习近平春节前夕视察看望空军航空兵某师

中华民族传统节日春节即将来临之际，中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席习近平2月4日视察空军航空兵某师，看望慰问部队官兵，代表党中央和中央军委，向全体人民解放军指战员、武警部队官兵、军队文职人员、民兵预备役人员致以诚挚问候和新春祝福。

During the inspection, Xi visited an army hospital to learn about the troops' COVID-19 response as well as their support to local epidemic control.
习近平首先到场站医院了解部队疫情防控和支援地方防疫情况。

Hailing the armed forces' contribution to the fight against COVID-19, Xi warned of the increased risk of virus spread during the Spring Festival holiday which is expected to see more trips and gatherings.
习近平指出，新冠肺炎疫情暴发以来，我军在疫情防控斗争中发挥了重要作用、作出了突出贡献。当前，我国疫情防控工作依然繁重，特别是春节期间人员流动和聚集增多，疫情传播风险增加。

He asked the military to be ready to support local authorities in fighting the epidemic to consolidate and develop China's sound momentum in COVID-19 response.
要毫不放松抓好部队常态化疫情防控，做好支援地方抗击疫情准备，巩固和发展我国疫情防控良好态势。

When inspecting a special aircraft designed for information warfare, Xi stressed the need to speed up the development of advanced equipment and cultivation of professionals, strengthen targeted and force-on-force training, and accelerate the upgrade of new combat capabilities.
某型特种机是空中信息作战的重要装备，习近平登上该飞机，进入任务舱察看任务系统。习近平强调，要加快发展先进装备，加紧培养专业人才，加强针对性对抗性训练，推动新质战斗力加速提升。

Learning about the education and training of soldiers and officers, Xi demanded strengthened military trainings under combat conditions to continuously improve the level of training and the capability to win wars.
习近平指出，对部队来说，抓好军事训练非常重要。结合空军部队实际，大抓实战化军事训练，不断提高训练水平和打赢能力。

Xi also inspected cultural and recreational preparations for the Spring Festival.
随后，习近平来到空勤楼走廊，察看春节前有关文体活动设施准备情况。

He called on the military to resolutely implement the decisions and instructions of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC, follow the regular epidemic prevention and control measures, and comprehensively advance military training and war preparedness, so as to mark the CPC centenary with outstanding achievements.
习近平强调，要认真贯彻党中央和中央军委决策部署，抓好常态化疫情防控，全面加强练兵备战，以优异成绩迎接建党100周年。