The soldiers of the Army Artillery Regiment (AAR), Philippine Army were awarded the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara by the United States Field Artillery Association during the Combined Joint Littoral Live Fire Exercise as part of the PH-US Combined Exercise Balikatan 38-2023 on April 26, 2023 at the Naval Training Base, San Antonio, Zambales.
U.S. Army Pacific 25th Division Artillery Commander Col. Joseph A. Katz, together with Lt. Col. Timothy B. Lynch, donned the medallions to the awardees. The three Saint Barbara recipients were AAR Commander Brig. Gen. Francis Anthony M. Coronel; AAR Chief of Staff Col. Archie A. Ares; and AAR Assistant Chief of Staff for Education and Training (G8) Lt. Col. Tara V. Cayton.
The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Medallion is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character; displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence; served the U.S. Army Field Artillery with selflessness; and contributed to the promotion of the Field Artillery.
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