Kalinaw News: 5ID sends off 77IB to augment the forces in Cagayan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 22, 2020): 5ID sends off 77IB to augment the forces in Cagayan Province

Camp Melchor F Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- 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.

Lieutenant Colonel Joeboy D. Kindipan, 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 Philippine Army, Commander, 5ID expressed his confidence in the leadership of LtCol. Kindipan to command the reactivated battalion as they embark to make another milestone. “I have no doubt that LtCol 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.”

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 ” he ended with a challenge.

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