CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) proudly joined the nation in celebrating the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) during a flag-raising ceremony held this morning, September 1 at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Canopy, here.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) formally concluded Exercise ALON 2025 during a Closing Ceremony today, August 29, held at Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers’ Country, here.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held a Change of Command Ceremony for the AFP Finance Center (AFPFC) and Joint Change of Chiefs of Office Ceremony for the Office of the Strategic Studies and Strategy Management (OSSSM), and the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG) today, August 28, 2025 at Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers' Country, here.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Australian Defence Force (ADF), and U.S. Marines carried out preparatory training on August 22, in San Vicente, Palawan, in advance of a combined joint forcible entry operation under Exercise ALON 2025. Preparations focused on planning, coordination, and staging maneuvers to ensure seamless execution of the upcoming amphibious assault.
On August 24, the participating forces successfully executed the forcible entry drill, highlighted by an airfield seizure. The activity demonstrated joint capability to project power from the sea onto land, enhancing interoperability and reinforcing the collective commitment of Philippine, Australian, and U.S. forces to regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones / U.S. Marine Corps
The Philippine Marine Corps with the U.S. Marines conducted an airfield seizure operation during Exercise ALON 2025 at San Vicente, Palawan on August 24. The training highlighted the combined force’s ability to rapidly project power from the sea to secure key objectives ashore, a core element of amphibious operations.
The forcible entry drill is among the major events of Exercise ALON 2025, a bilateral training between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian Defence Force, with support from Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and the Royal Canadian Navy. The activity showcased the seamless integration of Philippine and U.S. Marines in executing high-intensity missions, further strengthening interoperability, readiness, and collective resolve to address evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones and Cpl. Angelina Sara / U.S. Marine Corps
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