Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 5, 2021): Blackhawk helicopters deployed in WestMinCom AOR
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – November 05, 2021 the Tactical Operations Wing-Western Mindanao (TOW-WM), the major Air Force unit under the command and control of the Western Mindanao Command, received S70i Blackhawk Utility Helicopters on November 4, 2021. The helicopters will be utilized to perform various missions in Western Mindanao including support in combat operations and quick response for humanitarian aid.
WestMinCom Commander, Maj. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr. said that the deployment of the Blackhawk helicopters will boost the capability of the armed forces in both lethal and non-lethal operations. “We are very grateful that the top brass considered the deployment of these air assets which will greatly contribute to the accomplishment of our missions here in Western Mindanao,” the commander expressed.
Prior to the welcome ceremony at Edwin Andrews Air Base in Barangay Sta. Maria, the helicopters orbited the City of Zamboanga and performed descend procedure for a low pass over the entire city before making a direct-perpendicular land at EAAB ramp toward the 206th ramp. Highlights of the welcome ceremony were the playing of the Mabuhay Hymn by the 530th Band and the spraying of water from two fire trucks positioned on the opposite sides of the helicopters.
The momentous event was witnessed by Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas, WestMinCom’s Deputy Commander for Operations; Brig. Gen. Elpidio Talja, Jr., Deputy Commander of the Air Combat Command; and Col. Dennis Estrella, Wing Commander of TOW-WM.
“Expect that with the deployment of the Blackhawk helicopters in our unit, our operations will greatly improve as these helicopters have larger capacity and more impressive horsepower allowing a faster and longer-range transport. In addition, the said helicopters have the ability to absorb high-impact velocities enabling it to withstand strong turbulent winds,” Col. Estrella said.
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