Kalinaw News: Alakdan Division Commander Expresses Gratitude to Sulu Infantrymen

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 9, 2022): Alakdan Division Commander Expresses Gratitude to Sulu Infantrymen

After paying a visit to foot soldiers all over the province, Joint Task Force (JTF) – Sulu and 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division Commander MGen William N Gonzales expressed his appreciation to all military personnel and civilian human resource after a flag raising ceremony last Monday.

“I am here not to bid farewell, but to thank every single one of you for doing an exemplary job during my stint as your commander. This province and everything we’ve experienced together will always have a special place in my heart. I will constantly lobby and support our peace campaign here. I look forward to working with you again wherever our paths cross once more – sterling officers and outstanding non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel,” MGen Gonzales said.

To recall, MGen Gonzales formally assumed as the Inspector General of Armed Forces of the Philippines on January 31, 2022. As he starts working at the AFP General Headquarters at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Assistant Division Commander BGen Antonio I Bautista Jr will be the Acting Division Commander for both JTF-Sulu and 11ID.

As the third commander of the Alakdan Divison, MGen Gonzales served the unit for about a year and a half. During this time, seven (7) internally displaced communities were rehabilitated through the successful implementation of the Balik Barangay Program while 290 ASG sub-leaders and members returned to the folds of the law.

Per MGen Gonzales, his standing order to finish the fight against terrorism in Sulu still remains. “Our goal is to make this terror group completely irrelevant, we owe it to the peace-loving citizens of this island province.

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