Soldier of All (December 2010 Issue) - Christmas Edition

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Special Issue Ofcial Publication of the Civil Relations Service, AFP December 20

Soldiers in Combat 4

Beyond the Bounds of

Service and Sacrifce

Participants in Good

Governance 9

PLUS: Centerfold Calendar

Disaster Response and

Rehabilitation 17

A Soldiers Christmas 24


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Cotets3 Christmas Greetings4 Beyond the Bounds o Service and Sacrice6 Bodies o Steel... Hearts o Gold8 Forging Warriors, Honing Skills9 Soldiering Good Governance14 Building the Nations Dream17 Extraordinary Eorts in Extreme Situations19 So Tat Others May Live...20 Flights o Mercy23 Putting People First...25 Christmas in the Hearts o Soldiers

E D I O R I A L B O A R D

CIVIL RELAIONS SERVICEARMED FORCES OF HE PHILIPPINES

BGEN JOSE Z MABANA JR AFPCommander

COL ROLANDO G JUNGCO (GSC) PAFDeputy Commander

COL JOSELIO E KAKILALA (GSC) PAChie o Sta

EDIORIAL SAFF

LC AMERIGO A FABRIGAR (GSC) PAFEditor-in-Chie

MAJ OLIVER A BAARIA PAFManaging Editor

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS

MSG Simeon B Eugeniuo PA

MSG Rosendo Z Pamati-an PA

MSG Ernesto A Lagrimas PA

SSG Jose C Sumilig PA

SGT Julius C Seriosa PAF

CPL Sitti Aisa N Sanaani PA

CPL Sue Anne L Yosoya PA

PFC Lenelyn B Tomas PA

A2C Orlando D Bacalso PAF

AW2C Thelma C Piedad PAF

PFC Joven D Lapidez PA

PFC Juliet M Balmes PAPFC Yucel Grey Loneza PA

Helen Buales

Fei Padilla

Annie Cruzada

Elizabeth Columbres

Eddie Grafane

Grace Lina

Erl Durano

John Vincent Cardenas

John Ray Ramos

Another year is passing and as thecountry prepares or Christmas,the Armed Forces o the Philippines

becomes one with the nation in this celebration, tmost joyous time o the year.

It is with great pleasure and honor to proviyou with this special Christmas Edition o the Soldi

o All Magazine, the ocial publication o the CivRelations Service, Armed Forces o the Philippines.

Now on its ourth installment, we shall ocand highlight the soldiers solid contribution to peacsecurity, and national development, as we look baon a productive and meaningul year that is about end.

Tis issue would bring light to every soldiesignicance in the attainment o a society where tvalues o reedom and democracy are elt and have ma

their mark. Visually highlighted in the pages to olloare the triumphs, the hardships, and the sacrices thall soldiers have to go through in the ulllment o theduties as protectors and deenders o the nation.

It is the editorial stas hope that thru this issuwe may all be enlightened that soldiers are also humanfesh and bone. Moreso, they also long or the love ancare o their amilies and loved ones.

Rest assured that we will continue to be yoprotector, deender, and guardian; a promise and vowe ulll and renew as years pass.

We will continue to ully dedicate ourselves the security and saety o every Filipino.

We will never cease to exceed your expectationWe are your Soldiers o All, For All.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yea

ABOU HE COVER

Spaig 75 years, the FiliSoldier has courageoheeded the call ad humtakes his/her place to liedie or the people. Christime reects the surge o esoldiers rededicatio reewal to sere beyod tho duty. I act, this oe spDecember issue o the Soo All showcases a ecltableau ad portraits o

Filipio Soldiers extraordiheroism ad sacrices.


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On behal o the ocials and personnel o the Deense Departmentand my amily, I convey my warmest congratulations to the ArmedForces o the Philippines on the occasion o its 75th FoundingAnniversary.

On this memorable event, I commend the men and women othe AFP who remaintrue to their proession as soldiers who are ully committed to deend the Constitution,uphold the rule o law, protect democracy, and preserve the peace and statbilitythroughout the land.

May God bless us all and guide us in perorming our tasks to attain peace and unityor the entire nation.

Happy 75th Founding Anniversary!

