LTCOL ELMER R. AMON, commanding general of the philippines air force, reflects on the 55th anniversary of the force's existence. The rejection of the military bases agreement by the Philippine Senate led to the eventual closure of the US military base. There has been an external defense vacuum since the departure of the Americans that has yet to be fully and properly addressed by the government. The repository of doctrine, flying skills and experience of our pilots and controllers is in danger of extinction
LTCOL ELMER R. AMON, commanding general of the philippines air force, reflects on the 55th anniversary of the force's existence. The rejection of the military bases agreement by the Philippi…