The Commanding General, of the Philippine Air Force, LTGEN CONNOR ANTHONY DAVID CANLAS Sr PAF and his party went to the 15th Strike Wing, Sangley Point, Cavite City on 28 November 2022 for his Pre-Christmas and Farewell Visit.
The 38th Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force was accorded full Military Honors upon his arrival at MDAAB, with the Wing Commander, 15th Strike Wing, BGEN ARISTOTLE D GONZALEZ PAF as the Military Host. After which, the CG, and PAF graced the Blessing Ceremonies of the newly-restored MD-500ER; and of the newly-renovated 592nd Aerodrome Operations Squadron building and EP Barracks-1. Then, the CG, PAF went to the 20th Attack Squadron, where he was given a pre-flight brief for his Capability Demonstration Flight on an AH-1S Cobra.
After the flight, the Commanding General proceeded to the 460th Aircraft Maintenance Group hangar for the Talk-to-Troops. In his message, LTGEN CANLAS expressed his gratitude to 15SW for the dedication and unending support to the LIPAD PAF ((L)leadership and management, (I)infrastructure and bases, (P)people capability and well-being,(A)air assets and prime equipment and (D)doctrines and policies-PAF) Command Framework.
He urged everyone to uphold their commitment to their sworn duty at all times, set a good example for one another, and conduct themselves as ideal airmen. LTGEN CANLAS also presented his Christmas gifts to everyone as a token of appreciation to all Trojans.
To our Commanding General, LTGEN CONNOR ANTHONY DAVID CANLAS Sr, Sir, thank you for guiding us and leading us to be better versions of ourselves. Your Trojans family will continue to soar, guided by the aspirations of LIPAD PAF.