NEWS

The 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG) utilizing a UH-1H helicopter of the 207th Tactical Helicopter Squadron (THS) airlifted patients from the Municipality of Alcala to the Provincial Capitol of Cagayan in Tuguegarao City on November 15, 2020.

The medical evacuation team flew three (3) patients – Mrs. Marieta Del Rosario and her son John Del Rosario who were electrocuted; and Mrs Theresita Siason who is suffering from suspected spinal injury. The said patients are victims of the massive flooding in the area.

Two (2) UH-1H helicopters of the Philippine Air Force under the Tactical Operations Group 2 headed by COL AUGUSTO N PADUA PAF (GSC) continue to work round the clock in facilitating the transportation of relief goods and other essential items to thousands of families affected by Typhoon “Ulysses” in Cagayan Valley.

As of this today, November 15, 2020, a total of 3,500 lbs of cargoes were transported from Cagayan Provincial Capitol to the inaccessible areas in the municipalities of Alcala, Amulung, Lal-lo, Solana, and Enrile in Cagayan.

The Philippine Air Force C-295 aircraft transported the 505th Search and Rescue Group personnel and equipment for the conduct of Water Search and Rescue operations to flooded and trapped families in Cagayan Valley on November 14, 2020. 

Likewise, Two (2) Bell-412 aircraft from the 207th Tactical Helicopter Squadron were utilized by the 505th SRG for the conduct of aerial rescue to areas experiencing massive flooding in Cagayan River due to the continuous upsurge of water in Magat Dam in Isabela. 

The Philippine Air Force provided airlift missions from CJVAB, Pasay City to Cagayan Valley after several provinces were flooded due to the onslaught of Typhoon “Ulysses”.  

The Philippine Air Force activated its Disaster Response Task Units (DRTU) and conducted Search and Rescue to stranded families in the most affected communities in the National Capital Region and CALABARZON. 

The 15th Strike Wing deployed its DRTU teams and rescued families including seven (7) children who were trapped in their houses in Marikina City on November 12, 2020. Meanwhile, another DRTU team utilized its military trucks in transporting a total of 48 stranded individuals due to the high water level at the Ylang-Ylang River in Noveleta, Cavite.

The aftermath of typhoon “Ulysses” has yet again highlighted the PAF's solemn commitment in serving the Filipino People. Through the “Tulong Bayanihan 2” advocacy the PAF seized the Golden Hour to provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) to affected communities all over Central and Southern Luzon and NCR.

The Philippine Air Force Reservists under the 3rd Air Force Wing Reserve together with other Armed Forces of the Philippines Units, Philippine National Police, Philippine Red Cross, and with the Local Government Unit of Batangas conducted Search and Rescue Operations for the victims of Typhoon Rolly in Ibaan, Batangas on November 2, 2020.

The 720th Special Operations Group already prepared as proactive measures for the possible landfall of Super Typhoon 'Rolly' in NCR. The Group activated its Disaster Response Task Unit (DRTU) in support to PAF Mobile Disaster Response Unit (DRU) ready to respond in any eventualities.

The 5th Fighter Wing celebrated its 73rd Founding Anniversary with the theme: "Sustaining Excellence, Building Capabilities, Overcoming Challenges", with the Commander of Air Defense Command, MGEN CONNOR ANTHONY D CANLAS SR PAF as Guest of Honor and Speaker at Bay 2 Hangar, Basa Air Base, Pampanga on 22 October 2020.

The Tactical Operations Group 9 led by its Group Commander, LTC JOSHUA R LEONES PAF (GSC), donated 10 empty drums to Barangay Balangasan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur last October 20, 2020. The empty drums will be used for the beautification and other agricultural programs of the said barangay.

IN PHOTOS: Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon conducted its regular biking activity to maintain the physical fitness and camaraderie among its personnel while still in observance of COVID-19 protocols on October 17, 2020. Likewise, tree planting and cleaning activity dubbed as "Bayanihan" at the area of newly renovated Headquarters TOWNOL Annex was also conducted in partnership with the Angeles City Government-Agriculture Office (ACGAO) in support to national greening program of the government.

IN PHOTOS: Blessing of 520th Air Base Wing newly-acquired government vehicles at Motor Vehicle Squadron, 522nd Logistics Group on October 16, 2020. The activity underscores the Wing's strategic focus on developing efficient base service support system by highlighting one of the core systems specifically on upgrading the ground mobility assets needed by 520th ABW to support various mobility operations.

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IN PHOTOS: Simple Acceptance, Turn-over, and Blessing Ceremony of the six (6) Super Tucano Close Air Support aircraft at Haribon Hangar, Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City in Pampanga on October 13, 2020 with the Secretary of National Defense Delfin N Lorenzana as Guest of Honor.

IN PHOTOS: Blessing of ground vehicles and recovered UH-1H helicopter with tail Nr 504 at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City in Pampanga on October 13, 2020 with the Commanding General, PAF LTGEN ALLEN T PAREDES PAF as Guest of Honor.

The ground vehicles composed of two (2) buses, two (2) fire trucks, and 50 KM-250 trucks will be distributed among Air Base Groups, Tactical Operations Groups and other PAF Units to boost its current support capability and to further increase the equipment readiness of the PAF.

The Philippine Air Force through the 950th Communications-Electronics and Information Systems Group in partnership with PLDT One Cybersecurity marks a new milestone in cybersecurity training. The PAF-PLDT One Cybersecurity Training officially started during its opening ceremony this 12 October 2020 via VTC.