新疆哈密戈壁滩上，有"为人民服务"等几处地标大字，曾是空军飞行员眼中的"灯塔"。近日，有网友发 现"为人民服务"航标遭到人为破坏，自发驱车千里前往修复，受到广泛关注。 为何要守护这些航标？10月30日召开的国防部例行记者会上，新闻发言人称赞网友的善举意义不 凡："山河无言，精神不朽。这些不是简单的地标文字，曾是重要的航向标识，记录着人民空军的奋飞 来路，有着特殊的历史价值。" 锐意创新，坚定精益求精的不懈追求。今年的九三阅兵仪式上，战鹰呼啸而来，空中梯队气势恢弘，空 警—600、运油—20A、歼—20A等新锐重器集中亮相，体系编成制胜空天，彰显了空军战斗力的跨越提 升。从没有卫星定位系统，只能用简陋工具在戈壁滩上镌刻巨型地标以指引航向，到如今新型作战力量 加快发展，一路走来，人民空军潜心砺剑、自我超越，以精益求精的追求、开放融合的思维，追梦空 天、制胜未来，成为保卫祖国领空领土的精锐力量。 航标无言，精神永续。回望历史，是为了更好走向未来。 放眼万里空天，人民空军正砥砺奋飞，在祖国的蓝天上画出壮美航迹，用奋斗续写新的时代荣光！ 《 人民日报 》（ 2025年11月13日 18 版） (责编：赵欣悦、袁勃) 历 ...

Core Viewpoint - The restoration of the giant landmark "Serve the People" in Hami, Xinjiang, has garnered significant public attention and government response, highlighting the importance of preserving historical and cultural heritage [1][5]. Group 1: Historical Significance - The five giant landmarks in Hami serve as historical witnesses to the People's Air Force's training history, established in the 1960s to guide pilots during their training in the vast Gobi Desert [3][4]. - The phrase "Serve the People" measures 50 meters in length and width, acting as a crucial navigational aid for pilots in an era without satellite positioning [3][4]. Group 2: Community Involvement - A history enthusiast, Lu Yao, discovered damage to the landmark while reviewing satellite images and took the initiative to repair it with the help of local friends and volunteers, transporting 20 tons of similar gravel over nine days [4][5]. - The restoration efforts were supported by Changguang Satellite Technology Co., which provided satellite imaging to document the repair process [5]. Group 3: Government Response - Following the viral video of the restoration, Hami's government organized a meeting to discuss ongoing protection measures for the landmarks, involving multiple departments [6][7]. - The Cultural, Sports, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau of Hami has included the giant landmarks in the fourth cultural relics census and plans to seek expert evaluation for better protection strategies [7].