Gallant sailors and marines of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao were recognized at its headquarters during the flag raising ceremony yesterday morning (April 22, 2019).
Naval Forces Western Mindanao gave recognition to the Fleet-Marine Team for their exceptional deeds in the performance of their duty, their shared sacrifices and persistent efforts made during the last quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of this year.
The Commander Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Rear Admiral Erick Kagaoan with the Deputy Commander for Fleet Operations Captain Richard Gonzaga, led the awarding of Bronze Cross Medal to the gallant sailors and marines of Naval Intelligence Security Group – Western Mindanao for the successful surrender of Abu Sayyaf Group Leader Berham Lutian and his cohorts and the recovery of their firearms and ammunitions in Barangays Karugtong Caluang and Ipil, all of Maimbung, Sulu on May 10 2018; and for the successful interception of one (1) Motor Launch boat, identified as ML MONEZA, loaded with seventy five (75) Trafficking-In-Person (TIP) in sea waters of San Mateo, Zamboanga City on February 11, 2019.
Further, the award of Military Merit Medal was awarded to the officers and men of BRP IWAK (LC289), under Naval Task Force 61 of Naval Forces Western Mindanao for the successful execution of Fleet-Marine Amphibious Operations at Simisa Island and Bangalao Island, Sulu from October 17 to 19, 2018 which involved 194 Officers and Enlisted Personnel from the Philippine Marine Ready Force Sulu, 31st Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 and Force Recon Group. The Amphibious Operations contributed to the successful neutralization of a number of the Abu Sayyaf Group members and other lawless elements in Basilan Island, Sulu. Moreover, BRP IWAK (LC 289) also conducted a naval blockade to deter the escape of said ASG and lawless elements in the area.
In his message, RAdm Kagaoan commended the troops.
“The series of military operations wouldn’t be successful without all the hard work and sacrifices you have done to continue our mission as a team and to become strong and credible for our nation as the defenders of the Western Mindanao Frontier,” RAdm Kagaoan said.
“With that, I thank and congratulate all of you,” he added.
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