# Commando Festival in Dziwnów

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commando-festival-in-dziwnw
> Updated: 2026-08-24T19:00:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The XVII Commando Festival was held in Dziwnów, a location historically significant as the former station of the 1st Assault Battalion between 1964 and 1986. The event featured military-themed activities, including equipment displays, historical reconstructions, and competitions involving soldiers, veterans, and enthusiasts.

During the festival, elite units such as GROM, Agat, Formoza, and JW Komandosów conducted demonstrations of their skills and equipment. The program included meetings with veterans from the 1st Assault Battalion and a formal roll call at a paratrooper and special forces commemorative obelisk, which was attended by Deputy Minister of National Defense Stanisław Wziątek.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Dziwnów hosts 17th Commando Festival with elite special forces

The 17th Commando Festival in Dziwnów featured elite Polish special forces units like GROM and Agat, showcasing military equipment and honoring the legacy of the historic 1st Assault Battalion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dziwnw-hosts-17th-commando-festival-with-elite-special-forces

### 2026-08-21: Dziwnów hosts XVII Commando Festival

The XVII Commando Festival in Dziwnów offers three days of military displays, historical reenactments, and veteran meetings, honoring the region's history as a former special operations base.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dziwnw-hosts-xvii-commando-festival

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