We must firmly remember our oath: never abandon, never give up, that's why we are called the "Steel Seventh Company"!

"Steel Seventh Company! Steel Seventh Company! Steel Seventh Company!" the officers and soldiers roared excitedly.

"I hereby declare the induction ceremony over. All squads and platoons, check the site and board the vehicles to return to the company headquarters. We will have a dinner party at the company mess hall tonight."

"oh……"

The soldiers were delighted to hear about the evening's feast, as it meant plenty of good food and a few beers.

Zhang Anbang was still deeply troubled. No wonder he had been so resentful after being discharged from the army in his previous life. It turned out that this was the place that suited him best. So, he would try his best to stay in the place he loved most in this life.

After the induction ceremony, Zhang Anbang clearly felt that the soldiers of the Seventh Company looked at him differently. From their initial disdain and suspicion, to their admiration and acceptance as his strength improved time and time again.

Now, their eyes not only hold admiration and acceptance, but also recognition and trust.

This is why the soldiers of the Seventh Company completely regarded him as one of their own.

With all equipment and facilities inspected, the units of the 7th Company boarded their vehicles in turn and returned to the area in Zone 3 where they had parked their infantry fighting vehicles, then transferred to other vehicles to return to the company headquarters.