Tuesday, September 29, 2020

5ID sends off 77IB to augment the forces in Cagayan Province

From the Philippine Information Agency (Sep 29, 2020): 5ID sends off 77IB to augment the forces in Cagayan Province (By 5th Infantry Battalion)


The send-off ceremony for the troopers of 77th Infantry (Don’t Dare) Battalionwas was held at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela on September 21, 2020. (5ID photo)

GAMU, Isabela, Sept. 29 (PIA) - - - The 77th Infantry (Don’t Dare) Battalion, Philippine Army was all-set for deployment in the province of Cagayan.

The send-off was held in a simple ceremony at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela on September 21, 2020.

Lt Col Joeboy D Kindipa , the battalion commander of 77IB led the unit set to be deployed in the eight eastern municipalities of Cagayan- Gattaran, Baggao, Abulug, Iguig, Solana, Enrile, Peñablanca and Tuguegarao City.

In the send-off ceremony, BGen Laurence E Mina PA, commander, 5ID expressed his confidence in the leadership of Lt Col Kindipan to command the reactivated battalion as they embark to make another milestone.

“I have no doubt that Lt Col Kindipan will bring the battalion to greater heights as the protector of North-Eastern Luzon frontier. Wala akong ibang hangad kundi ang inyong tagumpay sa bawat gawain at sa bawat gampanin," Mina said.


He also reminded every member of 77IB to live up their unit’s battle cry “DON’T DARE” the double seven.

“As your commander, I dare you to exemplify nothing but the best in every step that you’ll make. Move together as one, big, happy and productive team double seven " BGen Mina added. (MDCT/PIA-2)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1054625

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