PIER 13, South Harbor, Manila (DWDD) – The leadership of the Philippine Navy led a Heroes’ Welcome for Fleet-Marine Troops returning from a successful campaign to liberate Marawi City from the Daesh-inspired Maute terrorist group.
The Fleet-Marine Ready Team arrived on board BRP Tarlac (LD601) from Iligan City after their deployment at the Naval Forces Western (NFWM) Area of Operations.
Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph S. Mercado, PN Flag-Officer-in-Command, led the activity held at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila, at 7:30 a.m.
The Marines, who were instrumental in the military operations against the Maute Group, were greeted with an activity that had the theme “Bravo Zulu, Home for Christmas,” aside from the awards and recognition bestowed on them for their sacrifice and achievements during their deployment in Marawi.
The event was witnessed by an equally eager family members and friends that have waited for their return in the last five months.
After the Arrival Ceremony, the Fleet-Marine contingent were ferried via a motorcade that first dropped by the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Roxas Boulevard, Manila then to Marine Base Rudiardo Brown in Fort Andres Bonifacio in Taguig City. AES/MCAG/ Photos by Lt Enrico Payongayong/P01MannyMateo
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