TNI Commander Yudo Margono Visits US INDOPACOM, Napak Tilas Pearl Harbor Attack

JAKARTA - TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono visited the US Military Command Headquarters for the Indo-Pacific region (USINDOPACOM). In addition to meeting with Admiral Johnquilino as the top leader of the US military in the Indo-Pacific region, he also discussed regional security and cooperation in various fields including Super Garuda Shields (SGS) training, located in Aiea, Hawaii, Friday, June 23.

This visit is part of a brief series of trips from the TNI Commander Yudo Margono after previously visiting Washington DC to meet the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces General Mark A. Milley at the Pentagon.

His visit to the US Military Command Headquarters for the Indo-Pacific region (USINDOPACOM) began with a military tribute to the TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono who was accompanied by Admiral Johnquilino, followed by the introduction of military officials to each country.

During the meeting, the two Admirals discussed various strategic issues in order to strengthen and modernize the US-Indonesian military strategic partnership that has been established, one of which is increasing the opportunity for military cooperation between the TNI and USINDOPACOM. The TNI Commander also reaffirmed his commitment to create a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The two top Indonesian and American military officials also discussed the development of the security situation in the South China Sea.

In addition, it was also discussed the plan for a joint exercise with Super Garuda Shield 2023, which is planned to be held at the end of August. The Super Garuda Shields exercise is one of the military training collaborations that aims not only to improve the quality and capabilities of the TNI soldiers as patriots of the Republic of Indonesia but also to bring a message for military diplomacy and increase mutual trust and understanding between all countries involved in overcoming the challenges of mutual security and realizing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

During his working visit, TNI Commander Yudo Margono also carried out a friendly attack by Pearl Harbor by ship and sowing flowers to the USS Arizona Memorial, an American warship that sank in an attack by Japan in the second world war.