Monthly Archives: September 2021
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Generals on diplomatic missions – Blueprint Newspapers Limited
One of the professional vocations which have a definitive impact on human society is the military profession. The army is a strong national institution. It is ... -
Ensuring an orderly, secure and protected Papua game
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 20th Papua PON National Games on Saturday, October 2, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo carried out his ... -
The Type-31 frigate, key to the growth of the British Royal Navy
Type 31 frigate design. The steel for the British Royal Navy’s first new Type 31 frigate was cut on September 24, raising hopes that the service ... -
Breaking down the “Boys Club” philanthropy
âWe’ve heard about all of these major investments, but we have to see if they’ve really moved the lines or if they just keep up with ... -
DPR on the alleged infiltration of PKI ideology in the TNI: need for further study
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Lodewijk Paulus said there was a need for a thorough study on the issue of ... -
Lawmakers Call on Secretary of the Air Force to “Suspend All Actions” on Space Command Relocation
Letter from Senator Bennet to Frank Kendall: “We urge you to formally suspend any action to relocate the headquarters” WASHINGTON – Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) And ... -
Ministry sets the record straight on MT Strovolos and his team
THE “theft and / or diversion” of some 295,000 barrels of crude oil belonging to Cambodia by the owners, managers and crew of an oil tanker ... -
TNI denies communist agenda behind removal of Soeharto statue – Politics
Gisela Swaragita (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta â Thu, September 30, 2021 2021-09-30 13:15 2 01551940782bf1aa405406f8610d3c3b 1 Politics Communism, Soeharto, Dharma-Bhakti-Temple, Museum, statue-removal To free The Army ... -
AUKUS shows Indonesia needs to improve defense modernization: Commentary
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post / Asia News Network): The recently formed alliance between Australia, UK and US called AUKUS means one thing for Indonesia: Its defense ... -
How does the potential departure of the Air Force and the State of Colorado impact the rest of Mountain West?
Rumors have circulated around college football regarding the realignment. These rumors have not impacted Mountain West for the most part, so far. There is a lot ... -
Sailors detained in Indonesia ask for government help with repatriation
Thirteen Indian crew members of the Bahamian-based oil tanker MT Strovolos have asked for union help against the alleged detention on board the ship by Indonesian ... -
Indonesia configures 90m OPVs for anti-submarine and anti-ship operations
September 29, 2021 through Ridzwan rahmat A computer generated image of Indonesia’s 90m OPVs that are being built by PT Daya Radar Utama. (PT Daya Radar ... -
The innocent threatened by an American-Chinese cold war
WRanasinghe Premadasa hen assumed the presidency of Sri Lanka in 1989, its government faced two armed rebellions. In the north, the Tamil Tigers were fighting to ... -
Rolls-Royce bounces back with $ 2.6 billion US Air Force contract
Prestigious British manufacturer Rolls Royce signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US Air Force in a deal that has already proven to be beneficial to ... -
Scientists recreate the powerful punch of the Mantis shrimp in a robot | Chicago News
A mantis shrimp catches a mollusk shell at the Shedd Aquarium on September 20, 2021. (WTTW News) The peacock mantis shrimp, one of hundreds of species ... -
Indonesia detains tanker crew in international oil cargo dispute – Eurasia Review
By Ronna Nirmala Indonesia, Cambodia and a Bahamian-flagged tanker are fighting over nearly 300,000 barrels of crude oil that Phnom Penh says was stolen by the ... -
Newly Redesignated 97 CONS> Altus Air Force Base> News
ALTUS AIR BASE, Oklahoma – When it comes to maintaining a military installation, there are thousands of crucial services and tasks that must be accomplished in ... -
Oil tanker protests detention of crew in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – The operator of an oil tanker seized by Indonesian authorities at Cambodia’s request protests the detention of its crew, calling it a ... -
Newark Air Force Base announces the region’s foray into the “space age” in 1962
Editor’s Note: This story originally published in The Advocate on December 14, 1962 and is reprinted to mark the 25th anniversary of the Port Authority. Air ... -
On History Day – September 28 – Almanac
Today is Tuesday, September 28, the 271st day of 2021 with 94 to follow. The moon is declining. The morning stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and ... -
Indonesia accused of transporting “stolen” Cambodian oil
PHNOM PENH – Indonesia has been accused of violating the human rights of an oil tanker crew in a growing international dispute over a $ 21 ... -
Air Force opens season with exhibit at CC, October 2
History links Opening of the season: Air Force opens the 2021-22 season with an exhibition game against Colorado College on Saturday, October 2 at 6 p.m. ... -
British warship crosses Taiwan Strait
RIGHT OF WAY: British Admiral Tony Radakin told “Nikkei Asia” that the Taiwan Strait is “international water” and can be used by any country Editor-in-chief, with ... -
