Intan Jaya, IDNtribune.com – When the sun began to rise, one by one the Christians in Intan Jaya started to leave the church door, This marks the end of Sunday service. The atmosphere in the Sugapa district, which was originally quiet, slowly started to get lively. The army post in Holomama village is no exception. The atmosphere that was originally quiet suddenly turned noisy. Voices were heard shouting to each other, “Amakanie!!!”, a typical greeting for Intan Jaya residents when they meet each other. After the service, around 120 persons of Holomama villagers took the time to stop at the army post in Holomama, on Sunday (09/07/23)

It can be seen that a close bond exists between local residents and the personnel of the 330 Raider Infantery Batalyon who are currently on duty. “Amakanieee, good morning, please sit down,” said the Commander of the Holomama Post (Danpos), Boss Fain, a nickname pinned by local residents. “Everyone just got home from worship. I’ve prepared food, let’s eat together,” he said, welcoming the residents. “This was just the beginning, in the future we will hold events like this again”, Boss Fain said.

The group meal was started with a prayer led by Mr. Julius Sani, pastor of the church from Holomama Village. Residents were so enthusiastic and cheerful to participate. Yunus Sani, a Holomama youth leader, said he was happy and thanked the soldiers from 330. “Hopefully all the soldiers from 330 will receive blessings from their father in heaven,” he said.

All Personnel and residents who were present seemed to be enjoying the euphoria of the beauty of togetherness and brotherhood. Happiness was clearly visible on the faces of everyone present at the meal. “Incredible, the Indonesian armed forces is the biological child of the people. Together with the people, the TNI is Strong, Amakanie,” said Dansatgas Major Dedy Pungky. ***