Two supersonic jet planes of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other fighter and rescue planes of the USA was showcased during the Balikatan Joint-Military Exercises between the US and Philippine troops in Air Force City, Clark Airbase during the Valor's Day celebration. According to Captain Celeste Frank Sayson, spokesperson of Balikatan, the two FA-50 Golden Eagle fighter jets are part of the Philippine military modernation and nothing to do with the conflict of Philippines and China on the disputed Spratly Islands. Capt. Capinpin also told the press that the paratrooper who died
Two supersonic jet planes of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other fighter and rescue planes of the USA was showcased during the Balikatan Joint-Military Exercises between the US and Philippine troops in Air Force City, Clark Airbase during the Valor's Day celebration. According to Captain Celeste Frank Sayson, spokesperson of Balikatan, the two FA-50 Golden Eagle fighter jets are part of the Philippine military modernation and nothing to do with the conflict of Philippines and China on the disputed Spratly Islands. Capt. Capinpin also told the press that the paratrooper who died on April 8, 2016 during the Balikatan Military Exercises in Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal was an accident and proper benefits will be given to the family of the deceased soldier. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS),a light multiple rocket launcher mounted on a standard Army Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) truck frame was also showcased to the media during the event. (Photo by Sherbien Dacalanio / Pacific Press)
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