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15th Strike Wing led by the Wing Commander BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, lights up for Christmas, 14 Dec 2009.	During the Lantern Parade held at 15th Strike Wing residential area last 14 Dec 09.	Brgy Captain Gennie Busalanan holding the Plaque of Recognition 2009 Gawad Aguinaldo sa Kapaligiran. Strike Wing’s Barangay Yakal wins “Model Barangay in Proper Waste Management. The Awarding ceremony was held on 04 December 2009, at the Provincial Capitol Grounds of Trece Martires City.
The Director for CMO MAJ JOHN OMAR S HERRERA PAF (inset upper left), together with the officers and enlisted personnel of 15TH Strike Wing, participating in the Tree Planting Activity dubbed as "Oplan Kalikasan" held at Camp Riego De Dios, Brgy Paradahan II, Tanza Cavite on 12 Dec 09.	Participants of the conducted Tree Planting Activity dubbed as "Oplan Kalikasan" held at Camp Riego De Dios, Brgy Paradahan II, Tanza Cavite on 12 Dec 09.	Trojans doing their share on saving the environment during the Tree Planting Activity dubbed as "Oplan Kalikasan" held at Camp Riego De Dios, Brgy Paradahan II, Tanza Cavite on 12 Dec 09.
Philippine Fleet Deputy Commander COMMODORE EDGAR L ABOGADO AFP presenting a memento to the 15th SW Commander BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, during the closing ceremony of the PN-PAF Interoperability Exercise '09 today, 11 Dec 2009.	15th SW Commander BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP presenting a memento to the Philippine Fleet Deputy Commander COMMODORE EDGAR L ABOGADO AFP, during the closing ceremony of the PN-PAF Interoperability Exercise '09 today, 11 Dec 2009.	Precision dropping of supplies as part of the PN-PAF Interoperability Training Exercise dubbed as "DAGIT '09".
MD 520 MG performing deck landing proficiency as part of the PN-PAF Interoperability Training Exercise dubbed as "DAGIT '09".	Sikorsky AUH-76 performing deck landing proficiency as part of the PN-PAF Interoperability Training Exercise dubbed as "DAGIT '09".	Closing Ceremony of “DAGIT ‘09”  on 11 December 2009 held at the 15th Strike Wing TTC Main Hall. (Center) The Philippine Fleet Deputy Commander COMMODORE EDGAR L ABOGADO AFP and  the 15th SW Wing Commander BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, leading the participants of  PN-PAF Interoperability Exercise ‘09.
Fellowship Games "Air Soft Challenge" ICOW PN-PAF INTEROPERABILITY TRAINING EXERCISE today 10 Dec 09.	Fellowship Basketball Game ICOW PN-PAF INTEROPERABILITY TRAINING EXERCISE today 10 Dec 09.	The Wing Commander BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP as the Guest of Honor during the Closing Ceremony, with (L-R) DGC of 460th LTC FREDDIE CONEJAR PAF, GC of 460th MSG LTC SEGUNDO NIDUAZA PAF, DWC LTC JEFFREY DELGADO PAF (GSC), DO LTC  IGMEDIO CRUZ PAF (GSC), SC of 461st FMS  MAJ RANDY BANCE PAF, held at the TTC Main hall on 09 December 2009.
The Director for Operations LTCOL FIDEL IGMEDIO CRUZ PAF, looking at the Static Display of the NAVSOG Assault Rifles, during the PN-PAF Interoperability Training Exercise last 07 Dec 09.	THE DEPUTY WING COMMANDER 15TH STRIKEWING, COL JEFFREY F DELGADO PAF (GSC) AS GUEST OF HONOR DURING THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE WATER SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING LAST 04 DEC 2009.	THE AIR FORCE INSPECTOR GENERAL MGEN ARTEMIO G OROZCO AFP TOGETHER WITH THE 15TH STRIKE WING COMMANDER, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, DURING HIS VISIT AT 15TH STRIKEWING FROM 03 - 08 DEC 2009.
NAVAL AIR GROUP COMMANDER, CAPT INGEMAR S PERNES PN(GSC), TOGETHER WITH THE COMMANDER NAVSOG, AND THE 15TH SW DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, DURING THE PN-PAF INTEROPERABILITY BRIEFING LAST 07 DECEMBER 2009.	“Who’s first?” The participants were refreshed on properly tying ropes for rescue purposes during the Disaster Relief Seminar conducted from 30 Nov-04 Dec 09.	Refresher Course on Swimming and First Aid procedures at the NBC  Swimming pool in Cavite City during the Disaster Relief Seminar conducted from 30 Nov - 04 Dec 09..
