Actualities | 04th August 2025 :
Naming of Units of the National Gendarmerie on the Occasion of National People's Army Day .
On the occasion of the national day of the People's National Army, celebrated on August 4th , 2025, official ceremonies were held to name several units of the National Gendarmerie after martyrs and freedom fighters who etched their names in the golden pages of Algeria’s liberation revolution. These acts serve as a tribute to their noble sacrifices and as a means to instill the values of national memory in the minds of younger generations. The ceremonies were conducted under the supervision of the commanders of the 1st, 2nd, and 5th military regions, in the presence of the respective regional commanders of the National Gendarmerie and the families of those being honored.
In the 1st military region, the 45th Intervention Group of the National Gendarmerie in Sidi Ghiles was named after freedom fighter Laâlaoui Mohamed; the 14th Intervention Group in Zéralda was named after martyr Kettam Slimane; and the Territorial Road Security Squadron in Zéralda was named after martyr Laâb Tayeb. These namings honor their revolutionary journeys and sacrifices for Algeria. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The naming ceremonies concluded with tributes to the families of the martyrs and freedom fighters. The occasion was marked by emotional moments during which attendees especially the honored families expressed their pride and appreciation for this noble gesture, which reflects a deep commitment to Algeria’s history and its national heroes. This official recognition of those who sacrificed their lives for the homeland's freedom highlights the profound national gratitude and reinforces the values of sacrifice and loyalty deeply rooted in the collective memory of the nation. |