General Brawner thanks AUS Army for training PH troops

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Gen Romeo Brawner Jr receives a memento from LtGen Simon Stuart during the latter’s courtesy visit to the AFP General Headquarters on September 18. (Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAO, AFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, expressed his appreciation to the Australian Army during the courtesy visit of Australia’s Army Chief, LtGen Simon Stuart on September 18 at the AFP General Headquarters here.

In their meeting, the two discussed PH-Aus bilateral military partnership, including training, student exchanges, reservist development, non-commissioned officer empowerment, and recruitment. 

AFP, USINDOPACOM wrap-up MDB-SEB meeting, underscore joint commitments

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General Romeo Brawner Jr and Admiral John Aquilino pose for a photo during the MDB-SEB meeting on September 14 at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. (Photo by PO3 VIluan Ret/PAO, AFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the US Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) concluded its annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) meeting at the AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on September 14, 2023.

General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the AFP (CSAFP), and Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of US INDOPACOM) led the event that was marked by fruitful discussions and strategic collaboration reaffirming the steadfast commitment of the PH-US in safeguarding our nations and the Indo-Pacific region. 

GOOD DOGS | VISCOM awards Military Working Dog Achievement Medals to Mugie and Puti

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VISCOM Commander LtGen Benefict M Arevalo, confers the Military Working Dog Achievement Medal to Mugie for his significant contributions to AFPMS campaign in the region.

The Visayas Command (VISCOM) proudly recognized the exceptional contributions of two remarkable canines, Mugie and Puti, in their relentless support of our campaign in the Visayas region. 

In a heartwarming ceremony, VISCOM Commander Lieutenant General Benedict M. Arevalo PA, conferred the  Military Working Dog Achievement Medals upon these two heroic four-legged comrades at 302nd Infantry Brigade, Camp Leon Kilat, Negros Oriental. 

CA CONFIRMATION | SND and 11 AFP Senior Officers

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The Commission on Appointments approved the nomination and appointment of 11 AFP senior officers during a session held in Manila on September 13, 2023. (Photo by SN1 Viluan / PAOAFP)
The Commission on Appointments (CA) approved the interim appointments and nomination of Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" C. Teodoro, Jr. and 11 AFP senior officers during a session in Manila on September 13, 2023.

Secretary Teodoro along with other AFP senior officers have exhibited exceptional competence throughout their service which garnered the approval and trust of CA.

Below is the complete list of ad interim appointments and nomination approved by the CA:

PH-US pleased with pace of EDCA projects

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General Romeo Brawner Jr, Admiral John Aquilino, and US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson receive a briefing at Basa Air Base during their tour of EDCA projects on September 13. (Photo by Sgt Ambay/PAOAFP)

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, lauded the progress of projects under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) during their visit to Cagayan on September 13.

Accompanied by US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, they inspected Lal-lo Airport and Naval Base Camilo Osias in Cagayan, as well as Basa Air Base in Pampanga, where EDCA sites are located.

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