我叫赵培虎，今年20岁，江苏泗阳人。

Zhao Peihu, 20, from Siyang, Jiangsu province

当兵前，自己看见鞋子脏了旧了就会扔了，就算洗也是父母帮我洗的。如今到了部队，不再像以前一样娇生惯养了，慢慢的学会了勤俭节约，就像这双黑胶鞋，穿了整整两年，虽然有许多破损，自己也舍不得扔了。

I used to throw away the worn shoes, even if I don’t, my parents used to clean them for me. After I came to the army, I was not the spoiled boy anymore. I learned to be diligent and thrifty. I have been wearing the black military shoes for two years, but I’m reluctant to throw them away, although they are truly worn out.

我叫徐元东，今年25岁，山西大同人。

Xu Yuandong, 25, from Datong, Shanxi province

来部队以前，自己从来不会去干一些脏活累活，即使父母累的不行了，我也不会主动去帮他们。而来到部队以后，一切都发生了改变，就拿我用抹布擦楼道的这件小事来说，营区的楼道已经被我整整擦了两年。

Before I came to the army, housework was tiring and dirty to me, and I never helped my parents with it, even when they were exhausted. Things changed when I became a soldier. I have mopped the hallways in the camp for the two whole years.

我叫郭孟武，今年20岁，江苏沛县人。

Guo Mengwu, 20, from Peixian, Jiangsu province

入伍前自己感觉军人是伟大的一种存在，但是从来没有深入了解过，他们因为什么而伟大？直至入伍后，亲身经历军人的生活，训练、执勤，看着战士们在困难面前挺身而出，而赢得别人的赞誉，自己在心中也励志要永远做这样的人。

I thought soldiers were great before I joined the army. But I never thought about what made them great. Now I have experienced the military life of training and standing guard. Soldiers throw themselves into the difficulties, which deserves applause. I’m determined to be such a great person in my life.