Ambon (ANTARA) - The XV\/Pattimura Military Regional Command (Kodam)\nhas presented awards to five outstanding soldiers for their\ncontributions and social concern that have had a significant impact on\nthe community and supported people\u2019s welfare programmes in Maluku and\nNorth Maluku.<\/p>\n
\u201cAchievement or violation is a life choice. I hope this award serves\nas motivation for all soldiers to continue providing their best service\nto the community,\u201d said the Commander of Kodam XV\/Pattimura, Major\nGeneral TNI Dody Triwinarto, while leading the flag ceremony at the\nKodam XV\/Pattimura Parade Ground, Ambon, on Monday.<\/p>\n
He noted that the five award recipients demonstrated dedication\nthrough territorial actions, humanitarian efforts, and social care that\nprovided direct benefits to the public.<\/p>\n
The first award was presented to Major Inf Ikbal Hanafi, acting as\nPasilat Siops Korem 152\/Baabullah, who successfully engaged communities\nin several villages in East Halmahera, leading to the voluntary donation\nof 400 hectares of land for the Indonesian Army\u2019s use.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Pelda Amran Latukaisupi, serving as Bamintuud Jasdam\nXV\/Pattimura, received an award for successfully mobilising community\nsupport in West Seram Regency to donate 40 hectares of land to support\nthe construction of Yon TP 8mu\/Satria Manewata.<\/p>\n
The Commander also expressed appreciation to Captain Inf Yus Budi\nHarto, Danramil 1501-03\/Jailolo, for his humanitarian actions in helping\nto repatriate and rebuild the home of a family who had been evicted by\nresidents due to unproven allegations.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, an award was given to Corporal Mario Gino, a village\nofficer (Babinsa) in Todowongi, whose viral action of carrying school\nstudents across a river drew the attention of the central government,\nleading the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) to construct a\nsuspension bridge worth Rp7 billion in the area.<\/p>\n
Lastly, Lieutenant Colonel Inf Hendra Surya Ningrat, Kasbrig 27\/Nusa\nIna, received an award for rescuing a married couple who nearly drowned\nin the waters of the Tanimbar Islands during his tenure as Dandim\n1507\/Saumlaki.<\/p>\n
Commander Dody Triwinarto stated that these awards serve as\ninstitutional appreciation for soldiers capable of providing real\nsolutions within the community. He emphasised that Army soldiers must\nmaintain their spirit of service, increase social awareness, and act as\npart of the solution to community issues within their respective areas\nof duty.<\/p>\n
In a mandate from the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (KSAD)\nGeneral TNI Maruli Simanjuntak, which was read by the Commander, all\nsoldiers and civil servants of the Indonesian Army were also reminded to\nbe wise in addressing issues and to prioritise collective solutions with\nthe community. The Army Chief also requested that all ranks of the\nIndonesian Army maintain professionalism, focus on their primary duties,\nand avoid all forms of legal violations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kodam-pattimura-honours-outstanding-soldiers-for-social-welfare-contributions-1780908444", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }