DWDD: PROUD ACCOMPLISHMENT | 220AW Orchestrated Massive and Heavy Sorties during the Holidays

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 9): PROUD ACCOMPLISHMENT  |  220AW Orchestrated Massive and Heavy Sorties during the Holidays

 

MACTAN AIRBASE, Cebu (DWDD) – Records revealed from December 21, 2017 to January 7, 2018 that a total of 14,778 passengers including 9,480 uniformed personnel and 5,298 civilians were accommodated to flights using 220th Airlift Wing assets to various destinations in the country during the Holiday Season.

These sorties provided the soldiers and their dependents free accommodation in a way that can save a hefty amount supposedly for airline fares from their meager budget.

 

Ever since, the airlifters continue to bring military families together for the holidays. Reconnecting military families during this special time of year is one small way our airlifters is strengthening military families.

The Wing Commander, 220th Airlift Wing, Brigadier General Stephen P Parreño AFP stressed that “We are proud and excited to continue offering these flights as another way of showing our appreciation and support for those who sacrifice so much”. MCAG / Courtesy of: 220th

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