Hawaii and Guam Guardsmen further U.S.-Philippines Ties at Standing Committee Meeting

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 in 2020's, History

Military leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conduct the first day of the 2026 Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee Meeting, March 11, 2025, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines. The meeting consisted of three days of discussions aimed at strengthening the U.S.-Philippines partnership aligned with the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)

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CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES

03.18.2025

Story by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier

154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard

Hawaii and Guam National Guard Airmen and Soldiers, as part of a U.S. delegation, joined their Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) partners, at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, for the annual Standing Committee Meeting (SCM) held March 11-13, 2025. The annual meeting enables the alliance to strategize, collaborate, and strengthen their enduring military ties and shared security commitments.

This gathering marked the first of three meetings scheduled for 2025 under the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB), bringing together senior leaders from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. These sessions aim to not only assess current initiatives but also to meticulously develop plans and training engagements for the upcoming year, ensuring a cohesive approach to shared defense and security goals.

“Reflecting on the SCM, several standout successes emerged,” said U.S. Army Col. John Udani, Hawaii Army National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) co-chair of the MDB-SEB Standing Committee Meeting. “Chief among them was the continued collaboration and enduring friendship between the U.S. and the Philippines. Additionally, the SCM concluded with actionable plans for all committees, underscoring its effectiveness.”

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