8ID sends off new breed of soldiers

Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar - One hundred four strong and determined newly appointed "Privates" were sent-off by the Army's 8th Infantry Division, Tuesday afternoon after satisfactorily completed the designed four months of rigid pre-entry military training.

These young blooded soldiers were proportionally distributed to all field units under 8ID to fill-up the strength vacuumed by some personnel who retired from the military service.

In a send-off ceremony officiated by the 8ID’s head, Major General Arthur Tabaquero in-front of the command's grandstand, young soldiers couldn’t hide their excitement knowing that after few months, (while others are years starting from their application until graduation), their dream of serving the country is about to fulfill.

Major General Tabaquero reminded the young at heart yet brave breed of soldiers to always abide with the existing policy and regulation as their guiding principles while in the service.

He also reminded the troops to be disciplined at all times and protect the people as being mandated by law to whom the soldiers are serving.

He further stressed that the respect for human rights should be atop of its priority when accomplishing their assigned mission and tasks.

And lastly, Major General Tabaquero also said that despite of being physically tactically ready for the battle, he also reminded everyone to be spiritually equipped.

He advised the troops to always put God first before every mission execution especially when going out of the combat zone for he said that nothing is impossible if God intercedes.

Before the conclusion of the humble ceremony, the Officers and other NCO led by Major General Tabaquero distributed individual pocket New Testament Bibles from Gideon International for their spiritual battle. #