“我长大了要当军人！”
这句话可能曾出现在很多人的小学作文中。
几乎每一个小男孩都有军旅梦，但入伍参军并不简单。除了年龄和学历上的硬性限制，一条“不能患有近视”就足以令一大波人与儿时的梦想无缘了。
此外，每年的征兵人数并不多，报名人数却逐年上涨，例如，今年有超过107万大学生报名入伍，比去年增加了5.7万。
那么问题来了，当兵这件事到底能给一个人带来什么？让我们先来看一组兵哥哥们的入伍前后对比：
“两年前的我，是一个让老师头疼，让父母伤心的叛逆青年。在部队两年的历练，让我学会了成长，学会了改变，我也懂得了孝敬父母、尊老爱幼。”——李猛
“Two years ago, I was a trouble-maker who always let my teachers and parents down. After two years of training in the army, I grew up and changed a lot. Now I respect my parents and elders, as well as taking care of younger children.”——Li Meng
“入伍前的自己，感觉就像温室里的花朵，事事有人为我准备，根本经不起任何挫折。现在在部队两年了，明显感到自己成长了，心智成熟了，遇事会思考了。因为两年军旅生活，自己在不断地成长进步。”——程帅强
“Before joined the army, I was a spoiled boy and unable to bear any setbacks since everything had been well-prepared for me. Two years in the army made me stronger and more established. I have been constantly growing and changing during this time.” —Cheng Shuaiqiang
“当兵之前，我在家里是一个叛逆少年，从不听家里人的话。来到部队后，我在家人的期望中一步步成长，这身绿军装告诉我，只有拼搏、努力奋斗、坚持不懈才能成长。”——孙震
“I was a bad boy who never listened to the family before I went to the army. But I grew up after I became a soldier, and what this green uniform taught me was that only endeavor and perseverance could make me a grown-up.”—Sun Zhen
“从一个懵懂无知的叛逆小青年转眼变成了一名无尚光荣、充满责任与担当的武警战士，回头想一想，当初的自己无知于幼稚，经常做些让父母伤心担忧的事情，幸亏及时来了部队，改头换面，终于‘回头是岸’！”——昝帅
“I was lucky I went to the army, which turned me into a soldier with great honor and responsibility. Back to my childhood, I did a lot of things that worryied my parents. In the end, I rebuilt a better life in the army.” ——Zan Shuai
“时光匆匆地流逝，两年的军旅路转眼就结束了。来到部队之后让我真正明白了什么是责任，什么是担当，什么是使命和坚持。部队这个大家庭，让我独立成长，不断思考人生，逐渐走向了成熟。”——裴杰
“Time flies - two years of army life is over now. The army life brings me a better understanding of the meaning of responsibility, mission and perseverance. The army was just like a big family where I grew up independently and began to examine my life and become mature.” —— Pei Jie
“那时候正在上高中，当时的自己青涩又叛逆，经常和父母吵架。来到部队以后，自己发生了巨大的变化，知道怎么样去与人相处。最重要的是懂得了用自己所付出的一切来回报家人对自己的期望。”——李永康
“I was in high school at that time when I was immature and rebellious. I also quarreled with my parents a lot. After I went to the army, I have gone through a lot of changes and learned to get along with others. The most important thing is that I am willing to do anything that will repay my family’s expectations of me.” ——Li Yongkang
怎么样？看完这些，知道部队的厉害了吗？
其实，这些帅气的兵哥哥前几天刚刚退役离京。每年9月初，都有一批武警官兵，结束了自己的军旅生涯，离开他们日夜守护的军营，踏上回家的路。
开学报到的大学新生们满怀着期待与憧憬踏上进京的火车，而他们却背着大大的行囊，行色匆匆地出现在北京的各个车站，对着手机一会儿哭一会儿笑。
他们头发是标准的板儿寸，说话声音铿锵有力，眼神坚定而有神，脸上或许挂着泪痕；他们坐立时双手喜欢搭在膝盖上，站着则从头到脚一条直线；如果你知道他的名字，喊一声，他可能会不由自主起立答你一句“到”。
部队生活不仅带给他们强健的体魄、坚强的精神以及种种将让他们受益终生的改变，还让他们留下了许多珍贵的军营回忆与兄弟情谊。
道一声珍重，向激情澎湃的部队生活。道一声珍重，向同甘共苦的至交好友。
我叫聂卫民，今年20岁，江苏沐阳人。
Nie Weimin, 20, from Muyang, Jiangsu province
这是我从小到大穿的次数最多的衣服，因为每一次执勤上哨都得穿它，每一次洗完衣服，我总是会用挂烫机熨得笔直，因为在我心中它代表着军人的形象。这是我最后一次穿了。
This is the outfit that I have been in for the most times in my life so far. Every time I stand guard, I put it on. Every time after I wash it, I iron it till I see no wrinkles. Because in my heart, it represents the image of a soldier. This is the last time I will wear it.
我叫张学成，今年22岁，河北邯郸人。
Zhang Xuecheng, 22, from Handan, Hebei province
陪伴我两年的衣物柜，从列兵警衔，到上等兵警衔，两年时光匆匆而过，从春天到夏天，到秋天，再到冬天，衣服多了又少，少了又多。马上要退伍了，失去的只能缅怀，经历过的都值得尊敬。
The locker has accompanied me for two years, from when I first came to the army, till now when I’m retiring as a private first class. Spring, summer, autum and then winter, time flies. I’m leaving the army. I’ll remember and respect everything that I experienced.