The dollar drifts at the start of the week
Currencies don’t sleep in Singapore Currency markets limped out in New York on Friday, with rising US yields reversing the initial losses of the US dollar ... -
Police confirm death of leader of Yahukimo-based Papuan terror group
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – Senaf Soll, aka Ananias Yaluka, who joined an armed Papuan separatist terrorist group in Yahukimo district, Papua province, died at around 10:30 ... -
Men’s water polo beats MIT, loses to US Air Force Academy on Saturday
The men’s water polo (7-6) split its two games at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center on Saturday, beating the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2-4) before ... -
End of the vigil: Russian spies, naval conspiracies and murders at sea
Why had Doward become a Russian spy? Unlike Jackie, who did her job for the Russians to save her son, we don’t know what motivated Doward, ... -
Air Force base in New Mexico tries to speed up cleanup
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) – Cannon Air Force Base begins working with nearby landowners to test their water and soil for a group of chemicals known as ... -
Lawyer Koman calls for investigation into tragic death of health worker in Papua
Asia-Pacific Report Press Office Papua human rights activist and lawyer Veronica Koman has called for an independent investigation into the attack on health workers in Kiwirok ... -
US Air Force Veteran Marshall C. Smallwood
Marshall C. Smallwood, 81, of Millsboro and formerly of Stewartstown, Pa., Died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at home with his family. Marshall was born January 1, ... -
The spirit of the battle against evil
TEHRAN – Indonesian director says everyone should pay attention to Ashura message. Dede Kaswar, the director of the award-winning documentary short at the 5th Arbaeen International ... -
17 civilians evacuated from Papua Kiwirok (police)
The evacuation was carried out safely and smoothly without obstacles Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – Seventeen civilians, including three children, were evacuated from Kiwirok subdistrict, Pengunungan Bintang ... -
Spartans drop double OT Heartbreaker to Air Force
Next game: Colorado College 09/26/2021 | 12h00 SPRINGS COLORADO, Colo. – First year students Taylor phillips and Kayla fortenberry scored second-half goals to put San Jose ... -
Air Force vs. Florida Atlantic NCAA Football Odds, Games & Outlook | September 25, 2021
Sep 11, 2021; Annapolis, Maryland, United States; Air Force Falcons running back Brad Roberts (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against Midshipmen ... -
Portland opens its doors to travelers with live music and a new hotel
On a hot weekday in Portland, a line forms on Pioneer Courthouse Square at a food cart with a puny name, Fried Egg I’m in Love. ... -
Missing health worker still to be found: Papua police chief
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – No trace of Gerald Sokoy, a health worker who went missing after a Papuan terrorist group attacked a public health center in ... -
Wenda attributes nurse’s death to Indonesian military crackdown over Papuan mining and palm oil
Asia-Pacific Report Press Office The United West Papua Liberation Movement blamed the Indonesian military for the attack on a hospital in Kiwirok, near the border with ... -
Air Force Refines Pilot Selection Process to Support Nominal Diversity | Vas military news
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) – Several Air Education and Training Command initiatives aimed at removing barriers for qualified candidates in the pilot candidate selection ... -
Indonesia talks to Abeking & Rasmussen about new hydrographic vessel
September 23, 2021 by Richard Scott Three FRG ships are among the Royal Navy ships advertised for sale, including ex-FRG Fort Austin (pictured), which is now ... -
Legal action against Indonesian rights defenders under fire
Civilian groups in Indonesia criticized a minister and a presidential chief of staff for filing police reports against human rights defenders and activists in connection with ... -
Massacres: Indonesia’s endless road to recovery
The bloody Communist purge that followed a failed coup over half a century ago remains the most controversial moral and political issue for Indonesia today. The ... -
India was hesitant about projecting naval power. Now he’s been pushed away from the Indo-Pacific
Washington’s announcement that the United States, United Kingdom and Australia will form an alliance against China is a resounding slap in the face to the Indian ... -
Spartans open WAC action on Saturday at Air Force
History links SAN JOSE, Calif .– San José state is expected to begin WAC action this week, traveling to the Academy to face the Air Force ... -
Protecting Indonesian Sovereignty in the Northern Natuna Sea – The Diplomat
Advertising Last week brought news about Chinese ship activity around the Natuna Islands, in particular, the presence of the Chinese destroyer Kunming 172 inside Indonesia’s Exclusive ... -
End judicial harassment against defenders Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar
(Bangkok, September 23, 2021) The Indonesian government should end judicial harassment against human rights defenders Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar, and defend the right to freedom ... -
Did the Taliban victory increase the terrorist threat in Southeast Asia?