CPT CHRISTIAN P MANGLICMOT PAF of 505th Search & Rescue Group giving his lecture on one of the Disaster Relief Seminar conducted from 30 Nov-04 Dec 09.	Bishop Leopoldo S. Tumulak, PAF Military Bishop visited 15th SW on 25 November 2009 ICOW 15th SW Anniversary Mass.	The Wing Commander BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP as the Presiding officer during the Ceremonies, handing over the Unit Symbols to (on the left) the Incoming Director for Operations LTC FIDEL IGMEDIO T CRUZ PAF (GSC) and (on the right) the outgoing Director LTC SAMUEL GOTICO PAF (GSC) at the TTC Main hall on 24 November 2009.
fThe Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, together with the winners of the conducted Photo Contest '09 during the TROJANS NIGHT last 26 Nov 09.	fA native dance presentation from one of the participants during the TROJANS NIGHT last 26 Nov 09. T	SABOLC dancing actively during the TROJANS NIGHT last 26 Nov 09.
TDuring the Trojans Night ICOW 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.	During the Trojans Night ICOW 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.	During the Trojans Night ICOW 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.
During the Trojans Night ICOW 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.	Participants of the Anniversary Badminton Fellowship  Tournament together with the Commanding General of the PAF LT GEN OSCAR H RABENA AFP during the 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.	15th SW Commander BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, giving a memento to the Commanding General PAF , LT GEN OSCAR H RABENA AFP, ICOW CGPAF Christmas Visit last 26 Nov 09.
Inauguration and ribbon cutting with Mrs Jocelyn Rabena and Mrs Vivian Villarete of the newly installed VIP shower room at the 15th SW Fitness Center, during the 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09	Photo Exhibit '09 presented to the CG PAF, during the 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.	Presentation of Research & Development Projects "LED RUNWAY LIGHTS" to the CG PAF, during the 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.
Presentation of Research & Development Projects "DAMPER TESTER " to the CG PAF, during the 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.	The Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, presenting a memento to the the CG PAF, LTGEN OSCAR H RABENA AFP, as the guest of honor, during the 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.	590th ABG Commander LTC DALUMPINES receiving the Support of the Year Streamer for 2009 during the awarding ceremony ICOW 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.
During the Parade & Review ICOW the 15TH SW 36TH Founding Anniversary last 26 Nov 09.	During the Arrival Honors given to CGPAF ICOW the 15TH SW 36TH Founding Anniversary last 26 Nov 09.	1LT JOCELYN SORIANO PAF, giving the 15th SW Medallion to the Commanding General PAF, LT GEN OSCAR H RABENA AFP, during the 36th Founding Anniversary of 15th SW last 26 Nov 09.
Participants of the RC Airshow, during the Trojans Family Day '09 at the 15th Strike Wing Tactical Area last 21 Nov 2009.	Participants of the Family Fun Games, during the Trojans Family Day '09 at the 15th SW Fitness Center last 21 November 2009.	The Wing Commander 15th SW BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE  AFP and MAJ JOHN OMAR HERRERA PAF during the turn over of the books to the School Principal Mr. Rolando Manalo and DepEd District Supervisor Dr. Florante R.Rogacion at Matagbak Elementary School, in Brgy Matagbak 1, Alfonso, Cavite last 19 Nov 09.
During the "Anniversary Fun Run '09" last 18 November 2009, a 5 kilometer run within MDAAB.	LTC Nestor D Llanes PAF with his fellow Trojans , during the Tree Planting Activity last 13 November 2009.	The Vice Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force MGEN ROLANDO FERRER         CAPACIA AFP,  the Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E    VILLARETE AFP (on his left) and the Deputy Wing Commander COL JEFFREY F DELGADO AFP (GSC) (on the right),  during the Testimonial Parade and Review on 12 November 2009.
HON GILBERTO "GIBO" C TEODORO JR. unstraping his safety harness from the MD 520 MG aircraft with MAJ ROVER T SOBRINO PAF as the pilot in command, during his farewell visit at 15th Strike Wing today 09 Nov 2009.	The Wing Commander 15th SW, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, giving the Secretary of National Defense a very warm welcome, during his farewell visit at 15th Strike Wing today, 09 Nov 2009.	The Wing Civilian Employee Supervisor, Mrs Aurora Ronquillo giving the 15th Strike Wing Medallion to the HON GILBERTO "GIBO" C TEODORO JR. during his farewell visit at Major Danilo Atienza Air Base today, 09 Nov 2009.
The Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, one of the donors in the ‘blood letting’ event today,06 Nov 09. The Red Cross Cavite Chapter Supervisor and MAJ BETH TRAGURA PAF  overseeing the blood extraction of the first batch of donors.	The Deputy Wing Commander 15th SW, COL JEFFREY F DELGADO PAF(GSC)  delivering the message from the Wing Commander 15th SW, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP during ther opening ceremony of the Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support Course last 03 Nov 09 . Seated on the right are: CO of MDAAB Hospital, MAJ BETH TRAGURA PAF, and Wing Chaplain CPT ADAN F ROSE PAF.	CPT SUSAN ARRIOLA PAF (NC) discussing the history and organization of the Red Cross Movement to the participants.
Men of 15th Strike Wing, dancing cheerfully while carrying the patroness "Our Lady of La Naval, along 1898 Avenue MDAAB, during the Caracol Festival this morning, 29 Oct 2009.	CPT VERGARA, moving with speed and agility, during the first day of the 3 day shoot fest dubbed as "OPLAN PUTOK 09" at the 15th SW Firing Range last 28 Oct 2009.	The Wing Commander, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP,giving his best to beat the time, during the first day of the 3 day shoot fest dubbed as "OPLAN PUTOK 09" at the 15th SW Firing Range last 28 Oct 2009.
The Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, with Cavite City Mayor, Hon. Mayor “Totie” Paredes, during the ceremonial shoot in the conducted shoot fest dubbed as “Hon. Mayor “Totie” Paredes Cup Shooting Competition” held at the 15th SW Firing Range last 24 Oct 2009.	BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, firing with accuracy during the “Hon. Mayor “Totie” Paredes Cup shooting Competition held at the 15th SW Firing Range last 24 Oct 2009.	LTC FREDDIE CONEJAR PAF, moving aggressively to beat the time during the “Hon. Mayor “Totie” Paredes Cup shooting Competition held at the 15th SW Firing Range last 24 Oct 2009.
Participants of the 1st SHITO RYU – KARATE ORGANIZATION INVITATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP patiently awaiting for the start of the competition.	The Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, giving his welcome remarks during the opening ceremony of the 1st SHITO RYU – KARATE ORGANIZATION INVITATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP, held at the 15th SW Fitness Center last 24 October 2009.	Participants of the Karate competition kicking high, during the recently conducted 1st SHITO RYU – KARATE ORGANIZATION INVITATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP at the 15th SW Fitness Center, last 24 Oct 2009.
Some of the three hundred (300) child beneficiaries of Brgy 48-A, during the recently conducted simultaneous feeding mission of the 15th Strike Wing last 23 Oct 2009.	The men of 16th AS, 460 MSG and 596th AOS, wholeheartedly serving chicken sopas to the children of Brgy 48-A.	Trojans led by the Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, with the Brgy officials of Brgy 48-A, posses infront of the Brgy Hall, during the conducted simultaneous feeding mission last 23 Oct 2009.
The kids happily partaking of the nutritious chicken sopas, pandesal and cold fruit juice at one of the rooms in the brgy hall of brgy 48-M.	A young girl and her lola of Brgy 48-M, patiently awaiting for their hot soup and cold fruit juice as the other kids await for their turn, during the recently conducted simultaneous feeding mission last 23 Oct 2009.	The Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, with his staff and other unit commanders poses infront of the barangay hall of Brgy 48-M, during the simultaneous feeding mission last 23 Oct 2009.
The Wing Commander 15th SW, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, together with CPT MARLON HARDILLO PAF, playing attentively during the Badminton Fellowship Tournament dubbed as "HATAWAN SA TROJANS 09"at the 15th SW Gymnasium last 13 Oct 09.	The Deputy Wing Commander 15th SW, COL JEFFREY DELGADO PAF (GSC), making his best serve with MAJ RONALD CALLANTA PAF, in the Commanders Category, during the Badminton Fellowship Tournament dubbed as "HATAWAN SA TROJANS '09" last 13 Oct 09.	The Director for Operations 15th SW, LTCOL SAMUEL G GOTHICO PAF, striking the shuttle cock towards his opponent with accuracy, during the Badminton Fellowship Tournament dubbed as "HATAWAN SA TROJANS '09"last 13 Oct 09.
