PAF Airlift Wing Crucial for Swift Disaster Response, Says Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded the Philippine Air Force's 250th Presidential Airlift Wing (PAW) during its 58th founding anniversary, highlighting its critical role in enabling swift government responses to disaster-stricken communities. The unit's function extends beyond presidential transport to vital humanitarian aid delivery.
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