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has raised concerns around the world that its close relationship with al-Qaeda could lead to a new wave of ... -
Members of the Air Force ACC A-10 Demonstration Team will return home to participate in the 2021 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show
Several members of the US Air Force’s ACC A-10 Thunderbolt II demonstration team will return to familiar surroundings when they perform at the 2021 Wings Over ... -
Our marine ancestors – Editorial
Editorial Board (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta â Thu 23 September 2021 2021-09-23 01:33 0 01551940782bf1aa405406f861056d6b 1 Editorial TNI-Commander, Hadi-Tjahjanto, andika-perkasa, Yudo-Margono, Joko-Widodo, illegal fishing, Indo-Pacific, tension, ... -
Indonesian military evacuates civilians from Kiwirok
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – An Indonesian Army (TNI AD) Bell 412EP helicopter evacuated three civilians from Kiwirok subdistrict, Pegunungan Bintang district, Papua province on Wednesday. The ... -
Singapore and Indonesian navies conclude bilateral exercise Eagle Indopura | World
The Singaporean and Indonesian navies conducted the 26th annual exercise Eagle Indopura from September 13-21. (Photo: nasional.okezone.com) The exercise was planned virtually followed by a non-contact ... -
Ghostrider Debuts As Next Air Force Marathon Star Aircraft> Wright-Patterson AFB> Post Display
By Kimberly Gaither, 88 Wing Air Base Public Affairs / Posted on September 22, 2021 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR BASE, Ohio – The AC-130J Ghostrider is the AC-130J ... -
President Joko Widodo to appoint Indonesia’s next military leader by November, Southeast Asia News and Top Stories
JAKARTA – President Joko Widodo is due to select a new chief of the armed forces by November, when Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, 57, retires. ... -
Airmen at Minot Air Base return from Qatar
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND – After 240 combat missions and more than 3,100 flight hours logged, Minot Air Force Base welcomed returning military personnel to ... -
US Coast Guard trains with Indonesian Maritime Safety Agency> Commander of US 7th Fleet> Display
ALAMEDA, Calif .– U.S. Coast Guard Munro (WMSL 755) conducted operations and exercises with the Indonesian Maritime Safety Agency and Coast Guard, Badan Keamanan Laut (known ... -
E Nusa Tenggara targets 70% vaccination rate by November
Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) – The eastern provincial government of Nusa Tenggara has set a goal of achieving a 70% vaccination rate in every district ... -
Chinese prospecting vessel lingering in Indonesian EEZ poses dilemma for Jakarta – benarnews
Three weeks ago, a Chinese investigative vessel uninvitedly sailed into Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone. He began to ply a small portion of the northern Natuna Sea ... -
Respecting Borders – Editorial – The Jakarta Post
Editorial Board (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta â Tue, September 21, 2021 2021-09-21 22:04 4 01551940782bf1aa405406f861043295 1 Editorial China, United States, warship, South China Sea, Natuna, fishing, ... -
Air Force conducts experiments to shed light on nuclear command control
AFA NEWS: Experiments informing nuclear command and control upgrades Photo: Ministry of Defense. NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland – The Defense Department is carrying out “a lot of ... -
Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (September 14-20, 2021) – Philippines
PHILIPPINES According to the latest government report, around 18,000 people remain displaced in areas affected by the typhoon, with at least 16,500 people internally displaced or ... -
Hyderabad: Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy participate in exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ during strong friendships across the Indo-Pacific at Vizag. #Gallery
Home ” Gallery ” Politics ” Hyderabad: Indian Navy and Indonesian Navy participate in exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ during strong friendships across the Indo-Pacific at Vizag. #Gallery ... -
Deputy Secretary of the Air Force Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell> US Air Force> Post Display
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (AFNS) – Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones commemorated the 10th anniversary of the repeal of the Don’t Ask Don’t ... -
Race intensifies for next TNI chief as House expects Jokowi to nominate candidate soon – Indonesia
