CALARIAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY (Nov, 12, 2018) – Sailors and
Marines received awards and recognition during the conduct of Flag Raising
Ceremony on Nov 12, 2018 at Headquarters Naval Forces Western Mindanao.
It
was a different Monday for the officers and men of Naval Forces Western
Mindanao as they observe the Monday Flag Raising at Naval Station Romulo
Espaldon, it was also the awarding of the Fleet-Marine personnel who
accomplished exceptional feats in the accomplishment of their mission.
The
Commander Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Rear Admiral Rene V Medina AFP with
the Deputy Commander for Fleet Operations, CAPT Richard N Gonzaga PN(GSC) led
the awarding of Bronze Cross Medal to the gallant sailors and marines of
Philippine Marine Ready Force Sulu (PMRF-S), Marine Battalion Landing Team 3
(MBLT 3), Naval Special Operations Unit 6 (NAVSOU6) for the successful rescue
of the Filipino kidnapped victim Jose Duterte last Nov 1.
The
award was received by each unit’s representative namely, Col Armel S
TolatoPN(M)(MNSA), the Commanding Officer of PMRF Sulu; Maj Junnibert S Tubo
PN(M) of MBLT 3; UO2 Christofert R Tiktik PN and UO2 CarmelitoPinote PN of
NAVSOU6; SsgtRamil DL Diman PN(M), Sgt Gilbert G Hrenandez PN(M) of NISG-WM and
CplJanrey N Camano PN(M) of MBLT 3.
Jose
Duterte was rescued in the vicinity off BrgyKandayok, Panamao, Sulu in the
hands of the Abu Sayyaf Group. He was abducted last March 3, 2017 at BrgySta
Maria, Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte.
In
his message, Rear Adm Medina applauded the troops saying, “This morning’s
activity is a significant event as you join me to distinctly recognize the
extreme service and hardwork rendered by our comrades who successfully brought
one of our kidnapped victims back to his family. I am very willing and happy to
honor these Bronze Cross Medals to our brave MBLT3 who spearheaded the rescue
operations of Kidnapped Victim Jose Duterte and also to other valiant operating
elements and intelligence operatives for their successful conduct of focused
military operations to liberate the said kidnapped victim.”
“Indeed
that our gains and victories are of immense impact not only to NAVFORWEM but
also the overall accomplishment of our Navy, that is why we should continue to
strive for excellence and if possible, exceed the standards we’ve set for
ourselves” the Commander NFWM added.
The
giving of awards and recognition to troops is one of the military traditions in
recognizing their exceptional deeds in the performance of their duty, their
shared sacrifices and persistent efforts, and is also one way to boost the
morale of the soldiers.
With
this accomplishment, NFWM with the Fleet-Marine Team in Western Mindanao will
continue to deepen its commitment and dedication in the performance of its
mandated task for a peaceful, safe and secured Western Mindanao. (By JONG
CADION with PR)
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