Coast Guard Aviation Command

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓

On 29 May 2026, Friday Flag Retreat was successfully conducted aboard Headquarters Coast Guard Aviation Command. The activity was carried out in an orderly and solemn manner, reflecting the discipline and professionalism of all personnel present.

The Flag Retreat remains an important tradition in the uniformed service. More than just lowering the Philippine flag during the last Friday of the month, it serves as a reminder of every personnel’s duty, loyalty, and commitment to the country. For members of the Command, the ceremony also highlights the importance of unity, respect, and dedication to public service, especially in carrying out the organization’s mandate of ensuring maritime safety and security.

The conduct of the Friday Flag Retreat further highlighted the vital role of CGAvCom in strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard’s operational readiness through its continuous commitment to maritime air operations, public service, and the protection of the nation’s maritime interests.

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘

Coast Guard Aviation Command (CGAvCom) proudly celebrated its 28th Founding Anniversary aboard Headquarters, Coast Guard Aviation Command, marking nearly three decades of unwavering commitment, operational excellence, and dedicated service to the nation.

The momentous occasion was graced by the presence of 𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐋 𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. In his keynote address, the Commandant commended CGAvCom for its steadfast dedication to maritime safety, security, environmental protection, and humanitarian operations. He also recognized the vital role of the command in strengthening the operational capability of the Philippine Coast Guard through its air operations and rapid response missions.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the recognition of outstanding personnel, aircrafts and units whose exemplary performance, professionalism, and dedication significantly contributed to the accomplishment of the command’s mission. Awardees from various categories were honored for their invaluable service, operational achievements, and commitment to excellence, reflecting the high standards.

𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐂 𝐉𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐙 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Pilot of the Year (Helicopter Wing)
𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐋 𝐘𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆 – Officer of the Year
𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐕 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Instructor Pilot of the Year (Fixed Multi-Role Wing)
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐂𝐆 – Junior Officer of the Year
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐍 𝐔 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Pilot of the Year (Fixed Multi-Role Wing)
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈 𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - UAS Operator of the Year
𝐏𝐎𝟐 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐨𝐯𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐁 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Aircrew of the Year (Fixed Multi-role Wing)
𝐏𝐎𝟐 𝐄𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐅 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Enlisted Personnel of the Year
𝐏𝐎𝟐 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Certificate of Special Recognition
𝐏𝐎𝟐 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐏 𝐓𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐆 – Aircrew of the Year (Helicopter Wing)
𝐏𝐎𝟐 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐎 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Ground Crew of the Year (Helicopter Wing)
𝐒𝐍𝟐 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐲 𝐃 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Ground Crew of the Year (Fixed Multi-role Wing)
𝐒𝐖𝟏 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐕 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Striker of the Year

𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐍 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝟐𝟓𝟏 - Coast Guard Distinguished Conduct Star and Ribbon
𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝟒𝟏𝟕𝟕 - Aircraft of the Year (Fixed Multi-role Wing)
𝐂𝐆𝐇𝟏𝟒𝟓𝟏 - Aircraft of the Year (Helicopter Wing)
𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 - Air Station of the Year
𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐚 - Certificate of Special Recognition

In addition, the Command, Senior, and Field Pilot Aviator’s Badges were conferred in recognition of the aviators' exemplary competence, dedication, and distinguished service. Below are the pilots honored with these prestigious ratings and badges.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐉𝐀𝐘 𝐁 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆 – Command Pilot Rating and Badge
𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐁 𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐙 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Senior Pilot Rating and Badge
𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐕 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - Senior Pilot Rating and Badge
𝐋𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐂𝐘𝐋𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝐂 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - First Pilot Rating and Badge
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐌 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐉𝐑 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - First Pilot Rating and Badge
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐁 𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆 - First Pilot Rating and Badge

The anniversary celebration also showcased the remarkable achievements of the command over the past year. CGAvCom successfully intensified its aerial maritime patrols, search and rescue missions, medical evacuation operations, disaster response initiatives, and logistical support missions across the country. These accomplishments further strengthened the Philippine Coast Guard’s capability to respond effectively to emerging maritime challenges and national emergencies.

A major milestone highlighted during the event was the significant increase in flying hours of PCG air assets, which doubled compared to previous operational periods. This achievement demonstrates CGAvCom’s enhanced operational readiness, improved maintenance efficiency, and unwavering commitment to mission accomplishment. The increased utilization of air assets greatly contributed to wider operational coverage, faster response times, and more effective support to maritime law enforcement and humanitarian efforts.

As CGAvCom celebrates 28 years of excellence, innovation, and professionalism in aviation operations, the command looks forward to a bright future. Guided by the leadership pillars of readiness, teamwork, and innovation under the Commander of Coast Guard Aviation Command, 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐁 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, CGAvCom continues to soar higher in its ultimate mandate: safeguarding the nation's maritime borders and serving the Filipino nation.