MANILA, Philippines --- Concerned by the dwindling number of military reserves, President Benigno S. Aquino III yesterday encouraged the Filipino college students to enroll in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program to help in the country's security operations and territorial defense....
Activated on September 20, 1941 at Nichols Field, Philippine Islands, assigned to the Philippine Department, U.S. Army. Redesignated Far East Air Force on October 28, 1941. Moved to Darwin, Australia, in December 1941, following the Japanese attacks in the Philippines. Red...