On February 1st, the reporter learned from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs that the 2024 "Love and Help Veterans" special operation has been launched. The special action is jointly carried out by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the China Foundation for the Development of the Elderly Care, among other units. It will be divided into steps: about 7000 elderly soldiers facing difficulties in life, 10000 elderly veterans with moderate to severe hearing impairment in some provinces and cities, and 12000 elderly veterans and family members (spouses, parents, and parents in law) with cataracts over 50 years old in some provinces and cities Provide assistance, care, and medical treatment for retired soldiers with "whole eye disease" who face special difficulties in life. It is understood that since the launch of the "Emotional Warmth for Veterans" campaign in 2020, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs has coordinated social organizations, caring enterprises, and individuals, and invested more than 200 million yuan in assistance and materials, directly benefiting 53000 disadvantaged veterans. The affairs departments of retired soldiers at all levels have invested a total of 8.53 billion yuan and visited and assisted 38.49 million retired soldiers. (Lai Xin She)