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Air Assault Exercise

News Blog 27 April 2024

Philippine Marines and their counterparts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) conducted an air assault exercise in Balabac Island, Palawan on April 26, as part of the ongoing Balikatan exercises.

Utilizing the USMC CH53E Super Stallion, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via helicopters into a designated zone, simulating a rapid deployment scenario. This exercise demonstrates the combined capabilities of the Philippine and US Marines in conducting complex military operations.

📸: PIO, Tactical Operations Wing West and TACP Balabac, Tactical Operations Group 7

AFP hosts Field Study Visit Activity, encourages strategic defense engagement

News Blog 26 April 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City- BGen Joel M Paloma, Chief of the Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy Management (OSSSM), on behalf of General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, encouraged participants of the Field Study Visit Activity (FSVA) for an active strategic engagement on April 26, 2024, at the General Headquarters, AFP.

The activity hosted by the AFP was participated by the Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) Regular Class 59 (RC-59), National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) officials, faculty, and staff with the aim to provide an understanding of the development and execution of defense and military strategy.

Multilateral Maritime Exercise continues in Palawan

News Blog 26 April 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The second day of the Multilateral Maritime Exercise (MME) between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), and the French Navy's Vendémiaire frigate continues today in Palawan, building upon yesterday's successful Division Tactics (DIVTACS) drills.

The MME, a key component of Exercise Balikatan 24, sees Philippine vessels BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) operating alongside the US Navy's USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) and the French Navy's Vendémiaire (FFH734).

Balikatan's Multilateral Maritime Exercise kicks off

News Blog 25 April 2024

The first-ever Multilateral Maritime Exercise (MME) between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (US-INDOPACOM) officially kicked off today in Palawan marking a significant step forward in regional cooperation.

Philippine vessels LD602 and PS16, alongside the USS Harpers Ferry LSD 49 and French Navy Vendémiaire F-374, have already set sail from Puerto Princesa port to engage in a series of dynamic exercises aimed at bolstering maritime capabilities for the next five days.

CSAFP honors wounded soldiers of the 6th Infantry Division for bravery in combat

News Blog 24 April 2024

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City- General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), honored seven wounded soldiers of the 6th Infantry Division for their bravery in the battle against members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Karialan Faction on April 24, 2024, at Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur province.

General Brawner Jr. commended the 6th Infantry Division personnel for their immense dedication and sacrifices for safeguarding peace and security in the region. He assured them of the AFP’s unwavering support and pledged to ensure that they receive the best possible medical care and assistance in their recovery.

Troops from the 1st Brigade Combat Team with elements from the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion neutralized the highest-ranking leader of the BIFF - Karialan Faction in a series of encounters on Monday, April 22 in Sitio Pendililang, Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur.

General Brawner Jr. expressed high hope to meet the timelines for the cessation of violence in Mindanao. As the nation honors its courage, the AFP remains firm in its mission to safeguard the welfare of the Filipino people and uphold the integrity of the nation.

Photo by SSg Ambay/PAOAFP