THE Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, Lieutenant General Arthur M Cordura PAF, warmly welcomed the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces, General Kevin B Schneider, during the latter’s visit to Headquarters PAF, Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, on January 28, 2025.
During the visit, General Schneider and Lieutenant General Cordura engaged in discussions on bolstering interoperability between the two Air Forces and excellence in combined operations. They emphasized the importance of joint exercises and training programs in enhancing the operational capabilities of both forces. The high-level meeting further addressed key areas, including information sharing, airman-to-airman talks, and routine maritime cooperative activities.
The two Air Chiefs also discussed ongoing projects under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), which aim to facilitate cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations, strengthen the country’s defense capabilities, and promote regional security.
As part of the visit, General Schneider and his delegation will visit PAF Air Bases and EDCA project sites in Pampanga, Palawan, Cebu, and Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro.
In addition, Chief Master Sergeant John I Roxas PAF, Air Force Sergeant Major met with Chief Master Sergeant Kathleen M McCool, Command Chief, PACAF, to discuss vital initiatives focused on the development and welfare of both forces’ enlisted personnel.
With this activity, the PAF and PACAF reinforces their commitment to enhancing interoperability, promoting operational excellence, strengthening bilateral relations, boosting defense capabilities, and supporting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Editor’s Note: This article has been sourced from Philippine Air Force Facebook Page.
