Jakarta, April 26 -- The Indonesian Army's Special Force Command (Kopassus) marked its 73rd anniversary by hosting a playground event with various amusement rides for four thousand children, including orphans.

A Kopassus soldier guided each group of children as they enjoyed the rides set up at a stadium within the special force headquarters in East Jakarta.

"We want you all to have fun, play together, and try some rides that may be new to you. Some of you may have been dreaming of trying these rides," Kopassus Commander Major General Djon Afriandi remarked as he welcomed the children on Saturday.

Afriandi informed reporters that, in addition to orphans, the children included sons and daughters of Kopassus soldiers currently serving acr...