Editor's Note:
Chongqing’s only female flag-raising squad of colleges and universities was established at Southwest University in 2007. The 34 members of the flag-raising squad are selected from 20 campuses in Southwest University. Candidates for the squad must be over 1.68-meters tall and have “good military qualities.” They were responsible for raising, lowering and protecting the flag while Southwest University holds assemblies. Photos: CFP
The members of Chongqing’s sole female national flag-raising squad of colleges and universities are in process of queue training at Southwest University in China’s Chongqing on March 12, 2017. Photo: CFP 
An officer of the flag-raising squad checks the appearances and uniforms of members at Southwest University in China’s Chongqing on March 12, 2017. Photo: CFP 
Members of Chongqing’s flag-raising squad stand to attention at Southwest University in China’s Chongqing on March 12, 2017. Photo: CFP
