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The military uniform is goodbye, is the veteran's "ordinary" life comfortable or awkward?
In this field of military international relations, the mental journey of veterans is always a topic of great concern. We often hear about the mixed feelings of soldiers when they take off their uniforms, but the real story is often more tortuous than we think. As a veteran military international relations blogger, the story I'm going to share today is about the unique journey of veterans adjusting to ordinary life.
The unveiling of the personal experience:
Looking back, as a veteran, I know how profoundly the military affects everyone. Our affection for the station, and the pure friendship for our comrades-in-arms, have become an unforgettable part of our lives. When I returned to my hometown, the discomfort of life often caused me to fall into a state of panic. As if I had just taken off my military uniform, I subconsciously ran towards the whistle, as if I was still in the barracks, and this feeling came to my face and I couldn't let go.
The emotional tangle behind the item:
In the military, we were allowed to bring back some personal belongings, but some iconic items, such as epaulettes, collar badges, etc., were strictly prohibited. I retired from the army in the winter of '92, and when I think back to that time, I always inadvertently put on my military uniform and felt like I was back in the military. I always felt awkward in my newly bought civilian clothes, as if the tight military uniform was the only comfort. However, half a year later, I really felt that I had become a common man.
The adaptation process of the mutinous people:
Before we go back to normal life, we former soldiers need to go through a period of adaptation. My life after being discharged from the army made me feel awkward, and my food and behavior were all affected by my past military career. It took me almost half a year to gradually recover. Veterans have a common adaptation process, from the stressful military life to the mundane social roles, and it takes a process to adjust their mindset and behavior.
Symbolism of wearing military uniforms:
Why do veterans still love military uniforms on ordinary days?It's not just a choice of clothing, it's a symbol of emotion. For us, the military uniform is not only an external decoration, but also a reflection of the past years, honor and self-identity. Putting on a military uniform, it seems that you can get back to those once majestic days. However, over time, we have gradually learned to shed this "military coat".
Faded with a real image of a military man:
However, the authenticity of the image of a military man is not demonstrated by wearing a military uniform. Words and deeds, inner persistence is the real embodiment of unfading. Among the many veterans I came into contact with, some of them seriously damaged their overall image by over-boasting and exaggerating the facts. Taking off the military uniform, it is more necessary to understand and embody it from the heart, rather than relying only on external wear.
Changes in the phenomenon of military uniforming:
In recent years, the circulation of counterfeit military uniforms on the market and the rise of the live broadcast industry have changed the wearing phenomenon of military uniforms. The popularity of counterfeit military uniforms, on the one hand, is attracted by cheap and beautiful, and on the other hand, it also makes some people have a romantic imagination of military career. However, some funny Internet celebrities regard ugliness as beauty and wear old-fashioned military uniforms to broadcast live, which is not only disgusting, but also a kind of desecration of the image of soldiers.
Conclusion: Whether veterans should take off their uniforms is not only a personal choice, but also an explanation of the past years. In this process, we need to be authentic and understand the deeper meaning behind the uniform, rather than just pursuing the external form. The image of a soldier should not be tarnished by some misdeeds, because the true spirit of a soldier emanates from the heart, not through clothing. This is perhaps a question worth pondering after every soldier is discharged.