DIPLOMACY
FORMER INDONESIAN AIR FORCE CHIEF GETS MILITARY AWARD
04 Jan 2008
The former Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Herman Prayitno, was conferred the Meritorious Service Medal (Military) on 4 Jan.
ACM Prayitno received the medal for his outstanding contributions to enhancing ties between the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
As Chief of Staff of the TNI-AU, ACM Prayitno initiated professional exchanges and interaction programmes between both air forces. These initiatives, such as the Annual Staff Meetings and Safety Exchange Programme, have enhanced the inter-operability and camaraderie between the personnel of both air forces.
Under his leadership, the longstanding and close cooperation between the TNI-AU and the RSAF has grown from strength to strength.
Before the investiture ceremony, ACM Prayitno called on Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Desmond Kuek, and Chief of Air Force Major-General Ng Chee Khern.
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