Activities
★ First Monday Colors and Honors Ceremony
IN PHOTOS | The Air Combat Command (ACC) led the First Monday Flag Raising Ceremony of PAF Units at Edwin Andrews Air Base, Zamboanga City on 06 April 2026 headed by MGEN ROMAN M DIOSO PAF, Commander, Air Combat Command. The ceremony was highlighted by the donning of ranks to the newly promoted officers — CPT DONALIZA P PAGAT PAF, 1LT CINDY ELA E FELIX PAF, and 1LT LORENZA LOVE C ASTRERO PAF — along with the pinning of chevron to the newly promoted senior non-commissioned officer, SMS Jorge M Miranda III PAF, marking their…Read more
★ ACC COMMANDER VISITS ELUM AIR STATION
IN PHOTOS | The Commander, Air Combat Command (ACC), MGEN ROMAN M DIOSO PAF, conducted his first operational visit to Elum Air Station (Hill 900) on 17 March 2026, underscoring his strong leadership presence and commitment to direct operational oversight. He was warmly received by COL MARSON JOSEPH D MENDOZA PAF (GSC), Group Commander of the 583rd Aircraft Control and Warning Group (583rd ACWG), along with key personnel of the unit. During the visit, MGEN DIOSO engaged with the personnel of the 583rd ACWG, recognizing their critical role in air defense operations and emphasizing the…Read more
★ Setting the Standard: 710th SPOW Produces Pioneer Special Operations Air Commandos
04 March 2026, the 710th Special Operations Wing (710th SPOW) of the Philippine Air Force proudly marked a historic milestone with the graduation of the Philippine Air Force Special Operations Course Class 01-25, highlighted by the presence of BGEN ROMELL ALLAN P GENETE PAF, Wing Commander of the 710th SPOW, as Guest of Honor and Speaker. Held at CERAB Sport Complex, the ceremony signified a major advancement in strengthening the operational readiness and specialized capabilities of the Skywarriors. The pioneering batch successfully completed a rigorous and comprehensive training program designed to enhance proficiency in unconventional…Read more
★ ACC Gives the Gift of Life Through Bloodletting Activity
Today’s ACCtivity | The Air Combat Command (ACC) participated in a bloodletting activity in coordination with the Philippine Red Cross – Zamboanga Chapter at Ciudad Medical Center, Zamboanga City, on 06 March 2026. The activity aimed to help sustain the hospital’s blood supply while promoting humanitarian service among military personnel. Selected ACC enlisted personnel volunteered as blood donors, providing life-saving support to patients in need. Through this initiative, ACC personnel once again demonstrated their commitment to community service and strengthened partnerships with civilian organizations in Zamboanga City. The participation of ACC highlights the continuing dedication…Read more
★ ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE CEREMONY AND RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PERSONNEL AND STAKEHOLDERS
The Air Combat Command conducted the Assumption of Office Ceremony and Recognition of Outstanding Personnel and Stakeholders on July 12, 2024 at the Headquarters, Air Combat Command, Edwin Andrews Air Base, Zamboanga City with the Commander, ACC, MGEN ARAUS ROBERT F MUSICO PAF as Presiding Officer. COL ROVER T SOBRINO PAF (MNSA) has stepped into an important role as the Chief of Command Staff, Air Combat Command. His leadership and dedication will certainly play a crucial role in guiding the unit towards achieving its goals of strengthening and ensuring responsible command. His appointment marks…Read more
★ Air Combat Command participated in Mental Resilience Training
Air Combat Command participated in Mental Resilience Training initiated by the Air Force Safety Office (AFSO), in partnership with In Touch Community Services on July 8-9, 2024, at Edwin Andrews Air Base Multi-Purpose Hall, Zamboanga City. The event was graced by the presence of MGEN ARAUS ROBERT F MUSICO PAF, Commander, Air Combat Command, as the Keynote Speaker. It began with an opening ceremony led by COL RICHARD B SOMERA PAF (GSC), Chief Air Force Office. This two-day activity was attended by the Officer and Enlisted Personnel Ladies Club, Officers and Enlisted Personnel of ACC,…Read more
★ AIR COMBAT COMMAND 4TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING MASS
IN PHOTOS | The Air Combat Command held a Thanksgiving Mass in connection with its 4th Founding Anniversary on 01 June 2024 at Edwin Andrews Air Base Chapel, Zamboanga City with the theme: ACC @4: Accelerating to a more able, ready and relevant surface strike and special operations forces now and in the future. The event was led by the Commander, Air Combat Command, MGEN ARAUS ROBERT F MUSICO PAF; Deputy Commander, ACC, BGEN ROMEO JEROME M DIRILO PAF and Chief of Command Staff, ACC, COL ROMAN M DIOSO PAF (MNSA), and was attended by…Read more
★ AIR COMBAT COMMAND YOUTH SYMPOSIUM
IN PHOTOS | In celebration of its 4th Founding Anniversary, the Air Combat Command, through the Command Civil Military Operations (CMO) in coordination with the 6th Air Reserve Center (6th ARCen) conducted a Youth Symposium at the Edwin Andrews Air Base Multi-Purpose Hall Zamboanga City on May 28, 2024. The event was participated by ninety-five (95) ROTC cadets from four universities and colleges in Zamboanga City namely: - Western Mindanao State University - Nuevo Zamboanga College Inc - Southern City Colleges - HMIJ Foundation Philippine Islamic College Inc The symposium featured two key lectures: 1.…Read more
★ AIR COMBAT COMMAND HOLDS BLOODLETTING ACTIVITY
IN PHOTOS | The Air Combat Command, led by MGEN ARAUS ROBERT F MUSICO PAF, Commander, ACC successfully held a Bloodletting Activity in connection with its upcoming 4th Founding Anniversary jibed with the PAF-Wide Blood Donation Activity as part of the Philippine Air Force 77th Pre-anniversary Activities at Edwin Andrews Air Base Covered Court, Zamboanga City on 25 May 2024. The activity highlighted the simultaneous blood donation participated by Officers, Enlisted Personnel and Civilian Human Resource from ACC, TOWWM, 530th ABG, EAAB Base Hospital, and OPCON/Tenant units. The event is in partnership primarily with Zamboanga…Read more
★ AIR COMBAT COMMAND HOLDS PRE-ANNIVERSARY MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING AND FUNSHOOT
IN PHOTOS | The Air Combat Command, through the Office of the ACCS for Education and Training, C-8, conducted a three-day M16A1 Rifle Marksmanship Training and Funshoot Activity from May 21 to 23, 2024 as part of its Pre-Anniversary Activities at Edwin Andrews Air Base Firing Range, Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City. The activity began with an M16A1 Rifle Safety Lecture, which included the Basic Fundamentals of Marksmanship and Dry Firing, followed by Live Firing and a Funshoot. These sessions were discussed and facilitated by Subject Matter Experts and selected Range NCOs from 710SPOW, respectively. This…Read more
