PAF's 2nd Air Division has new commander

CEBU, Philippines - Major General Jesus A. Fajardo yesterday assumed the leadership of the 2nd Air Division of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as commander.

He would oversee all military operations in the Visayas, taking over the post of Major General Nathaniel C. Legazpi, who retired from active service.

Fajardo was the chief of staff of the PAF Headquarters.

The short ceremony marking the change of command was held at the Mactan Benito Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City yesterday afternoon.

PAF Lieutenant General Oscar Rabena was the guest of honor. Also in attendance were other military unit commanders and local government officials. 

Prior to his promotion, Fajardo was a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1978 and has trained in anti-terrorist attack management, conflict management, and the principles of war.

Fajardo was also commander of the 710th Special Operations Wing and a lecturer in the areas of command and control, rules of engagement policy directives, and operational guidelines and peacekeeping operations.

In an interview with The FREEMAN, Lt. Colonel Bruce Concepcion, the public information officer of the PAF, said Legaspi had several contributions and development in the Visayas such as the deployment of the air force all throughout Cebu and the Visayas in the last May 10 elections.

He also introduced some projects such as medical missions, the slipper campaign all throughout the Visayas, and the Adopt-A-School program.

Legaspi is a member of the PMA class of 1976. He finished several post graduate, military, trade and technical courses and has been a recipient of numerous military medals for his display of exemplary achievements.   (FREEMAN NEWS)