The Air Force Reserve Command,known officially as the AIR RESCOM or RESCOM,is one of the Philippine Air Force's Major Support Commands created for the sole purpose of Reserve Force management,procurement,and organization.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Initially formed as part of the Philippine Army as the Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC) in 1935,the PAAC eventually saw combat during World War 2 and was formally separated from the Army in 1947 as a separate service branch of the AFP under Executive Order No. 94. At present,the PAF is responsible for both defending Philippine airspace,and conducting aerial operations throughout the Philippines,such as close air support operations,combat air patrols,aerial reconnaissance missions,airlift operations,helicopter tactical operations,special operations,and aerial humanitarian operations,which includes search and rescue operations. The PAF has also carried out various missions within the country and abroad.
Eduardo San Lorenzo Oban Jr is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1979 and the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. His term as chief of staff began on March 6,2011 when he succeeded General Ricardo David and ended when he was succeeded by General Jessie Dellosa. On February 22,2014,Oban was appointed by President Aquino to head the Visiting Forces Agreement Commission.
Glorioso Ventura Miranda is a retired Filipino soldier who is the former Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He served as acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from April 22 to June 30,2016. Before becoming the 46th Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces last March 8,2016,he was the Commanding General of the AFP Northern Luzon Command from August 13,2015. He was also the former commander of the 7th Infantry Division. He is part of the Matikas Class of the Philippine Military Academy of 1983.
Cirilito Elola Sobejana is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 55th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. He is also known for having been awarded the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor in 1995 for his valiant actions in Basilan against the extremist guerrilla group Abu Sayyaf.
Carlito Guancing Galvez Jr. is a retired Philippine Army general serving as the Senior Undersecretary and briefly as officer-in-charge of the Department of National Defense since 2023 and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process since 2018. He also served as the Chief Implementer of the Philippines' Declared National Policy Against COVID-19. In November 2020,he was appointed as the country's COVID-19 vaccine czar,and was responsible for leading the government's efforts in bringing into the country about 245.23 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of May 2022 beginning in 2021 despite the global vaccine shortage. Prior to this,he also previously served as the 50th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from April to December 2018.
Benjamin Rasgo Madrigal Jr. is a retired Philippine Army general serving as the Administrator of the Philippine Coconut Authority under the Duterte administration since January 2020. He previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from December 2018 to September 2019. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985,along with his predecessor Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr.
Macairog Sabiniano Alberto is a Filipino retired general and diplomat who served as the former Commanding General of the Philippine Army. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.
Robert Arugay Empedrad is a retired Philippine Navy admiral who served as the Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) under the Duterte administration. He previously served as the Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy from 2017 to 2020. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.
The Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force is the overall commander and senior general of the Philippine Air Force,the aerial warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is normally held by a three-star rank of Lieutenant General. The holder of the position has operational control and is responsible for overall operations of the service,and directly reports to the Chief of Staff of the armed forces.
Noel Segovia Clement is a retired Filipino general who previously served as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Prior to his appointment as Chief of Staff,he served as the commander of the AFP Central Command,and the 10th Infantry Division. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sandiwa" Class of 1985.
Allan Ferdinand Valdez Cusi is a Filipino Admiral who served as the former Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy after Lt. Gen. Ronnie Evangelista resigned over the hazing case and the Death of Darwin Dormitorio He is a graduate of the PMA "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.
Gilbert Italia Gapay is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 54th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Prior to his appointment,he served as the 61st Chief of the Army and the commander of the Armor "Pambato" Division.
The Sinagtala Class of 1986(English:light from above,lit. Starlight) was the first to graduate from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) after the 1986 People Power revolution,and the first batch of new military officers to serve the administration of the late President Corazon Aquino.
Lieutenant General Allen Trio Paredes is a Filipino general who served as the incumbent Chief of the Air Force,replacing Lieutenant General Rozzano D. Briguez. Prior to his post,he served as the former commander of the Air Logistics Command and the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing.
Lieutenant General Ferdinand Mendez Cartujano is a retired Filipino Air Force General who served as the 82nd Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy since 16 November 2020. Prior to his position,he served as the commander of the Air Force Education,Training and Doctrine Command,the Chief of Academy Staff,Philippine Military Academy,the 505th Search and Rescue Group,and the 5051st Search and Rescue Squadron. Cartujano retired from military service on 26 June 2022 after 34 years in military service.
Jose Calingasan Faustino Jr. is a retired Philippine Army general who previously served as Senior Undersecretary and officer-in-charge of the Department of National Defense.
Andres Castor Centino is a retired Philippine Army general who currently serves as Presidential Assistant on Maritime Concerns to President Bongbong Marcos since September 2023.
Lieutenant General Connor Anthony David Canlas Sr. is a Filipino retired Air Force General who served as the 38th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force from 8 December 2021 to 20 December 2022. Prior to his appointment as the head of Philippine Air Force,Canlas served as the Vice Commander of the Philippine Air Force and served as commander of the Air Defense Command and the Air Force Reserve Command.
Stephen Palomado Parreño is a Philippine Air Force officer who currently serves as the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force since 20 December 2022,who holds the rank of Lieutenant General. Prior to his appointment,Parreño as the Acting Vice Commander of the Philippine Air Force,Chief of Air Staff,Group Commander of the Tactical Operations Group 3,and Wing Commander of the 220th Airlift Wing.
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