Former Wescom chief Alan Javier takes helm of Philippine Navy
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Vice Adm. Alan Javier has officially taken command of the Philippine Navy. He previously served as the head of the military's Western Command. Javier replaces Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, who retired after serving more than 35 years in the military. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the retirement and change of command ceremony on Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice Adm. Alan Javier, the former chief of the military’s Western Command (Wescom), formally assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Friday, succeeding Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta, who retired after more than 35 years of military service. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over the change of command and retirement ceremony
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