On June 23, the "Peace Ark" hospital ship carrying out the "Harmony Mission-2024" mission held a "Farewell to the Motherland" oath taking ceremony as it departed from the traditional maritime line of the motherland, inspiring all mission officers and soldiers to safeguard peace, spread friendship, and bring glory to the country. On the deck of the hospital ship, the mission officers and soldiers lined up in a lively and orderly manner, singing the national anthem and solemnly swearing to the military flag, with powerful and resounding oaths echoing over the South China Sea. After the oath is taken, everyone solemnly writes their names on the signed banner. "I hope all mission officers and soldiers will remember their vows, fully fulfill their promises, work together towards the Party, shoulder their missions, and build harmony, and deliver excellent answers to the Party and the people through practical actions." The relevant personnel of the Political Work Group for the "Harmonious Mission-2024" mission stated that holding an oath taking ceremony on the occasion of departing from the traditional maritime line of the motherland is an educational activity with the characteristics of the People's Navy, aimed at further unifying thinking, inspiring fighting spirit, boosting morale, and strengthening the determination and confidence of all officers and soldiers to successfully complete their tasks. The traditional frontier line of the motherland is deeply engraved in the hearts of mission officers and soldiers. Looking back at our motherland from here, it arouses the responsibility and mission of the People's Navy to guard the sea border; Looking ahead from here, the resolute determination to fulfill the responsibilities of a great nation in the vast ocean is evident. With the majestic and long whistle, the hospital ship slowly crossed the traditional border line of the motherland. Listening to the sound of the waves in the South China Sea, officers and soldiers pay solemn military respects to their motherland. Starting from today, they will sail out of the country with the "Ark of Peace", and on the broader world stage, with sincere goodwill, superb medical skills, and positive actions, be good promoters of the Chinese spirit, disseminators of benevolence and love, and practitioners of civilized image. After attending the oath taking ceremony, doctor Jiang Bin couldn't conceal his excitement: "Today we leave our country and go to Africa to provide health and medical services. We will definitely complete the task with high standards, bring glory to our country, and enhance the military flag." Ye, a key member of the Cultural Friendship Team, said, "This is my first time going abroad with the 'Ark of Peace'. We are confident in spreading Chinese traditional culture well and sowing the seeds of love and friendship in the hearts of African people." (Xinhua News Agency)