Našice commemorates 34th anniversary of 5th Guards Brigade ‘Sokolovi’

The 34th anniversary of the formation of the 5th Guards Brigade ‘Sokolovi’ and the Day of the 1st Armored-Mechanized Battalion ‘Sokolovi’ was commemorated at the ‘132. brigade HV’ barracks in Našice.

The ceremony brought together military commanders, veterans, and local officials. Major figures in attendance included Brigadier General Valentin Skroza, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Croatian Land Forces, and Brigadier General Željko Marinov, Commander of the Guards Armored-Mechanized Brigade. Retired commanders, including retired Lieutenant General Ivan Kapular and retired General Živko Budimir, were also present.

During the event, Major Adam Dubravac, commander of the 1st Armored-Mechanized Battalion, expressed gratitude to the veterans for their sacrifice and for securing Croatia's independence. He emphasized the responsibility of current soldiers to uphold the traditions and values established by their predecessors. Brigadier General Skroza also addressed the assembly, highlighting the importance of passing the traditions of wartime brigades to new generations of the Croatian Army.