CAMP AGUINALDO QUEZON CITY - Fifty-two free fallers from the Special Operations Command Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Special Operations Command Pacific joined the Bilateral Military Freefall Friendship Jump as part of the ongoing Balikatan Exercises on April 11, 2023.
Using two (2) Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Aircraft of the US Air Force, the freefall and airborne qualified soldiers jumped at an altitude of 9,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and parachuted towards the Drop Zone Royce, Brgy Liwayway, Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija.
The activity was also highlighted by wing exchange and meaningful sharing of experiences. It aims to enhance interoperability and jointness between the PH and US Special Operations Forces.
Another freefall and static airborne event is scheduled on April 17 to 18 in the same drop zone. (Photo by AFPSOCOM)
