From KRI Radjiman, The President Sets Honorary Stars For Preferred Soldiers

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conferred the Honorary Sign of Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama and Samkaryanugraha to three soldiers and a number of Indonesian National Army Units (TNI) who were considered to have made a big contribution to the nation and state.

The awarding of honors is carried out on KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat, Jakarta, Thursday, October 2.

"To the TNI units who have also given their service well. To the commanders and units who received the award, Samkaryanugraha is an award from the Head of State, from the highest Commander so that this is an honor that must be maintained by the unity of the brothers and sisters," Prabowo said as quoted by ANTARA.

"Earlier, there were also three Commanders who I gave a sign of honor. That is also an acknowledgment of achievements and donations, service to brothers and sisters," added the President.

Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama is the highest honor given by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to soldiers who intend to exceed the call of obligation and produce works that are evident in the benefits of the country.

Meanwhile, Samkaryanugraha is a sign of honor given to the TNI unit, but in practice it is accepted by personnel who have contributed to military operations and defense development.

Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama's Honorary Sign was assigned to Major General TNI Bangun Nawoko who served as Commander of the 3rd Infantry Division of Kostrad, Admiral TNI Fauzi who served as Commander of Fleet Command I (Pangkoarmada I), and Marsda TNI Benny Arfan who served as Deputy Commander of the Indonesian Air Force's Doctrine Development Command, Education and Training.

Meanwhile, Samkaryanugraha's Honorary Signs were given to a number of units, namely Unit 71 Kopassus, Yonif 330/Tri Dharma, Kodim 1504 Ambon, Yonif 328/Dirgahayu, KRI Karel Satsuit Tubun (KST-356), KRI Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (RJW-992), Lanal Tanjung Balai Karimun, Jalamangkara Detachment, 70 Maintenance Depots, Adisucipto Air Base 102 Skadik, Raden Sadjad Ranai Air Squadron 6 Atang Sendjaja Air Base.

Prabowo advised the award recipients to continue to maintain the honor of the nation and state and not betray the people.

"Keep the honor of the nation and state. Always put service to the nation and people. Never betray the nation, state and people of Indonesia," said the Head of State.