Freshmen at Chengdu East Star Airlines and Travel College participate in military training in Chengdu city, capital of Southwest China’s Sichuan province, July 27, 2015. The training programs include carrying a water bottle on the head, using poker cards to maintain the position of the head, and practicing goose steps. Students also learn basic combat skills in the 15-day training course. In China, new college students usually take the required military training to improve self-discipline and understand national defense. [Photo: China News Service/Zhang Xin]