The TNI Alutsista Exhibition In Natuna Is Enjoyed By Children

One of the actions at the defense equipment exhibition/ Photo: Antara

NATUNA - Residents are enthusiastic about watching the defense equipment exhibition held by various elements of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in Natuna region in order to welcome the 76th Anniversary of the TNI at Piwang Beach, Ranai, Natuna, Riau Islands Province.

In the exhibition, various defense equipment were held from elements of the Indonesian Army, Navy and Air Force consisting of Yonkomposit 1 Gardapasi, Lanal Ranai Yonkomposit Marine Natuna, Raden Sadjad Air Squadron 52, Denhanud 477 Kopasgat Natuna and Radar 212 Ranai Unit.

"It's amazing, the thing is that there are often activities like this, not just during the TNI Anniversary, because the children are very enthusiastic about the TNI defense equipment exhibition, very positive, motivating their children to be their goals," said one of the visitors, Evi Suharti, quoting Antara, Sunday, October 2.

He also thanked the TNI for carrying out various events in the series of TNI Anniversary including sports activities and various competitions in Natuna.

"Hopefully the TNI will be even more victorious, the spirit of being in charge of securing the beloved Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia," said Evi.

Not only exhibitions, TNI units in the Natuna area also held a series of activities, including fun bikes, health social services, paramotor demonstrations and shooting competitions with the theme "TNI is us".

"Today there are social service activities, prize draw and defense equipment exhibitions at Piwang Beach, the peak of the parade ceremony is on October 5, 2022," said Commander of Raden Sadjad Air Base (Danlanud RSA) Colonel Pnb Jajang Setiawan as the person in charge of all activities.

Apart from Danlanud, the Commander of the Ranai Naval Base, Marine Colonel (P) Arif Prasetyo I, hopes that these social and entertainment activities can benefit the Natuna community.

"Because this event is held for the community for one day, let's get busy," he urged.

The Dandim 0318/Natuna Lieutenant Colonel Inf Hasbul Hasyiek Lubis also conveyed the same thing, thanking all TNI units, Polri, regional governments, vertical agencies for having jointly participated in the success of the TNI's 77th Anniversary event in Natuna Regency.

"I would like to thank all TNI personnel and all parties who have been involved in the success of this event together, so that the activity takes place successfully and smoothly," said Dandim.

Not to forget, the Regent of Natuna Wan Siswandi also appreciated and invited the public to enliven the activity.

"It's very lively and a flood of prizes, let's follow the excitement of the TNI's anniversary in Natuna, the TNI is us, together with the TNI we are strong," said the Regent.