The Assistant Chief for OESPA, LTCOL NESTOR D LLANES PAF, leading the men and women of 15th SW in the renewal of Pledge of Allegiance during the 19th Code of Ethics Day last 12 Oct 09.	Participants from the Cavite Camera Club taking pictures of an OV-10 Bronco for take-off last 10 Oct 09.	Participants from the Cavite Camera Club led by Mr. Jeffrey Poblete, President of the Cavite Camera Club visited 15th Strike Wing for a photo shoot on different locations of MDAAB in connection with the upcoming photo contest and exhibit of this wing last 10 Oct 09.
The proud personnel of 17th Attack Squadron led by the Squadron Commander CPT NEIL L TUMANENG PAF posing  as the over-all unit in-charge during the JOINT MEDICAL,DENTAL MISSION & FEEDING PROGRAM to students of Manuel Roxas Elementary School, Cavite City today, 08 Oct 2009.	The Executive Officer of MDAAB Hospital MAJ NELSON V POSADAS PAF, conducting Medical Check-up to students of Manuel Roxas Elementary School, Cavite City today, 08 OCT 2009.	Personnel of 17th Attack Squadron giving free Chicken Arrozcaldo with egg and milk to drink to students of Manuel Roxas Elementary School, Cavite City today, 08 Oct 2009.
Members of the 6SOS USAF Teak Piston IPC Team headed by  CPT NICHOLAS DIPOMA paid a courtesy call to the Wing Commander, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE during their visit to the 15th SW today, 15 September 2009.	The 18th Attack Squadron held a Basketball Fellowship Game named as "OPLAN BROTHERHOOD" with the residents of Brgy 49-M and sixteen (16) barangay captains of various barangays of Cavite City last 11 September 2009 at the 15th Strike Wing Fitness Gym.	MD-520MG Davao Element headed by CPT OMAR FRIDZKHAN  ALPA, posing with the students of Don Mariano Elementary School in Digos City during the conducted static display last 11 September 2009.
11 September 2009 - the Barangay officials of nearby MDAAB headed by Bgy Captain Penchie Consigo of Bgy 49-M Bagong- Pook, Cavite City paid a courtesy call to the Wing Commander BGEN JOSE TONY VILLARETE before the Basketball Friendship Game dubbed as OPLAN BROTHERHOOD spearheaded by 18th Attack Squadron under CPT SOBRINO.	BGEN JOSE TONY V VILLARETE and the men and women of Major Danilo Atienza Air Base Hospital (MDAABH) and 1308th Dental Dispensary during the Joint  32nd Foundation Anniversary celebration of MDAABH and 1308th DD last 11 September 2009 at Tora-tora Country Club, Sangley Point, Cavite City.	During the Feeding Program of 20th Attack Squadron, 462nd Supply Squadron, and 593rd Engineering Squadron dubbed as Oplan "BALIK-SIGLA" held last 10 September at Estansuela Elementary School.In the photos: (left) CPT ARIOLA, the SC of 20th AS gives assorted crackers; (right) MAJ SANTIAGO, the SC of 462nd SS, hand a bowl of arrozcaldo to the students.(Story...)
MAJ BETH TRAGURA, the CO of MDAABH examines a youngster during the PCSO's Medical Mission held last 06 September 2009 at Covered Court, Samonte Park, Cavite City in connection with its simultaneous nationwide medical and dental mission in celebrating PCSO's 75th Foundation Anniversary.	The Trojans Band during the opening of Intramurals of San Sebastian College- Recoletos, Cavite City last 07 September 2009.	CPT SOBRINO, the Squadron Commander of 18th Attack Squadron, planting mahogany trees at Ladislao-Diwa Elementary School, Caridad, Cavite City during the joint Tree planting activity of 18th Attack Squadron,463rd Avionics and Armaments Squadron,and 594th Air Police Squadron dubbed as "OPLAN GREEN THUMB" last 04 September 2009.
Trojans parade with the image of the Virgin Mary during the Culmination of Children's Mayflower and Santacruzan last 27 May 2009.	Together with Vice Mayor Romeo Ramos, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, the Wing Commander of 15th Strike Wing, salutes while leading the symbolic unfurling of the Philippine Flag during the celebration of the National Flag Rites at Samonte Park, Cavite City.	Representatives from different branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police, and the Bureau of Fire Protection, gives honor to the flag during the Flag Rites last 28 May 2009.
