US Three-Star General lauds WestMinCom chief during his visit in Zamboanga City

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.”