The Armed Forces of the Philippines welcomes General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the US National Guard Bureau, during his courtesy visit at the AFP General Headquarters on May 20. He was met by MGen Joel Alejandro Nacnac, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J9, and other senior officers of the GHQ.
In their meeting, the two affirmed the PH-US's commitment to strengthen their partnership, especially in advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region and a rules-based international order.
The two officers also discussed possible future engagements in reserve force development, best practice sharing, training, and high-level subject matter exchanges. They also shared perspectives on the utilization of the US National Guard and the role of reservists in law enforcement and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAO, AFP)