The Wing Commander of 15th SW, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, prepares for a serve during the Engineer's Cup Badminton Tournament last 23 May 2009.	The Founder and President of Kapolei City Lions Club, Mr Antonio Leon-Guerrero, and Press Relations Officer of Naic Lions Club, Ms Peanut Gonzales, paid a visit to the 15th Strike Wing Commander last 22 May 2009.	The Director for Civil-Military Operations, CPT JOHN OMAR S HERRERA PAF, poses with prospective charter officers of the NAIC LEO CLUB held at Western Colleges, Naic, Cavite last 24 May 2009.
Tojans cleaning up President Manuel Roxas Elementary School on the clean up drive dubbed as "BRIGADA ESKWELA" last 21 May 2009.	The Squadron Commander, 18th Attack Squadron, CPT ROVER T. SOBRINO PAF, trimming the bushes during their clean up drive dubbed as "OPLAN LINIS" last 19 May 2009.	A light talk with the different government executives during the visit of delegates under the Community Organizational Attachment Module (COAM).
Delegates of CESB pose beside the OV-10 Bronco during their study visit last 20 May 2009 at the 15th Strike Wing.	The Wing Commander 15th Strike Wing, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, posing with the beautiful muses during the opening ceremony of the Inter Squadron Sports Tournament 2009.	The Chief Wing Special Service CPT FREDERICK I. CURIOSO PAF led the Oath of Sportsmanship during the opening ceremonies.
18th Attack Squadron of 15th Strike Wing conducted a pre-anniversary activity, “OPLAN-PUTOL/TULI”,  to its adopted barangay, Bgy 49-M, Bagong Pook, Cavite City last 28 April 2009.	MGEN SAMACO (right), MAJ CONEJAR (the Troop Commander) and BGEN VILLARETE AFP, 15SW Commander (leftmost) trooping the line during the testimonial parade.	CPT SANTIAGO receives the unit symbol of 462 SS from the presiding officer BGEN JOSE TONY VILLARETE AFP, WC 15TH SW (16 April 2009).
CPT TUMESA receives the unit symbol of HAS from BGEN JOSE TONY VILLARETE AFP, WC 15TH SW (16 April 2009).	CPT CALLANTA handover the unit symbol to the WC, 15TH SW during the HAS, 462 SS, and 594 APS Joint Turn-over Ceremony (16 April 2009).	CPT RANDY G BANCE receives an award during the Capiztahan 2009 (108th Foundation Day Commemoration of the Civil Government of Capiz) Awarding Ceremony held in Roxas City, Capiz last 13 April 2009.
BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP congratulates the winner of the group presentation competition during the Pre Valentine’s Party of Airmen’s Club last 12 February 2009.	Selected officers with their ladies compete with each other in a game during the Post Valentine’s Party of Officers’ Club last 23 February 2009 at Tora tora Country Club.	Some attendees of the Livelihood Seminar conducted last 25 February 2009 take a look at the end products of Municipal Environment and Natural Resources of Bacoor which are made up of indigenous materials.
CPT FERDINAND P LIWAG PAF from 20th Attack Squadron prepares himself for a practical exercise during the Helicopter Emergency Egress Device Training for all MD-520MG pilots.	Students of Ladislao Diwa Elementary School received free toothbrush each after the Dental Oral Health Month Info Drive conducted by 18th AS, 1308th DD, 463rd AAMS and 594th APS last 19 February 2009.	Designated marshal signals the pilot in command to stop the aircraft after a sortie of the night flying proficiency training of OV-10 Bronco pilots conducted by 16th Attack Squadron last 25 February 2009
COL NESTOR P DIONA PAF (GSC), Wing Commander Air Defense Wing welcomes BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP during his official tour to Fighter Town in Basa Air Base, Florida Blanca, Pampanga	BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP, Wing Commander, 15th SW, hands over the command of 461st Field Maintenance Squadron to the incoming commander CPT RANDY G BANCE PAF during the Joint Change of Command and Turn Over Ceremony last 09 February 2009.	15th Strike Wing Commander, BGEN JOSE TONY E VILLARETE AFP cuts the ribbon for the Ceremonial Blessing of the newly fabricated Perimeter Post Number 4 last 11 February 2009.

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