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Then 2nd Lt Marcos addresses Army Special Forces as Commander-in-chief
By J.Lo
"I think it would be safe to say that you have lived up to your name as silent professionals…truly, you have not only played pivotal roles in times of battle but have also become dependable sentinels for Filipino people," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told officers and personnel of Special Forces Regiment Airborne (SFRA) at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija more than four decades after completing training under elite military troops as second lieutenant, he returned to Army's Special Forces as their commander-in-chief to celebrate their 61st anniversary and remind them to assist Filipinos in times of crisis.
FMJ, member of Special Forces Operations Course Class 21 Alpha of 1979, praised soldiers of elite unit for exemplifying "self-sacrifice" and "resilience" and going beyond call of duty to safeguard communities and to attain peace.
FMJ said Special Forces' mastery of unconventional warfare strategies becomes more relevant and significant in view of complex threats nation faces.
Army unit's responses for humanitarian assistance have created "ripple of hope" in communities and increased people's trust in military and in government, he stressed.
"We enjoin you to keep aiding fellow Filipinos by supporting them in times of crisis," the President said. "Ensure their safety and well-being during operations and uphold morale of people you serve…may you all continue to train and empower yourselves in maintaining your standing as experts of unconventional warfare strategies."
FMJ assured regiment of his administration's "unassailable" commitment to support their undertakings, strengthen their capabilities and ensure their welfare and that of their families.
He cited Riverine Operations Equipment Project, seeks to further improve their capabilities in riverine operations or insertion and extraction of special forces troops for rescue and other special military missions.
In his opening remarks, Special Forces Regiment Airborne Commanding General Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Napuli said FMJ has always understood importance of strong and capable military because of his experience in Special Forces.
"This celebration is made even more special as regiment welcomes home his excellency, who can only be properly called one of our own…forty-four years ago, our now commander-in-chief had undergone rigorous training to qualify as Special Forces operator, his presence today is reminder of our shared duty in safeguarding our nation's future," Napuli said.
In same event, Napuli handed over badge of the unit to FMJ and presented to him tablet containing names of members of Special Forces Operations Course Class 21-Alpha of 1979.
"Back then FMJ was known to be one of promising and brilliant students who eagerly learned unconventional warfare, primary mission of Special Forces…he was equipped with necessary specialization training and skills from highly capable SF ,Special Forces instructors," program's emcee said as FMJ received badge from Special Forces chief.
FMJ said SFRA has proud history, noting it was first led by the late former president Fidel Ramos, who was then captain.
It was the first operational Special Forces unit with airborne capability during its establishment in 1962, he added.
"Extensively trained in unconventional warfare, equipped with various tools and capabilities, members of SFRA have proven themselves valuable in both wartime and peacetime operations," FMJ said. "From combating terrorist groups in the country to supporting peacekeeping operations overseas, we have demonstrated competence and professionalism even in most challenging times."
FMJ recalled search and rescue operations by Isabela City-based 4th Special Forces Battalion last March, saved lives of 316 people who were in burning passenger marine vessel bound for Jolo port.
Toward end of event, FMJ shook hands and had photo opportunity with his former classmates in the training, all of whom wore red shirts.
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