PORTALJABAR, GARUT REGENCY - The Garut Regency Government held the 2026 National Defense Camp to shape the character of the younger generation while preventing the spread of intolerance and radicalism, (8/7/2026).

The three-day activity at Graha Patriot, Tarogong Kaler District, was attended by 183 students from 15 schools and six universities.

Regent Abdusy Syakur Amin invited the younger generation to strengthen national values and the spirit of defending the country as provisions to face future challenges.

Syakur said that national values must be passed on to the younger generation so that the commitment of the nation's founders remains intact throughout time.

"This is very important. We must pass on these national values to our children and the next generation. These values were pioneered and built into a commitment by the nation's founders, so today we must protect and preserve them together," said Syakur.

He hopes that continuous national defense training will produce a generation with strong character, love for the homeland, and be ready to contribute to Indonesia's progress.

The Head of the National Counterterrorism Agency of the Republic of Indonesia, Eddy Hartono, appreciated the support of the Garut Regency Government in organizing the 2026 National Defense Camp.

According to Eddy, this activity is part of the implementation of the National Medium-Term Development Plan and supports the Asta Cita vision of the President of the Republic of Indonesia.

"Here, we are synergizing defense and security components to implement prevention. I thank the Regent of Garut for providing the venue and facilities here, including support from community leaders and cultural artists," said Eddy.

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Asep Maher, explained that the 2026 National Defense Camp with the theme of Harmonious Young Cadres will take place from July 8–10, 2026.

Asep said the activity was designed to strengthen national insight through participatory learning so that participants could become drivers of harmony in their respective environments.

(Garut Regency Communications and Information Service/bhf)