Rebuilding Hope: Yonif 700/WYC Soldiers and Puncak Residents Restore Honai with Smiles

PUNCAK - In Wombru Village, Mage’abume District, Puncak Regency, Papua, the howling wind tore through the quiet afternoon, leaving destruction in its wake. A Honai, the heart of a family’s home, collapsed under the weight of fallen trees. But amidst the damage, a powerful story of unity and resilience began to unfold. (Saturday, March 22, 2025).

Not with weapons, but with hammers and nails, the soldiers of Satgas Yonif 700/WYC arrived—not as warriors, but as brothers. They were not alone. The villagers, driven by a shared sense of togetherness, joined the effort. Laughter echoed as hands worked side by side, lifting beams, securing roofs, and turning wreckage into renewal. In no time, the Honai stood strong once again.

"We are not just here as soldiers—we are family!" one soldier declared, met with cheers from the villagers.

The residents beamed with gratitude. "Thank you, TNI! Our Honai is even stronger than before!" said a mother, cradling her child with a smile.

Pangkoops Habema, Mayjen TNI Lucky Avianto, emphasized that nature may test their strength, but solidarity will always prevail. "Here in Puncak, we face challenges together. The soldiers of Yonif 700/WYC have proven they are not just defenders, but true friends of the Papuan people."

As the sun dipped behind the mountains, its golden light bathed the newly rebuilt Honai—a symbol of hope, resilience, and unwavering unity. In Puncak, the spirit of gotong royong (mutual cooperation) was alive and thriving, proving that friendship and togetherness are the strongest forces of all.

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