VOLAIRE . GAZMINSecretary

REPUBLIC OF HE PHILIPPINES

DEPARMEN OF NAIONAL DEFENSEOFFICE OF HE SECREARY


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CHIEF OF SAFFARMED FORCES OF HE PHILIPPINES

CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDOQUEZON CIY

The Armed Forces o the Philippines joins the whole Christendom in commemorating

the birth o our savior, Jesus Christ. We, soldiers and civilian employees, unite insending to the Filipino people our message o peace, humility, and love.Te Christmas season is that time o the year when we relive a great story that continuously shaped

our aith or more than two thousand years now. It is about the journey o a amily to Bethlehemand the humble birth o a savior, which paved the way or the Almighty Gods ultimate expressiono love or His people through the sacrice o his beloved son to redeem the sins o mankind. oday,the spirit o the rst Christmas still reverberates amongst us.

Te men and women o the Armed Forces o the Philippines have always been paragons o selfesssacrice, upon which the proession o arms is predicated. We as protectors o the people bravedthe demands o the lie we chose so that others can continuously enjoy a lie o reedom and liberty.

We give up our personal comorts and, when circumstances demand it, we willingly dedicate ourlives so that others may succeed in their pursuit o happiness. We are called to dispense publicservice by eciently doing our traditional and non-traditional roles, which we do with humility andenthusiasm until our course is run. In ullling our oaths, let us always be guided by the ideals orespect to human rights and strict adherence to the rule o law, or only then can we truly be soldierso God and His people.

Let us be inspired by the example o unity, perseverance, and aith o the Holy Family amidstthe trials and tribulations o their journey. Let us welcome the coming year with optimism andrenewed hope, despite the challenges that will certainly come our way. Let the Armed Forces othe Philippines, as one big amily, epitomize the lessons o the Christmas story. As we celebrateChristmas 2010, let us all keep the noble meaning o this occasion close to our hearts.

On behal o my amily, I extend to you and all your loved ones my warmest greetings o a MerryChristmas and a Prosperous New Year. I pray that our loving God will be with us throughout thecoming years.

Mabuhay and Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas!

RICARDO A DAVID JRGENERAL AFP

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On behal o the men and women o the Civil Relations Service,allow me to extend our warmest elicitations to our ellow soldiersand civilian employees who orm part o the Armed Forces o the

Philippines on its 75th Anniversary.

Trough all these years, we, in Civil Relations Service, continue to carry out our rolesand responsibilities as public servants towards the attainment o our goal o having anenvironment conducive to peace and development.

Congratulations to all o us and may this occasion also hold the promise o a peaceuland bountiul Christmas and New Year or all our soldiers and their amilies.

Happy Anniversary and a very Merry Christmas to everyone.Mabuhay ang Hukbong Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas!

JOSE Z MABANA JRBGen AFPCommander, CRSAFP

CIVIL RELAIONS SERVICEARMED FORCES OF HE PHILIPPINES

CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDOQUEZON CIY

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HeartsoGoldBodiesoSteel

TheFilipino

hrough wind and rain, through re and iFilipino soldiers have withstood the testtime. Cries o anguish and tears o joy have bobeen shed in the pursuit o a conducive socie

where Filipinos enjoy the existencepeace, unity, and whe

solidarity exis

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FROM RAINING O HE BALEFIELD. Te AFcontinues its tradition o excellence in training men by instilling disciplinenhancing skills, and inculcating values and attitudes to orge generatioto generations o men who become soldiers and warriors o our nation.

Forging

Honing

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SoldieringGood Governance

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Te AFP is part and an advocate o theNational Governments drive or goodgovernance. Staying along the tuwidna daan, the AFP helps the nationalgovernment in extending public servicerom the cities up to the arthest barrios.

Good Governanceis a keyto peace ad deelopmet. It is allabout serice to the people, thetrue madate o the goermet i

which the AFP is part o.


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GOOD GOvERnAnCE is a key to securig peace ad deelopmet or thecoutry. Likig with Local Goermet Uits esures that matters o securitygoes had i had with the goals o local goermet. It is a team efort with eachgoermet agecy o its ow specializatio. Tere is o rialry, oly a commo desire

to see the coutry ad its people to become the best i the world.


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Te AFP reaches out to the people, young

and old, nationwide, touching lives andgiving hope.


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Soldiers are tasked not to destroy butrather to protect and help in building

up the nation.

Building

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the Nations Dream


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Lightig up homeslayig dow watesupply, paig roads

ad buildig ceters or healtad educatio i ar ug areas

Tese are the cocrete actioo ehich the AFP is supportigood goerace, this is

way o showig that there is goermet serig them.

