PAF DEPLOYS AS-211 JET TRAINERS

Submitted by AFPAO on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 16:02

The Philippine Air Force has deployed three (3) AS-211 Aircraft for Maritime Air Patrol (MARPAT) in the Western Command's Joint Area of Operation on 24 February 2020.

Said air assets, that will be based at Tactical Operations Wing West, Antonio Bautista Air Base, will enhance the operational tempo of WESCOM in securing the territorial integrity of the country in the West Philippine Sea as well as the Malampaya Deep Water Gas to Power Project.

AIR FORCE INSPECTOR GENERAL; 520TH ABW, WING COMMANDER VISIT 15TH STRIKE WING

Submitted by AFPAO on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 09:33

MGEN FLORANTE M AMANO AFP and BGEN ARTHUR M CORDURA AFP had a testimonial visit on February 12, 2020, at the 15th Strike Wing, Major Danilo Atienza Air Base, Sangley Point, Cavite.

The event started with the rendering of arrival honors to the Honorees at Nosedock Ramp Area followed by a wreath-laying ceremony to the fallen Trojans.

1st FIELD VISIT OF THE 37th CG,PAF AT WALLACE AIR STATION

Submitted by AFPAO on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 16:17

MGEN ALLEN T PAREDES AFP, the 37th Commanding General, PAF and party visited the Wallace Air Station, City of San Fernando, La Union on 21 February 2020 as part of the Field Visit of the CG, PAF to the different bases and stations scattered around the archipelago.

The Scanners Family listened as the "father" of the PAF shares his leadership philisophy serving as the platform for the growth of every airmen to the road to excellence.

FOIC, PHILIPPINE NAVY VISITS TO THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

Submitted by AFPAO on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 17:06

IN PHOTOS: The Flag-Officer-in-Command, Philippine Navy, REAR ADMIRAL GIOVANNI CARLO J BACORDO AFP paid a courtesy call to the Commanding General, Philippine Air Force MGEN ALLEN T PAREDES AFP on February 20, 2020, at the Headquarters, Philippine Air Force, Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

Full military honors were accorded to RADM BACORDO AFP upon his arrival at the HPAF Quadrangle followed by a Command Briefing at the HPAF Staff Lounge. 

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PAF COMMEMORATES 75TH YEAR OF THE RETAKING OF NICHOLS AIRFIELD IN WORLD WAR II

Submitted by AFPAO on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:53

The Philippine Air Force, led by the Chief of Air Staff, MGEN GLICERIO G PERALTA AFP, together with Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Retaking of Nichols Airfield during the World War II on February 19. 2020, at the PAF Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of the Pasay Local Historical Marker at Zone 20, Brgy 183 Villamor, Pasay City.

TOWCEN SPEARHEADS A MEDICAL MISSION AND GIFT GIVING ACTIVITY

Submitted by AFPAO on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 16:45

Tactical Operations Wing Central (TOWCEN) in partnership with Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV), Anti-Crime and Community Emergency Response Team (ACCERT) spearheaded a Medical Mission and Gift-Giving Activity to Fifty Three (53) Elderly aged 60 years old and above at Blessed Mother Josephine Vannini Home for the Aged, Daughter of St. Camillus, Sitio Tigbao, Talamban, Cebu City last 16 February 2020. The Wing conducted medical check-up and provided medicine through the help of BGBNEAB Hospital.

TOG 6 TAKES PART IN EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF POTOTAN BAPTIST LEARNING CENTER

Submitted by AFPAO on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 15:02

The Tactical Operations Group 6 (TOG 6) took an active part in the Educational Tour conducted by the Pototan Baptist Learning Center at Camp Adriano Hernandez, Dingle, Iloilo on February 13, 2020.

The children were given a background lecture about the Philippine Air Force (PAF) Unit under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), its capabilities, air assets, and its men and women.

The tour was intended to introduce and educate the participants about the PAF hoping that they too may become part of the organization someday.

IN PHOTOS: NORTHERN LUZON'S BEST

Submitted by AFPAO on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 15:31

07 February 2020, Clark Air Base Pampanga. The PAF's Tactical Operations Group 2 (The Valley Air Warriors) was awarded as the Tactical Operations Group of the Year with 1LT CYNTHIA C BANISAL PAF bagging the Officer of the Year Award and Bombo Radyo, Cauayan as the Stakeholder of the Year during the Wing's 9th Founding Anniversary.

PAF ASH WARRIORS, PATULOY ANG PAGSASAGAWA NG CLEARING OPERATIONS SA TALISAY, BATANGAS

Submitted by AFPAO on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 15:24

Tuloy-tuloy ang clearing operations ng Philippine Air Force na kinabibilangan ng mga kasundaluhan ng 355th Aviation Engineer Wing gamit ang mga heavy engineering equipment at 710th Special Operations Wing na kasalukuyang nasa Poblacion 4, 6 at 8 sa bayan ng Talisay, Batangas.

355TH AEW, NAKAHANDA NG GAWIN ANG EKSTENSYON NG RUNWAY SA VIGAN AIRPORT

Submitted by AFPAO on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 15:19

Nakahanda ng gawin ng mga kasundaluhan ng 355th Aviation Engineering Wing ang ekstensyon ng runway sa Vigan Airport, Ilocos Sur dahil sa pagpapadala nito ng anim na heavy engineering equipment at 17 engineering personnel sa pangunguna ni 1LT JUBITO GANNABAN PAF, na kasulukuyang nagsasagawa ng clearing operations at pagpapatag ng lupa na nagsimula noong ika-tatlo ng Pebrero taong kasalukuyan.
Ayon kay 1LT GANNABAN, Officer-in-Charge, nasa 0.31 porsyento na ang nagagawa sa nasabing proyekto.

CG, PAF PAYS A VISIT TO SOUTHERN LUZON COMMAND; TOWSOL

Submitted by AFPAO on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 17:08

The 37th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force MGEN ALLEN T PAREDES AFP together with his HPAF staff paid a visit to Southern Luzon Command on February 10, 2020, at Camp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City.

Full Military honors were given to CG, PAF upon his arrival at Southern Luzon Command and was received by MGEN ANTONIO PARLADE JR AFP.