SUBIC, Zambales – Part II of the Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 2022 between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) was conducted in Zambales and Taguig City during 18-22, July 2022. This included, among others, Helicopter Rope Suspension Training and Aeromedical Evacuation Training.

BGen. Raul Jesus L. Caldez PN(M), acting Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps and Exercise Director of MASA 2022, said that everything was set for this bilateral exercise. He looked forward to the successful conduct of the activity as the PMC and USMC were expected to execute and refine their tactics, techniques, and procedures for interoperability.

Col. Gregorio Hernandez Jr PN(M) (GSC), the Assistant Training Director of MASA 2022, supervised the event and directed the demonstration of PMC’s aviation capabilities.