THE Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) held a flag raising ceremony for the promotion of WestMinCom Commander Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete to the rank of Lieutenant General, at the Parade Ground, Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City, Monday, January 20, 2025.
The event was graced by the presence of Tactical Operations Wing Western Mindanao (TOW WestMin) Commander Brig. Gen. Rocky Binag and 54th Engineer Brigade (54Ebde) Commander Brig. Gen. Darwin Hernandez together with the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources of WestMinCom led by Deputy Commander for Internal Defense Operations (IDO) Brig. Gen. Taharudin Ampatuan; Deputy Commander for External Defense Operations (EDO), Brig. Gen. Aldrin Annani; Command Inspector General (CIG) Lambert Jonathan Gesolgon; and Chief of Unified Command Staff (CUCS), Col. Emmanuel Cabasan.
In his remarks, Lt. Gen. Nafarrete expressed his profound thanks to Team WestMinCom who has continuously been an undeniable force to the mission accomplishment of the command, assisting him in every meaningful endeavor that drives developments and create memories worth cherishing.
“This achievement is not solely mine; it is a testament to the collective dedication, unwavering commitment, and countless sacrifices of every member of this esteemed command. Thus, to each and every one of you, I extend my deepest and most sincere thanks,” said Lt. Gen. Nafarrete.
Meanwhile, the command also conferred Military Merit Medal (Interim) to Col. Rey Pasco for his meritorious service as the Assistant Chief of the Unified Command Staff for Civil-Military Operations (ACUCS for CMO). He will head to 4th Infantry Division (4ID) to take on the role as the Assistant Division Commander for Reservist and Retiree Affairs (RRA).
Editor’s Note: This article has been sourced from the Western Mindanao Command Facebook Page.