AFP conducts Aerial Resupply exercise at Patag Island in West Philippine Sea

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully conducted an aerial resupply operation at Patag Island on April 27, 2024. 

The Philippine Air Force NC212i aircraft was used to deliver essential goods to include food and medicine to government troops deployed on the remote island. The exercise aimed to conduct aerial resupply operation in two separate cargo drop scenarios; utilizing a parachute directly onto the island and cargo drop into the sea for retrieval by the stationed personnel.

Filipino troops observe U.S. Army's Medical Capabilities in Cagayan

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – Members of the Forward Service Medical Company (FSMC) under the 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, actively participated in a capability demonstration organized by the 10th Field Hospital of the United States Army at the Cagayan North International Airport in Lal-lo, Cagayan on Monday, April 29.

The demonstration sought to foster knowledge exchange and enhance interoperability between the AFP and the U.S. Army. FSMC personnel were able to observe and engage with their U.S. Army counterparts, gaining valuable insights into the latest medical practices and techniques used in military operations.

Filipino, American para-jumpers hold successful Military Free Fall exercise in Palawan

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – A successful Military Free Fall (MFF) Jump Exercise was conducted in Long Beach, San Vicente, Palawan on April 30, 2024, as part of the 39th annual Balikatan Exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US-INDOPACOM).
Para-jumpers from the Philippine Marine Corps Reconnaissance, Special Operations Wing of the Philippine Air Force, Special Forces Regiment Airborne, and their U.S. counterparts took part in the exercise. Members from the Australian Defence Force also joined as observers. The MFF Jump was a key component of the Balikatan Exercise, emphasizing the importance of interoperability and joint training.

TDCSAFP honors AFPRESCOM for three decades of dedicated service

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City –LtGen Charlton Sean Gaerlan, The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (TDCSAFP), honored the AFP Reserve Command (AFPRESCOM) for its 31st founding anniversary marking three decades of dedicated service here on April 30, 2024.
 
AFPRESCOM plays a pivotal role in supporting the AFP's mission to protect the Filipino people and in upholding the nation’s integrity. Over the past 31 years, AFPRESCOM has continuously evolved, adapted to emerging security challenges, and enhanced its readiness to respond to various contingencies.

AFP Inspector General welcomes UNCMAC Senior Member

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – LtGen Steve Crespillo, Inspector General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, welcomed MGen Kang In Kyu, Senior Member of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC), on a courtesy visit marking a significant moment of diplomatic engagement and cooperation on April 30, 2024, here.
 
The courtesy visit provided an exchange of views on a range of topics, including regional security challenges, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and potential areas for enhanced cooperation.

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