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The Last Link to Safety. An

Airman rescuer dangles from a

helicopter to pluck a little boy

from the rampaging waters and

bring him to safety.

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hey wade through murky waters or fy even in zero-

visibility conditions. Tey dispense with the cold,blinding rains, and gale winds. Tey scour rubbles anddebris; plunge in hostile environments. Tey race against time.

Tey expend the last o their energy to save lives in distress.

Te Soldiers are at the ront line o every disaster responseoperation. Indeed, in the most crucial o times and in the advento disasters and emergencies, our Soldiers are not ar behind. Andin every situation, their sel-sacrice, courage, and dependability

are re-created, carved, and remembered.Many times the wrath o nature overwhelms our soldiers. But

or the likes o PO2 Julhasan Arasain, Cpl Adriano Regua, PcVenacio Ancheta Jr, and many others who gave up their lives inrescue eorts, they will not hesitate to do it all over again becausethe mantra o every soldier-rescuer is -- every lie saved is worth

the sacrice.

Tese Soldiers are the visage and visions o hope at thebleakest hours in some peoples lives. Indeatigably, their strongarms will continue to reach out whenever and wherever their

help is most needed.TEXT BY GRACE AND E

PHOTOGRAPHS BY PHILIPPINE AIR FORC

505TH PAF SEARCH AND RESCUE GROU

PHILIPPINE ARM

1ST CIVIL RELATIONS GROU

MSG ERNESTO LAGRIMA

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AFPDisaster Response:

Extraordinary Efforts inExtreme Situations


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Theirs are the first boots on the ground;the first sturdy arms that people cling to;

the first image that keeps the fire of hope burning inthe distressed hearts of the victims of calamities...

Soldiers are the first responders;from sunrise to sundown they toil

Their purpose clear -- the lives of others are moreimportant than their own.

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Dousing Flames. The Philippine Air Force search and rescue groups display their re ghting skills

through the scoop-and-drop maneuver using a bambi bucket (2nd photo from left) to help put out resuch as that of Super Ferry 14 in February 2004 and in Maharlika Village in Taguig City on July 2005.

Flights of Mercy

F lying under zero-visibilityTouchdowns in the most unlikely places

These wings of valor get thereTo reach and to carry people to safety

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To places inaccessible by road, th am

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f t quk v f wt

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A Soldiers face brings hoand comfort in what usually

tragic and dismal situations

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The AFPs Enduring Commitment:

Putting People First

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Christmas in the

Hearts of Soldiers

The Christmas messages of goodwill, hope and

love are resonated and reflected in the varied

circumstances of selflessness and personal

sacrifices that our soldiers willingly endure The

Filipino soldier whose heart beats for others.

TEXT BY PFC LEN BARLAS-TOMAS, ERL, & GRACE

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MSG ERNESTO LAGRIMAS, PAO AFP, & 66IB

LAYOUT BY ERL

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No matter where they are and no matter the danger

they may be, Soldiers always try to do something

to remember and celebrate Christmas time.

Many soldiers celebrate Christmas far from home whether

in a mess hall in Bicol; or in a bunk in Samar; or trudging

along the hills of Compostela Valley; or navigating along

the coasts of Basilan; or solitarily by the shores of Spratlys.

Hence, Soldiers nd that the best antidote to their Christmas

blues is to spread Christmas cheer and the messages of hope

and love especially to children and spend a time of fellowship

with the less fortunate. Some play Santa Claus by handing out

candy and gifts and putting a wide smile to an orphans face;

others cook and provide much needed food and other supplies

to poor families in nearby and distant villages. While many

more are spending it in constant vigilance in deep jungles

and marshlands to ensure that everyone else can enjoy the

joyous season of Christmas with their families and loved ones.

Every year, many soldiers readily make this

extraordinary sacrice with hope in their hearts that

this will be appreciated by the Filipino nation by praying

for our troops to come home safe to their families.

The Filipino soldier who lay down their lives on the line

so that others may live strongly epitomizes the spirit and

meaning of Christmas. Verily, the soldiers sense of duty,

deep abiding faith, and love of country which bring forth

joy, hope, strength, and reassurance to the people they

serve are tangibly expressed in all places and at all seasons.

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In rugged places, these intrepid men also think of

the warmth of their homes... of family and fellowship

The sentinels sentiments

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Merry Christmasand a

Happy New Year

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