DAVAO CITY — Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. honored the six wounded soldiers who fought against the member of Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) in Munai, Lanao del Norte and are the perpetrators of the terrorist attack at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City on December 3, 2023.
In his visit to 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division at Camp Evangelista, Brgy. Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday, Brawner conferred the Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM) to six (6) soldiers recuperating at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital (CESH).
Brawner’s visit boost the morale of his personnel whom he said has relentlessly fight against the enemies of the state.
Four soldiers fought in Munai last Sunday while the other two were members of the 23rd Infantry Battalion who were wounded during the clash against CTG in Caraga region.
He also conferred the Gold Cross Medals, Silver Cross Medals and Military Merit Medals to 21 military personnel for their role in neutralizing members of the communist terrorist group (CTG) during successful focus military operations in its AOR in Northern Mindanao and Caraga region.
The Chief of Staff also assessed the progress of the government’s campaign. He talked to military personnel and civilian human resources to boost their morale and address their needs; and recognize the gallantry, meritorious and invaluable achievements of those serving on the front lines.
He cited that 4ID not only successfully achieved its goals but also accomplished them ahead of the given timeline, contributing to the overall goal of the AFP for the total defeat of the CTG so that it can slowly transition to territorial defense.
“I am very happy, again, to see all the accomplishments of the 4th Infantry Division, Joint Task Force Diamond, at napatunayan niyo na talagang ito ang “fightingest” Division nang Philippine Army,” CSAFP remarks.
“Not only have you hit the target, but you have hit the target way ahead of the deadline. So, we are very confident, kami na nandoon sa General Headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, we are very confident that in your area, the area of the Joint Task Force Diamond, ay kayang-kaya natin taposin yung laban natin dito sa area. Kayang-kaya natin taposin yung gyera dito sa area natin, so that slowly we will shift to territorial defense,” he added.
Brawner broke bread with the Diamond troopers in a traditional military boodle fight.
