Category: military
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Fleet marks 86th year, vows on becoming modern and responsive
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Fleet (PF) celebrated its 86th anniversary and underscored its resolve to become a modern and responsive fleet through this year’s theme “Cultivating People, Enhancing Processes and Mastering Platforms through Practice,” in a ceremony held at the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic. Philippine Navy (PN) Flag Officer in Command, Vice Adm. Toribio…
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Pilots and air traffic controllers share expertise in cope thunder
PAMPANGA– The Philippine Air Force and Pacific Air Forces held a civil-military engagement as part of the Cope Thunder PH 2024-1 at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga, on April 18, 2024. Pilots from the 5th Fighter Wing, PAF; and the Pacific Air Forces engaged with Air Traffic Controllers from the Civil Aviation Authority of the…
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PAF fighter pilots undergo air combat training for ‘Balikatan’
MANILA – Philippine Air Force (PAF) fighter pilots are now undergoing “air combat maneuvering” (ACM) training in the ongoing Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 24-1), its spokesperson said on Tuesday. In a statement, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the ACM is a critical component of the flight integration training (FTI) exercise in preparation…
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Ph-US pilots sharpen air combat skills in Cope Thunder 24-1
Philippine Air Force and the United States Air Force pilots hone their aerial combat skills through Air Combat Maneuvers (ACM) flown in FA-50 and F-16 aircraft over an Intensive military training area, West of Zambales as part of Cope Thunder 24-1. This ACM training is a critical component of the Flight Integration Training (FTI) exercise…
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Basic scuba diver training for Army personnel conducted by PCG
,SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– The Coast Guard Special Operations Force (CGSOF) conducted basic scuba diver training for personnel of Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) of the Philippine Army in Subic Bay Freeport zone. The cross-training, composed of Basic Life Saving (BLS), Water Search and Rescue (WASAR), and basic scuba diving, equipped the trainees with knowledge and skills…
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PH Navy test-fires new non-line of sight missile system
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) has validated the precision strike capability of the newly installed Israeli-made Spike NLOS (non-line of sight) missile system fitted aboard one of its fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) platforms. The NLOS missile system accurately hit the target at least 20 kilometers away during the firing held in Mariveles, Bataan…
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PH, US fighter jet pilots hold air-to-air combat drills
PAMPANGA – Filipino and American fighter jet pilots conducted air-to-air combat training over the skies of Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Tuesday. In a statement Wednesday, Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said Filipino pilots from the 5th Fighter Wing and their American counterparts from the 14th Fighter Squadron of…
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New skipper takes command of BRP Gregorio Del Pilar
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Fleet (PF) installed a new commanding officer (CO) for its offshore patrol ship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS15) in a turnover ceremony on April 4 at the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic. PF Commander, Rear Adm. Renato David, served as the keynote speaker in the activity that ushered Commander (Cdr.) Phillip…
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‘Balikatan’ intensifies AFP capabilities to defend territory
MANILA – This year’s “Balikatan” military exercises with the US forces will showcase the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) capabilities as it shifts towards the so-called “Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept” (CADC) or the strategy that aims to defend the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “This ‘Balikatan’ will be a showcase of our capabilities in…
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More senators condemn China’s ‘bullying’ vs. PH in WPS
MANILA – More senators on Wednesday expressed their “disgust” over the recent aggression by the Chinese Coast Guard to Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva described the latest incident, as well as previous aggressions of China against Filipinos, as “totally inhumane, illegal, and barbaric.” Villanueva said he is…
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Fleet Commander dons rank to 10 newly promoted officers
ZAMBALES – Philippine Fleet (PF) Commander, Rear Adm. Renato David, led the donning of ranks ceremony to 10 newly promoted PF officers held at Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic on March 26. Now donning a higher rank are Lieutenant Commander (LCdr) Dan Evert Llyod Gobatan, Lieutenant (Lt.) Estella Jane Sasil, Lt. Aileen Agcaoli, Lt. April…
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Refueling warship
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) is seen docked for refueling at a jetty in Subic Bay Freeport on March 25, 2024. The said ship is part of Destroyer Squadron 7, on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and…
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PF hold Fun Bike and Golf 2024
ZAMBALES – Philippine Fleet (PF) personnel and enthusiasts gathered on Friday, March 15 at the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Subic, for an outdoor activity as prelude to its Founding anniversary this coming April. PF Commander Rear Adm. Renato David led the Fun Bike and Fun Golf 2024 participated by officers and enlisted personnel coming from…
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91st IB, 307 CDC join the Philippine Army Nationwide Blood Donation Activity
BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion and 307 Community Defense Center (CDC), 3rd Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG) joined the “Philippine Army-Wide Blood Donation Activity” in this capital town (Baler) of Aurora as part of their tradition of donating blood in order to help save more lives held at Camp Jaime Bitong, Sr.,…
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Armor Division showcases new assets, facilities
TARLAC CITY — The Armor Division showcased its new and state-of-the-art assets and facilities. Army Commanding General Lieutenant General Roy Galido personally witnessed the ceremonial blessing of nine units of ASCOD Sabrah Light Tank, five 6×6 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier, and one Tractor Head. Armor Division Commander Major General Facundo Palafox IV underscored that the…
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