PH, US air force officials agree to strengthen military ties

From the Manila Bulletin (Jan 29): PH, US air force officials agree to strengthen military ties

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Air Force are looking at holding bilateral training, including live-fire exercises to enhance their military cooperation.

During a meeting between Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero and the US Pacific Air Force Secretary Heather Ann Wilson at the Hall of Flags at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Friday, the two discussed ways on how to further strengthen the strong military relationship between the Philippines and the United States.

The meeting was part of Secretary Wilson’s three-day country visit, which started on January 25, 2018 and includes calls on Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and top Philippine Air Force (PAF) officers.

In their meeting, General Guerrero thanked the Secretary for the United States’ support in the successful operations against the Maute-IS group in Marawi City, especially in capability and technical cooperation.

The AFP Chief also expressed his appreciation for US military assistance in further developing the PAF’s capabilities.

Gen. Guerrero and Sec. Wilson also agreed that peace and security are essential in Southeast Asia.

Secretary Wilson is the 24th Secretary of the Air Force, one of the three components of the US Department of Defense. She is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping 660,000 air force personnel.

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