News United States Air Force
 CSAF hosts Indonesian counterpart visitPublished May 25, 2022
                        
                        By Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon
                        
                        
                        Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
                **ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --**
                Air Force Chief of Staff **Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.**, hosted Indonesian Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo for an official counterpart visit May 16-20 to affirm the strong and enduring U.S.-Indonesia strategic partnership.Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, chief of staff of the Indonesian Air Force, speaks with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 20, 2022. Prasetyo and Kendall discussed partnership between their services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, chief of staff of the Indonesian Air Force, speaks with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 20, 2022. Prasetyo and Kendall discussed partnership between their services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
            
            
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“It is my distinct honor to welcome Indonesian Air Force Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo for a counterpart visit,” Brown said. “Our engagements reflected the enduring nature of the U.S.-Indonesia strategic partnership and our shared desire to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

As part of the visit, Fadjar first visited the **U.S. Air Force Academy** where he met with Indonesia’s first-ever cadet attending there. Later, he also received a full honors arrival at **Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling** where he was awarded the **Legion of Merit**, met Air Force leaders including Brown, Secretary of the Air Force **Frank Kendall**, and other Headquarters Air Force staff members at the Pentagon, and participated in a **wreath-laying ceremony** at the **Tomb of the Unknown Soldier** at Arlington National Ceremony.

During Brown’s office call with his Indonesian counterpart, the two leaders discussed Indonesia’s defense modernization initiatives, including Indonesia’s proposed F-15IDN aircraft **procurement and upgrades** to existing platforms.

Brown also praised Indonesia’s regional leadership and thanked Prasetyo for his efforts in support of the **Cope West 2021** bilateral exercise in Indonesia and underscored the importance of exercises to readiness and interoperability.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presents the Legion of Merit medal to Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, chief of staff of the Indonesian Air Force, during a full honors ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 19, 2022.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presents the Legion of Merit medal to Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, chief of staff of the Indonesian Air Force, during a full honors ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 19, 2022.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)
            
            
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**Pacific Air Forces** also provides various training courses supporting maritime domain awareness and other topics via the U.S. Air Force capacity building programs in which Indonesian armed forces participate.

The United States is Indonesia’s largest military engagement partner with more than 220 annual engagements.LR 



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