Tag: Clark Air Base
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US envoy witness simulation of joint aid delivery
PAMPANGA -United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, together with Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner, Jr., led the observation of a joint simulation exercise on the delivery of family food packs (FFPs) for flood-affected communities, at Clark Air Base.…
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PAF AND US AIR ASSETS CONTINUE JOINT HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS IN NORTHERN LUZON
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) continue their joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) operations, airlifting much-needed aid to typhoon-affected communities in Northern Luzon. On July 31, 2025, USAF CV-22 and US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft transported over 600 boxes of relief goods from Clark Air Base…
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PAF blesses five new Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) held a blessing ceremony for five newly acquired S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Haribon Hangar in Clark Air Base, Pampanga. The helicopters, delivered on December 9, 2024, are part of the 32 units of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters acquired through a direct contract with Poland’s PZL Mielec under the Armed…
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PH aircraft encounters ‘provocative’ China PLAAF over Scarborough
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Saturday condemned the “dangerous and provocative actions” of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) which harassed a Filipino aircraft conducting maritime patrols over Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). “On 8 August 2024, a Philippine Air Force (PAF) NC-212i aircraft was…
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PH, US start 2nd edition of ‘Cope Thunder’ drills
PAMPANGA – The second iteration of the Cope Thunder exercises between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and its US counterparts started Tuesday in Clark Air Base, Mabalacat, Pampanga. In a news release Wednesday, PAF spokesperson Ma. Col. Consuelo Castillo said approximately 1,000 PAF personnel participate in subject matter expert exchanges on planning and execution of…
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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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‘Black Eagles’ air shows to mark 75 years of PH-S. Korea ties
CLARK FREEPORT– The Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) aerobatic unit “Black Eagles” will visit the country next month for a series of air shows to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea. In an advisory Friday, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said the event is scheduled from March…
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14 countries join Pacific Airlift Rally 2023 in PH
CLARK AIR BASE – Fourteen countries in the Indo-Asia-Pacific regions participate in the Pacific Airlift Rally (PAR) 2023 staged in various air bases in the Philippines from August 14-18. Philippine Air Force (PAF) Air Mobility Command Commander Major General Joannis Leonardi Dimaano emphasized that the rally embodies cooperation, unity, and shared expertise of the different…
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PH Air Force aims to be more credible, sustainable service
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is working towards becoming a more capable service with a focus on improving its credibility and sustainability. PAF chief Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño made this remark in his speech at Clark Air Base, Pampanga as the Air Force celebrated its 76th founding anniversary Monday. “PAF at 76 Accelerating…
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