Yerica Lai (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta ● Tue, September 21, 2021 Speculation over the next head of the Indonesian Army (TNI) to succeed Air Chief ... -
Australian Navy ships touring Southeast Asia call in Vietnam – benarnews
Three Australian Navy ships arrived at Cam Ranh port in central Vietnam on Monday as part of Canberra’s efforts to build relationships with partners in Southeast ... -
On its birthday, the Air Force must fight for what it deserves – Breaking Defense Breaking Defense
Air Force leaders celebrated the anniversary of service at the Pentagon on September 17, 2021. (US Air Force / Eric Dietrich) On September 17, the Air ... -
Inquiry into Australia’s silence on West Papua massacre, human rights groups say | West Papua
Human rights groups say revelations that Australia has remained inactive after learning of Indonesian military atrocities against protesters in West Papua are “deeply disturbing” and should ... -
TNI provides assistance to Papuans displaced by attacks
The Indonesian military has said it is supporting villagers in West Papua displaced after the recent deadly violence in Maybrat regency. West Papua Maybrat Regency Bupati ... -
Indonesian militant leader killed in shooting, police say
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian security forces have killed the leader of the Eastern Indonesia Mujahedin militant group (MIT), which has links to the Islamic State, police ... -
The US Air Force celebrates its 74th anniversary | WJHL
(WJHL) – The U.S. Air Force is celebrating its 74th year of service in the Wild Blue there as the source of air, space, and cybernetic ... -
Highest Indonesian activist killed: army
Indonesia’s most wanted activist was killed in a shootout with security forces, according to the military, in an anti-terror campaign victory against extremists in the jungle ... -
Indonesian Navy adds 5 ships to secure Natuna Sea
The Indonesian navy has reportedly sent five additional ships to boost security in the northern Natuna Sea after sighting Chinese and US ships in the area. ... -
China calls for “diplomatic preparation” after purchase of AUKUS submarine
China is feeling the pressure after our understatement and has warned Australia that it has been “the target of a nuclear strike”. Chinese leader Xi Jinping ... -
Meet the Air Force’s First Female F-35A Demonstration Team Commander
HILL AFB, Utah – Major Kristin “Beo” Wolfe flies the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. Wolfe became the first woman to lead the Air Force F-35A ... -
Papua: IDI condemns terrorist attack on health workers
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) -Papua branch condemned an attack by Papuan separatist terrorists on healthcare workers in Kiwirok subdistrict, Pegunungan Bintang district, ... -
Chinese prospecting vessel lingers in Indonesian EEZ, data shows – benarnews
Vessel tracking data obtained by BenarNews on Friday shows that Chinese investigative vessel Haiyang Dizhi 10 continues to operate in the block of tuna in Indonesia’s ... -
AFCEC biologist helps rehabilitate hundreds of baby sailors> Travis Air Force Base> News
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When it comes to saving seals and sea lions, Christine Rodriguez has learned to do things step by step. “These ... -
Indonesian police kill rebel in clash before deadly insurgent attack – BenarNews
Indonesian police killed a separatist rebel in a clash this week in Papua province that was followed by a deadly insurgent attack on public facilities, a ... -
Visit of Chinese Foreign Minister to Southeast Asia
Eight months have passed since the coup in Myanmar. What are the internal factors that contribute to the country’s gloomy political scenario? What are the odds ... -
Indonesia warns against arms race
Indonesia expresses concern over an arms race in the region after Australia announced plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as part of a new Indo-Pacific security alliance ... -
NEW OFFICER IN TOWN: Satellite Beach Police Department welcomes Air Force veteran Brian Severns
Severns is an Air Force veteran who served for four years in the security forces The Satellite Beach Police Department welcomed Constable Brian Severns to their ... -
Army Visit Highlights Non-Conference Schedule for Air Force Men’s Basketball as Full List Released | Sports blanket
The military will travel to Clune Arena in December, highlighting the non-conference portion of an Air Force basketball schedule that was released on Thursday. The Black ...