US, Indonesia Airmen talks enhance interoperability
(Center right) U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen Russell Mack, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, (center left) Indonesian Air Vice Marshal Umar Sugeng Haryono and the attendees of the U.S. and Indonesian Airman-to-Airman talks pose for a group photo in the Courtyard of Heroes at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 11, 2018. PACAF senior leaders hosted Indonesian air force leaders to discuss common regional security challenges. The A2A talks are intended to increase cooperation with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Robles)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- Pacific Air Forces hosted the Indonesian air force leadership here to discuss the continued partnership and integration of both air forces during Airman-to-Airman talks April 11 – 12, 2018.
A2A talks are designed to foster military-to-military relationships with regional partners and pave the way for future collaboration. The exchange allows Airmen to meet face-to-face to discuss common regional security challenges.
“These talks are invaluable as we continue to develop our military-to-military relationships here in the Indo-Pacific,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Russell Mack, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander. “Our objective is to solve problems and make changes. If we can’t reach an agreement right away, we will figure out solutions that mutually benefit both of our countries and our militaries.”
During the two-day conference, PACAF leadership and seven members of the Indonesian air force discussed expanding their bilateral engagements, increasing cooperation in aviation safety, cybersecurity efforts, future subject matter expert exchanges and improving and expanding the Cope West bilateral exercise.
“This meeting provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss and explore ways to enhance the professionalism of our respective air forces,” said Indonesian Air Vice Marshal Umar Sugeng Haryono. “This will strengthen the relationship between both air forces for years to come.”
The U.S. and Indonesian militaries conduct approximately 170 activities annually across the Defense Department , which included exercise Cope West 18 in March.
“The only way we can face the challenges in the Pacific is through our partners.” Mack said. “I would argue that the biggest asymmetric advantage we have in the Indo-Pacific is our partners.”
This was the 10th annual A2A talks between the two nations. The strategies and plans formed during the A2A talks will be used by both nations for the next two to five years. The two air forces are scheduled to meet again for A2A talks in Indonesia, March 2019.
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Sejumlah Kapal Perang AS Bersiap Datang ke Indonesia
JAKARTA - Sejumlah kapal perang Amerika Serikat (AS) akan datang ke Indonesia dalam rangka membina hubungan kerja sama angkatan bersenjata kedua negara.
Sehubungan dengan rencana kehadiran kapal perang tersebut, Duta Besar (Dubes) Luar Biasa dan Berkuasa Penuh (LBBP) AS untuk Indonesia, H E Joseph R Donovan Jr memohon kepada Panglima TNI Marsekal TNI Hadi Tjahjanto untuk membantu kelancaran kegiatan kunjungan itu. Hal itu disampaikan Joseph saat melakukan pertemuan dengan Panglima TNI di Mabes TNI, Cilangkap, Jakarta, Rabu 18/4/2018.
Menanggapi rencana kedatangan kapal perang AS itu ke Indonesia, Panglima menyatakan TNI akan membantu kelancaran kunjungan tersebut agar dapat berjalan lancar dan saling menguntungkan kedua belah pihak.
Panglima TNI menyampaikan bahwa kunjungan kehormatan Dubes AS ini juga untuk mempererat hubungan kerja sama kedua negara dalam berbagai bidang, khususnya di bidang pelayanan kesehatan yang dilaksanakan dalam kegiatan Pacific Partnership 2018 di Bengkulu.
Panglima TNI mengucapkan terima kasih kepada AS karena telah menghadirkan kapal rumah sakit United States Naval Ship (USNS) Mercy dalam melaksanakan kegiatan pelayanan kesehatan kepada masyarakat di Bengkulu.
Ucapan terima kasih juga disampaikan Panglima atas kehadiran Dubes AS di Manado dalam rangka latihan bersama dengan melibatkan pesawat udara F-16.
“Kerja sama dalam kegiatan Pacific Partnership sangat bermanfaat bagi masyarakat, khususnya bagi dokter dan tenaga medis Indonesia dalam menghadapi berbagai kemungkinan yang terjadi terkait bencana alam,” kata Panglima dalam keterangan tertulisnya yang diterima
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Adapun Mr Joseph, juga mengucapkan terima kasih atas apresiasi dan dukungan Panglima TNI yang ditunjukkan pada saat kedatangan kapal rumah sakit United States Naval Ship (USNS) Mercy dalam rangka kegiatan Pacific Partnership.
Mr Joseph berharap kegiatan Pacific Partnership tersebut dapat bermanfaat bagi Indonesia dan juga Amerika, khususnya dalam persiapan menghadapi bencana alam di Indonesia.
Mr Joseph mengatakan, kerja sama di bidang kesehatan dengan Indonesia diawali ketika terjadi bencana tsunami pada 2004. "Bencana tsunami itu menyadarkan kita semua untuk mempersiapkan diri lebih baik lagi guna mendukung misi misi kemanusiaan dalam rangka menghadapi bencana alam," katanya.
Dalam pertemuan tersebut turut hadir mendampingi Marsekal Hadi Tjahjanto antara lain Asrenum Panglima TNI Laksda TNI Agung Prasetiawan, Asintel Panglima TNI Mayjen TNI Benny Indra Pujihastono, Kabais TNI Marsda TNI Kisenda Wiranata Kusuma, Kapuspen TNI Mayjen TNI M S Fadhilah, dan Kapuskersin TNI Laksma TNI Tatit Eko Witjaksono.
Sedangkan Mr Joseph didampingi Athan AS di Jakarta Kolonel Michael D Spake, Kepala Kantor Kerja Sama Pertahanan Kolonel Brady A Crosier, Atase Laut AS di Jakarta CDR Greg R, Adams dan Penasihat Politik Kedubes AS Ms Geneve E Menscher.
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