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| backdoor69 | Jan 4 2011, 05:53 AM Post #11 |
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US Army Flight Medic SGT. Josemari Rivera,Helmand Province, Southern Afghanistan November 6, 2010. 
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| spearhead | Jan 4 2011, 10:33 PM Post #12 |
DoctorNO, Your Neutral Observer.
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Anong ginagawa ng distant uncle ko dito? hehehe 
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"Men of War must learn the art of numbers or he will not know how to array his troops." - Plato  
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| jejejejeje | Jul 10 2011, 11:55 PM Post #13 |
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basta pinoy kahit saan taas noo. |
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| backdoor69 | Jul 21 2011, 09:43 AM Post #14 |
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U.S. Army flight medic Sgt. Jose Rivera from Task Force Lift 'Dust Off', Charlie Company 1-214 Aviation Regiment, tends to two badly wounded Afghan national police officers aboard a medevac helicopter after they came under fire in the outskirts of Sangin, in the Helmand Province of southern Afghanistan.The medevac helicopter came under fire during the rescue mission when landing, sustaining bullet damage to the pilot window and helicopter blades. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus) 
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| spearhead | Jul 21 2011, 10:03 AM Post #15 |
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DoctorNO, Your Neutral Observer.
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oh same pinoy guy eh... its nice to know that he's still alive and kicking talibans! |
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"Men of War must learn the art of numbers or he will not know how to array his troops." - Plato
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| lyzel_khan26 | Jul 21 2011, 11:05 AM Post #16 |
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"unfabulous..."
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ASTIG PINOY! |
| " A woman with a voice by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. It's complicated by the fact that in most nations women receive substantially less education than man." by: Melinda Gates | |
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| atreidesx69 | Jul 23 2011, 11:13 PM Post #17 |
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These are men and women that the Philippines can truly be proud of. |
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| matrix | Dec 5 2011, 05:43 AM Post #18 |
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Fil-Am woman flies supersonic F-16 fighter jet  MANILA, Philippines - In the tough world of fighter pilots where male chauvinism rules supreme, an intrepid 29-year-old Filipino woman beat the odds to become the first Filipina to fly the supersonic F-16 fighter jet that ferried combat missions in Iraq as a member of the United States Air Force (USAF). Capt. Monessa Catuncan, whose parents were originally from Pasay City and Olongapo City, was featured by the Asian Journal for her remarkable achievements as an F-16 fighter pilot that brought pride and honor to both the U.S. and the Philippines. The brainy and beauteous Catuncan is the youngest daughter of Filipino immigrants Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Catuncan, now of Mesquite, Texas. Even in her early years in school, Monessa excelled in academics, graduating valedictorian in a class of 693 in Mesquite High School in Texas in 2000. She later passed the rigid entrance examinations given by the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs also that year and graduated as one of the top student-pilots in her class in 2004. As a student pilot, Monessa went through an Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) where she again excelled, the Journal said. After her UPT stint, Monessa flew the T-6 trainer plane to hone up her flying skill at the Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia. After her course at Moody Air Force, she went to Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas and Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls to fly the T-38. The Journal said that “in her training there, Monessa learned the basics of formation flying, offensive and defensive fighter maneuvering, and surface attack bombing techniques. Monessa went through intense studying and was put in a variety of stressful situations in order to pass this training.” The Journal cited Catuncan for her prowess in flying the F-16 fighter jet used extensively by the United States during the Iraq war with devastating effect. “While at USAFA, Monessa, aside from pursuing her desired career as part of the US Air Force, served as a Squadron Commander, a Division-1 tennis player, a Glider Instructor Pilot, and a member of the Glider Acrobatic Team, among other essential positions,” the Asian Journal said in its article. After flying T-38 trainer aircraft, Monessa was allowed to pick the type of aircraft she would like to fly such as the F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15C Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-1B Lancer, A-10 Warthog, B-52 Stratofortress, and F/A-22 Raptor. Monessa opted to fly the F-16 Falcon jet fighter, a state-of-the-art combat aircraft. Only highly qualified pilots are selected to fly the F-16, also known as the “Falcon or Viper.” She immediately went into rigid training in maneuvering fighter jets at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona where she was taught how to control and apply tactics of the F-16. Catuncan finished her F-16 flying course with high marks and was part of the so-called “Lucky number 13” graduates of class 2007. In fact, the Journal said Monessa “was the only woman in her group, not to mention the only Filipino to pass the much-coveted pilot course.” As the first Filipina to fly the F-16, Capt. Catuncan “also carries the Philippine flag and the pride of the country it represents and the people in it.” The USAF is known for its core values of “Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.” http://www.interaksyon.com/article/18834/f...-16-fighter-jet |
