Kalinaw News: WestMinCom Commander pays farewell visit to military unit in Tawi-Tawi

Posted to Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2021): WestMinCom Commander pays farewell visit to military unit in Tawi-Tawi

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – August 18, 2021

Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command paid a farewell visit to the troops of the Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi and 2nd Marine Brigade a week prior to his retirement.

On his arrival. Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. was welcomed with Foyer Honors rendered by the marine troops led by JTF Tawi-Tawi Commander Col. Romeo Racadio at Toong Hall, 2nd Marine Brigade Headquarters, Sanga-Sanga, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on the morning of August 18, 2021.

During his talk to the troops, Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. commended the soldiers for their numerous accomplishments notable of which is the neutralization of Apo Mike and the recovery of several loose firearms.

“Let us sustain the momentum, remain steadfast in accomplishing our mission, and continue to establish a good relationship with our partners, stakeholders, and the communities so as to win their popular support to all our endeavors, for it is better to win peace without a single bloodshed,” said Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr.

In his visit to Tawi-Tawi, Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. also paid an exit call to Gov. Yshmael “Mang” Sali at the Provincial Capitol of Tawi-Tawi.

Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. expressed his gratitude to Gov. Sali for his unwavering support to the command’s thrust.

Likewise, Governor Sali thanked Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. for all the assistance extended by the command to the province of Tawi-Tawi particularly in ensuring the safety and security of the people.

Also present during the short meeting were the local chief executives of all the municipalities of Tawi-Tawi. They also expressed their appreciation to the WestMinCom Commander.

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