Eight new officers and 239 enlisted personnel formally
joined the Isabela-based 5th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army on
Monday.
The officers are new graduates of the Officers Preparatory
Course Class 61-2014 while the enlisted personnel recently finished the
Candidate Soldiers Course Class 358 and 359-2014 cross-trained with Jungle
Warfare Mountain Operation Course.
Capt. Randy Sta. Maria, 5th Infantry Division spokesperson,
said that these personnel were given a warm welcome and send-off ceremonies at
their Gamu, Isabela headquarters.
Major Gen. Lysander A. Suerte, 5th Infantry Division
commander, presided over the ceremony and saw to it that the new soldiers are
all in high spirits as they embarked on their new assignments with the various
field units of 5th Infantry Division in Region 2, Cordillera Administrative
Region, and some provinces in Mindanao .
After enduring a tough military training and spending time
with their loved ones during the holiday season, Suerte reminded the new
officers and soldiers that their paramount duty is to carry out their given
responsibilities as protectors of the people with dignity and pride as disciplined
and responsible soldiers.
“You are now ready to face the real world of your chosen
profession. You have finally passed the tests in your training, but you have
yet to face the real tests of patriotism and service in the career that you
have chosen. As you climb aboard your respective vehicles to report to the
battlefield, may our Almighty God bless you and keep you safe in your trip,” he
added.
The send-off Ceremony for deploying troops is one of the
most cherished customs and traditions of the Philippine Army where blessings to
the troops are accorded as they embark on their first assignment in the field
to respond to the noble calling of soldiery.
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