INTAN JAYA - The Raider Infantry Battalion 509/Balawara Yudha Kostrad, is part of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command (KOOPS TNI) in Papua, which carries out mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in the Intan Jaya Regency area, Papua Tengah Province. On Sunday, 7 July 2024.
The 509 Task Forces Patrol Team visited the Bilogai Village, Sugapa District, and conducted Social Services from house to house among the residents during the patrol.
On the orders of the 509 Task Forces Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Dian Dessiawan Setyadi, the Bilogai Post led by First Lieutenant Abdian has planned and prepared for Patrol and Social Services from house to house in the Bilogai Village.
The Soldiers used the opportunity to go from house to house to carry out communication interactions with the residents to find out about developments in the area. The presence of TNI Soldiers was welcomed happily by the residents who had the opportunity to meet face to face.
By continuing to prioritize security during the patrol, harmonious communication interactions between the Soldiers and the residents have resulted in a close relationship between the two parties. To increase familiarity, the Soldiers also distributed basic commodities and daily necessities needed by the residents.
Papuan mothers were very enthusiastic about receiving the free distribution from the 509 Task Forces. One of them, Mama Maria Sondegau, expressed her impression by saying, "Praise to the Lord Almighty, today we received donations from Bapak-Bapak Tentara (Soldiers). Thank you for the kindness of the TNI. God bless you all."
"The initiative of the 509 Task Forces to provide basic needs services in the Bilogai Village, is a form of TNI’s concern in assisting to serve community needs, as part of efforts to accelerate development in the Papua region, " said the KOOPS TNI Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, upon receiving the program report.
Autentikasi:
Dansatgas Media KOOPS TNI, Letkol Arh Yogi Nugroho