Soldiers say goodbye to military life

Xia Guangfa, 20, from Baoding, Hebei province . [Photo by Yan Dongjie/chinadaily.com.cn]

"The saying goes in the army: 'How you stand in a line shows your dignity when you are outside, and how you arrange your room when you are indoors.' The blanket is the most important part in the room and is the first thing we take care of in the morning. The most unforgettable memory should be missing the breakfast for the blanket."