Armed Forces (ABRI) 52 Anniversary

Armed Forces (ABRI) 52 Anniversary

Photo A: Reception

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OLD GENERALS: L.B. Moerdani (right) cracks a joke as he
congratulates A.H. Nasution on his promotion to five-star
general. The two former defense ministers were accompanied by
their wives during a reception to mark the 52nd anniversary of
the Armed Forces at the State Palace yesterday.

Photo B/C: Parade

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ON TARGET: An Army parachutist lands on top of a rubber boat
formation supported by a group of soldiers during a ceremony to
mark the Armed Forces's 52nd anniversary (left photo). President
Soeharto (above) with the military's top brass behind him,
salutes troops during a military parade at Halim Perdanakusuma
Airbase.

Photo D: Spectators

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PEOPLE'S POWER: Spectators climb on top of Army tanks for a
better view of the military parade during the anniversary
ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Airbase.

Photo E: Women

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FAIR BATTLE: Members of the Army's Women Corps display their gun
handling skills during a military parade at Halim Perdanakusuma
Airbase.

Photo F: Maneuver

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FREE FALL: A Hercules C-130 flies at low altitude to drop troops
during a maneuver for attacking enemy bases. The maneuver was one
of several attractions during the military parade at the Armed
Forces' 52nd anniversary ceremony yesterday.