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INDONESIAN AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MEDAL

08 Feb 2006

STORY // Delvin Lee
PHOTO // Lim Teng Yao
The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshall (ACM) Djoko Suyanto has been conferred the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military).

He received the prestigious award from Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean, in an investiture ceremony at the Ministry of Defence on 8 Feb.

The award was given in recognition of ACM Suyanto's contribution to strengthening defence ties between the Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

Under ACM Suyanto's leadership, both air forces have enjoyed excellent relations and benefited from the expanded scope and complexity of interactions like Exercise Elang Indopura and Exercise Camar Indopura.

These bilateral interactions have developed mutual understanding and camaraderie between the officers and men of the two air forces.

During his visit, ACM Suyanto called on Minister Teo, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung and Chief of Air Force Major-General Lim Kim Choon at the Ministry of Defence. He will also call on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana.


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