3 PAF units get new commanders

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force announced yesterday the designation of new commanders for the PAF’s strike, supply and operations units.

PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura presided over the turnover ceremony at Villamor Air Base in Pasay on Monday.

Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, PAF public affairs office chief, said Brig. Gen. Juliano Llarenas relinquished his post as commander of the 15th Strike Wing to Brig. Gen. Gerold Gagan.

Gagan previously headed the 420th Supply Wing.

Llarenas took over as commander of the Tactical Operations Wing Southern Luzon.

He replaced Brig. Gen. Pedro Francisco III, who assumed as the new commander of the 420th Supply Wing.

Cordura, in his remarks during the change of command rites, lauded “the exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication of the three PAF generals.”

He also highlighted their significant contributions to the PAF’s mission of maintaining a credible, agile and future-ready air force.