DWDD: KALASAG NG BAYAN | Mechanized Infantry Division 11th Activation Anniversary

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Sep 15): KALASAG NG BAYAN  |  Mechanized Infantry Division 11th Activation Anniversary

 

CAMP O’DONNELL, Capas, Tarlac (DWDD) – The month of September is a significant for the Mechanized Infantry Division, Philippine Army. It was in the year of 2006, the Light Armor Division was activated on 11 September, but now known as the Mechanized Infantry Division. Eleven (11) years have passed, since the division celebrates its 1st Anniversary.

It is pride that the Mechanized Infantry Division, Philippine Army celebrates its 11th Activation Anniversary with the leadership of Maj. Gen. Edgar F Gonzales AFP, Division Commander. In a month long series of activities with this year’s anniversary theme “Kalasag ng Bayan, Kaagapay sa Kaunlaran.”

As part of the pre-anniversary activities the Mech Div conduct a series of activities to make the occasion meaningful and memorable. Will also showcases the capability demonstration of our latest armored vehicle assets, distribution of Certificate of Lot Award (CeLA) to the Officers and Enlisted Personnel of Mech Div pursuant to Presidential Proclamation NO 1144, s. 2015 and awarding and paid tribute to our soldiers involved in Marawi Siege.

Gen. Efren L Abu (Ret) former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and former Commander of Light Armor Brigade was the guest of honor and speaker. Secretary Delfin N Lorenzana of the Department of National Defense, AFP officers, Media and other civilian guest are also present during the 11th Activation Anniversary of the Mechanized Infantry Division on 12 September 2017. 1MechInfDiv/MCAG



 













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