我叫陈凯龙，今年20岁，山西大同人。
Chen Kailong, 20, from Datong, Shanxi province
两年了，这也许就是最后一次摆这个帽子，在家的时候从来不会注重这些细节。从前不知道别人说的当兵光荣究竟是什么，等自己入伍之后，每天都会注意细节，就拿摆帽子来说，帽子上的帽徽时刻提醒着我，我是一名军人，我身上有着责任与担当。
It’s been two years. Maybe it’s the last time I'll put the army cap on. I never paid attention to the details like this before I came here. I never knew what they meant when people said it’s a great honor to be a soldier. But during my days here, details are what fulfill my life. To take the cap as an example, the emblem on it reminds me every minute that I’m a soldier, and that I have responsibilities on my shoulders.
我叫李永康，今年20岁，江苏徐州人。
Li Yongkang, 20, from Xuzhou, Jiangsu province
一天两班哨，一班哨两小时，两年731天，我的青春是值得的，每次站在这里，我都感到自豪与骄傲，因为我是一个兵，我为人民站岗。
Two shifts a day, two hours a shift, I spent 731 days in the army in the past two years. My youth is worth it. Every time I stand here, I’m proud, because I’m a soldier, and I keep guard for people.
我叫张伟森，今年19岁，河北馆陶人。
Zhang Weisen, 19, from Guantao, Hebei province
在部队，我哭过笑过，也痛苦难受过，但是每当我不顺心的时候，我都会跑到这里看看这面笑脸墙，看看身边的战友兄弟，是他们给我自信与勇气，让我坚持下来。这面笑脸墙是我最留恋的地方，记录着我们的微笑，记录着我们的回忆，兄弟们感谢有你。
In my military life, I laughed and cried, suffered and had been sad. Every time when I encounter difficulties, I come here in front of the 'wall of smiles'. I look at my bros, who give me confidence and courage, and get me through. The wall is what I’ll miss the most. It records our smiles and memories. I appreciate you all, my brothers.
我叫赵凯宇，今年22岁，河北保定人。
Zhao Kaiyu, 22, from Baoding, Hebei province
每次当我有空闲的时间，我总是喜欢往学习室跑，因为那里有我最爱的图书。读书能让我学习到许多知识，也能够放松我的心情，有时候训练累了，看看书放松，就感觉好满足。
When I get some free time, I dive into the study room, where there are many books that I like. I learned much from the books, which also relax me from the exhausting training. It feels great.
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.
我叫王瑞杰，今年19岁，山西怀仁人。
Wang Ruijie, 19, from Huairen, Shanxi province
学习本是一件快乐开心的事情。以前在学校时，每次上课都会打盹犯困，来了部队后，指导员给我们讲课很生动，我感觉很有意思，我才醒悟自己原来也可以认认真真地听课和做笔记。
Study makes me happy. I used to fall asleep in classes when I was back in school. But after I joined the army, our political instructor gives vivid lectures, which inspires me a lot. I realized that it’s not true that I couldn’t listen to the teacher carefully and take notes. It’s the interest.
我叫孙震，今年22岁，江苏沐阳人。
Sun Zhen, 22, from Muyang, Jiangsu province
在家时，我是一个好吃懒做的叛逆少年，来到部队，我学会了早起和自立，也明白了大人们的不容易，我相信我可以坚持下去，脱下这身军装，我依旧是一个兵。
I used to be spoiled and rebellious. In the army, I learned to get up early, depend on myself, and understand it’s not easy to be parents. I’ll keep that in mind. Even now that I've taken off the uniform, I’m always a soldier.
我叫周杭，今年22岁，江苏泗阳人。
Zhou Hang, 22, from Siyang, Jiangsu province
这是在学习室，两年的思想教育，大部分时间都在这里。开会、学习、看书、自由活动都可以坐在软软的椅子上。用一点点闲暇的时间在这里趴一会儿，是最让人轻松的享受。
This is our study room. We spent much time here during classes in the past two years. I get to sit in the soft chairs when meeting, learning, reading and during free time. To lean on the desk for a short while is relaxing and enjoyable.
我叫程帅强，今年23岁，河南登封人。
Cheng Shuaiqiang, 23, from Dengfeng, Henan province
在部队，每次洗完脸都得仔细整理脸盆，因为部队有明确的内务标准，时时刻刻约束着我们。你看，每个脸盆内物品摆放方向都是一样的，毛巾也是按标准折叠的。
Every day we leave the washing stuff nicely placed after use. We have strict rules about how we should take care of personal belongings, which always keep us principled. As you can see, all the washbasins are placed the same, and even the towels are folded as required.
我叫石欣典，今年20岁，河北保定人。
Shi Xindian, 20, from Baoding, Hebei province
两年前我是一个体质较弱的小伙子，体重只有一百来斤，力气也不大，帮家人干体力活的时候根本起不到任何作用。入伍两年，不仅体质增强，而且锻炼了身体，练就了一身肌肉。
I used to be weak, weighing less than 50 kilograms. I couldn’t really help with any work at home as I was not strong at all. In the two years in the army, I got much stronger and well built.
我叫夏广发，今年20岁，河北保定人。
Xia Guangfa, 20, from Baoding, Hebei province
部队里有一句老话：出门看队列，进门看内务。而我们的被子就是我们的内务标准，每天早上起床第一件事情就是叠好被子，最难忘的是，自己曾经为了叠好被子而吃不上早饭。
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.
（来源：中国日报双语新闻编辑部）
