(Photo courtesy of Army Artillery Regiment) MANILA - The Army Artillery Regiment (AAR) has activated a new unit, the 10th Field Artillery, which will operate the 12 newly-acquired 155mm self-propelled howitzers from Israel. Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad, in a statement Friday, said the 10th Field Artillery was activated during the AAR's 15th founding anniversary in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on June 22. PA Inspector General, Maj. Gen. Roy M. Galido, who represented Army commander Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., headed the activation ceremonies. "This newly activated unit will surely contribute to our continuing victory in the conduct of combined arms operations," he said in his speech. The 10th Field Artillery will be led by Lt. Col. Chamberlain A. Esmino. "As Artilyeros, let us not forget the characteristics that make you the best-speed and accuracy. Speed in providing the much-needed fire support to troops and accuracy in hitting only desig
BOOSTING INTEROPERABILITY. Marine troops of the Philippines and the United States participate in an activity of the exercises dubbed "Marine Aviation Support Activity 2022" (MASA 22), which began on Monday (June 6, 2022). The AFP said the integrated and joint interoperability activities include coastal defense forward arming and refueling, and subject matter exchanges for unmanned aviation systems and engineering with participants from the Naval Air Wing of the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Air Force. (Photo courtesy of AFP) MANILA - Marine units of the Philippines and the United States are conducting exercises that would enhance their interoperability in combined tactical and heliborne operations. The exercises, formally called the "Marine Aviation Support Activity 2022" (MASA 22), began on Monday and ends on June 17, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Jorry Baclor said in a statement Tuesday night. It is a bilateral exercis
Beatrice Gomez (Instagram)
Miss Universe 2021 Top 5 finalist Beatrice Gomez couldn't be grateful that she was awarded with the Military Merit Medal.
The Military Merit Medal is given for heroic achievement or meritorious service during, or in support of, military action against an enemy.
On