Friday, January 23, 2015

SOCOM celebrates 24th anniversary, fetes outstanding troopers

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 23): SOCOM celebrates 24th anniversary, fetes outstanding troopers

The Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the Philippine Army's most elite formation, celebrated its 24th anniversary Thursday with Army commander Lt. Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri as guest of honor and speaker.

Another notable guest was Department of National Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin.

True to its anniversary theme, "SOCOM: Handang Harapin Anumang Hamon para sa Kinabukasan ng Sambayanan," its component troops -- the Scout Rangers, Special Forces, and Light Reaction Regiment -- continue to provide sterling service to the country and the people.

In his speech, Iriberri congratulated the SOCOM troopers for their significant contribution in the success of the recent visit to the Philippines of Pope Francis.

"As the whole world saw and watched in awe, we did it, and the SOCOM must be congratulated for ensuring that the Holy Father and the Filipino people would have no worries during the five-day apostolic visit," he said.

The Army chief also commended the Light Reaction Regiment, the Army's premier frontliner in counter-terrorism operations, as it also marked its first year.

One of the highlights of the anniversary celebration was the recognition given to outstanding personnel who have performed and served with distinction.

Leading this year's awardees was Cpl. Pedro Peter B. Dacutanan, who was conferred with the Distinguished Conduct Star for his courage and gallantry in two separate life-threatening instances.

The Gold Cross Medal was also awarded to 1st Lt. Ray John G. Labiao and 1st Lt. Michael B. Asistores.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=728342

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