Moment of the All-Around TNI Soldier at the Disaster Site, Starting from Cooking to Painter

PADANG - TNI soldiers at the disaster site were seen able to do a number of jobs. As seen in Hutagodang Village, Batangtoru District, Friday, January 23.

A number of TNI soldiers appeared to be shoulder to shoulder cleaning the residents' houses from the remaining mud. In addition, a number of TNI soldiers were also seen painting the Subulul Ubudyah Mosque.

The reliability of TNI personnel is visible, not only when rebuilding infrastructure, but also when carrying out humanitarian roles that are close to people's daily lives.

Elsewhere, TNI soldiers with boots and hoes were seen cleaning the Fransiskus Private SMP in Pandan District, Central Tapanuli Regency. Similar activities were also carried out at SDN 152981 Tukka 1A and 1B in Tukka District. In addition to cleaning, painting was carried out so that the school could be used again.

At another location, namely in Purba Sinamba Village, Padang Bolak District, the TNI even repaired the floor boards of the suspension bridge which was a vital access for residents. Not only physical affairs, the TNI soldiers are also good at cooking. Public kitchens stand in several places, such as in Tilang Julu Village, Sayur Matinggi District, and in the yard of the Batang Toru Sub-district Office.

With dexterity, soldiers cut onions, mix spices, and cook for residents. The role of TNI soldiers also extends to health services.

In the settlement of residents affected by the disaster in Hutagodang Village and the Batu Hula Village evacuation tent, TNI soldiers served health checks as nurses as medical personnel. The presence of TNI soldiers in the midst of a disaster not only gives a sense of security, but also raises the spirit of the people to rise.