By Jong Cadion
ZAMBOANGA CITY
(November 21, 2017) - In a courtesy call to Lieutenant General Carlito G.
Galvez, Jr., the Commander of the WestMinCom, in Camp Navarro, Calarian,
Zamboanga City last Sunday (November 19), Lieutenant General David H Berger
USMC, the Commander of the Marine Forces in the Pacific (MARFORPAC), vowed to
work with the AFP in terms of enhancing technical capability and sharing of
skills through training, military official said.
Western
Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Cpt Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed that arriving
at 10:30am inside Western Mindanao Command headquarters on Sunday, 3-star
General Berger was accompanied by some of the top staff officers from his
command. After exchanging pleasantries, LtGen Berger said the U.S. troops have
heard of the accomplishments of the WestMinCom under Lieutenant General Galvez,
Jr., and lauded the WestMinCom Chief for his commendable leadership as the
Joint Task Forces continue to intensify the conduct of combat operations
against threat groups within its joint area of operations.
He further
specified the commendable successful campaign of the command against the
terrorists in Marawi City. Discussed by two Generals were some successful
tactics and innovations practiced and applied during the campaign in Marawi.
Further
discussed were the assessment of the support extended by the U.S. troops in the
command and the possible ways to broaden efforts between the WestMinCom and
U.S. troops.
The
MARFORPAC commander said," It is important that we work closely with your
troops and augment your capability in some aspects as we have also worked with
other environments threatened by terrorism all over the world."
In his
response, the WestMinCom Chief said,”We always welcome all kinds of support and
help extended especially in training and technical capability. As long as it is
for the betterment of our soldiers and their skills, it is a welcome news.”
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