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MANILA – Newly-appointed Philippine Army (PA) Chief, Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto, paid visit to troops in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, the largest military camp in the country, Tuesday.
Lt. Col. Louie Villanueva, Army spokesperson, said Fort Magsaysay also serves as 7th Infantry Division, Army Artillery Regiment, Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Light Reaction Regiment and Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
The camp further, serves as the Army's Combat Readiness Training Area (CRTA) and also uses it for various exercises along with allied armed forces, he added.
The first unit Alberto was visited by the 7th Infantry Division, Major Gen. Felimon T. Santos Jr.
Subsequently, he visited the Headquarters of the Special Forces, where he took time to personally thank the troops for their devotion to duty, as well as the Light Reaction Regiment camp, where he visited his fallen heroes and visited its gallery.
On the other hand, the Army Artillery Regiment invited the PA for the closing ceremony of the Reorganizational Training of the 9th Field Artillery Battalion, in which, he was given the opportunity to fire at 105-millimeter howitzer.
One of the highlights of the activity was Alberto's visit to the wounded soldiers at Fort Magsaysay Army Station Hospital and his meeting with the two rebel surenderees given medical aid by the 7th Infantry Division.
The pair, in separate opportunities was neutralized through sustained focused military operations. Subsequently, they opted to yield as they realized the futility of their struggle.
During his visit, Alberto would like to hear their concerns. He mentioned that they are in the position of providing adequate services and support and are in a position to provide the necessary support.
Alberto also emphasized that the operational operational environment, there is a need to increase the military's operational readiness and strengthen its ability to meet the various security challenges.
"The Philippine Army remains at the forefront of tackling various security concerns of the country. Hence, it is imperative that every soldier should understand and be cognizant of their role in achieving mission accomplishment and its goal of achieving a world-class Army, "the Army chief said. (PNA)
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