HumasUPNVJ – UPN "Veteran" Jakarta (UPNVJ) held a flag ceremony to commemorate the 76th National Defense Day in 2024 at the Main Field of the Campus, on Thursday morning (19/12). The event, which carried the theme "Encourage National Defense for Advanced Indonesia", took place solemnly.
This theme contains the meaning that Indonesian citizens should continue to enliven the defense of the country with real contributions in various aspects of life in order to realize an advanced Indonesia. This real contribution must be reflected in all aspects of national life.
In the message of President Prabowo Subianto which was read by the Chancellor of UPNVJ Dr. Anter Venus, MA., Comm who acted as the ceremony instructor, it was said that every Indonesian citizen has an important role in the life of the nation and state.
In order to form a strong mental and physical condition in the mission of defending the country, Indonesian citizens must be guided by the five basic values of defending the country, namely love for the homeland, awareness of nation and state, belief in Pancasila, willingness to sacrifice, and initial ability to defend the country.
In the National Defense Day ceremony, it was also emphasized that defending the country is not only the responsibility of the apparatus, but also all elements of society, including the academic community, including students, who must be at the forefront in maintaining national unity.
The ceremony began at 07.30 WIB with a series of ceremonies that were quite different from the routine ceremonies or big day ceremonies that have been carried out at UPNVJ. The ceremony began with singing the song Indonesia Raya and the National Defense March without the procession of raising the Red and White flag.
In the series of events, the National Defense Pledge was also read by representatives from the Faculty of Engineering, which was followed by all participants of the ceremony. This pledge is a symbol of a shared commitment to maintaining the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
On this occasion, awards were also given to the three Best Education Personnel, a Tribute to Three UPNVJ Employees Who Retired, and also the presentation of prizes to the winners of the competition held to commemorate the 47th UPNVJ Anniversary some time ago.
This event is an important moment for all of us to reflect on the meaning of defending the country. It is hoped that all UPNVJ academics can continue to practice the values of Pancasila in everyday life.
National Defense Day, which is commemorated every December 19, is a momentum to remember the struggle of the Indonesian people in defending the country's sovereignty. UPNVJ as a campus with the identity of National Defense continues to be committed to instilling this spirit in the entire academic community.
With the spirit of National Defense, UPNVJ is determined to produce a young generation that is strong, has integrity, and is globally competitive.