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| saver111 | Mar 26 2012, 10:57 PM Post #19 |
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 Ensign Veloria: True-blue Pinay topped Sailors' class, holds two degrees, is in charge of search and rescue program. Simply called 'Pepay,' Filipina on USS Blue Ridge symbolizes excellence 25-Mar-12, 1:00 PM | Jaime Sinapit, InterAksyon.com MANILA, Philippines - Ensign Maria Josefa D. Veloria, a Filipina born of a Filipino father and mother, and who credits her disciplined upbringing with her distinguished record in the US Navy, is part of the crew of the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) that docked Friday at the Manila Harbor for a four-day visit. Fondly called “Pepay” by her family and relatives, Veloria was enlisted in the United States Navy as a Logistics Specialist and graduated from Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, ranking first out of 800 sailors in Military Excellence. http://www.interaksyon.com/article/27791/s...izes-excellence |
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| saver111 | Apr 26 2012, 10:23 PM Post #20 |
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 U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. John L. Culilap (right), a field wireman with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, and Lance Cpl. Jed A. Delos-Reyes, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, provide security at the camp at Crow Valley, during Balikatan 2012, April 17. Both Marines moved to California from the Philippines when they were young and have helped their unit by translating Tagalog for U.S. service members participating in the exercise. Filipino-American Marines get back to their roots during Balikatan 2012 Story by Cpl. Vanessa American Horse Date: 04.24.2012 Posted: 04.24.2012 18:07 News ID: 87266 Filipino-American Marines get back to their roots during Balikatan 2012 CROW VALLEY, Philippines — Joining the military sometimes means being away from family and friends, traveling to new and exotic places, or having the option to stay in the continental U.S. For two Filipino-American service members, traveling to the Philippines for Exercise Balikatan 2012 brings them back to their roots. U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. John L. Culilap, a field wireman with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, and Jed A. Delos-Reyes, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, were both born and raised in the Philippines. For the exercise, they provide security at the camp at Crow Valley and help break down language barriers between Philippine and U.S. service members, allowing a wealth of knowledge, culture and understanding to flow through the camp like wildfire. “I try to help out as much as I can,” Culilap said. “Marines want to know what food to try and where to go, while Filipinos ask about America for the most part. My superiors sometimes need me to translate with local drivers or shopkeepers, and I know enough of the language to get by.” Both Marines moved to California from the Philippines when they were young. Their life stories are different, however, both are inspiring. “My parents separated when I was 12 years old,” Delos-Reyes said. “My mother then married an American man, and we moved to Seaside, (Calif.). I had a hard time in school at first, and my English still isn’t perfect, but when I look back, coming to America was a good thing.” Delos-Reyes hadn’t been back to the Philippines to see his family until December 2011. During his visit, he reconnected with friends, bought a house and held a birthday celebration for his niece. When he returned from leave, he found out he was going back again, but this time for Balikatan. “I was so excited when I found out,” Delos-Reyes said. “I told all my family, and I’m hoping to see them when we go on liberty. Interacting with the people here in Crow Valley makes me feel like I’m back home.” Today, the men are treated like celebrities by the people from the surrounding towns of Capas Tarlac and Barangay Santa. They get to indulge in the local cuisine, talk about the progress of their country and pass on what they’ve learned to their brothers and sisters in the Corps. “I literally lived like this,” said Delos-Reyes as he looked around at the surrounding village that lacksindoor plumbing, electricity and paved roads. “It brings back memories and makes me want to give back as much as I can to the people here in the Philippines.” When the Philippine Marines set up camp next to Camp Palacio, it really hit home on how much the Filipino-American Marines had changed since moving to the U.S. Culturally, everything from their housing to the way meals were prepared was different. “I’m used to the way I did things (while living) in the Philippines, but we can really learn from each other since this is a foreign environment to many Americans,” said Culilap. “The (Philippine Marines) know how (difficult conditions are) here, and they can teach us a lot and learn from how we train for different countries. Filipinos can be one of the most hospitable people in the world, and I hope that the Marines get a sense of that while they’re here.” http://www.dvidshub.net/news/87266/filipin...-balikatan-2012 |
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