Philippines Surprised as Thousands of U S Troops Arrive at Subic Bay via Omni Air International

[Starmix]

According to the report, the Philippines was surprised by the arrival of thousands of U.S. military personnel at Subic Bay International Airport, transported aboard Omni Air International charter aircraft.

This large-scale troop movement is part of ongoing U.S.–Philippines defense cooperation, highlighting modern military logistics, strategic mobility, and regional security collaboration. Unlike regular commercial flights, these Omni Air International aircraft were military-contracted charter operations, coordinated closely with Philippine authorities.

Thank you, US Soldiers for coming to the Philippines. God bless you guys and my beloved country.

 

[gwolf666]

The arrival of thousands of U.S. military personnel at Subic Bay is indeed a significant event, and I can understand why many people in the Philippines were surprised. Large-scale troop movements like this highlight the depth of cooperation between the two nations and show how logistics and strategic mobility are evolving in modern defense partnerships. While some may see it as overwhelming, I think it demonstrates a strong commitment to regional security and preparedness. The use of Omni Air International charter aircraft under military contracts also shows how carefully coordinated these operations are with Philippine authorities, ensuring transparency and safety. Personally, I believe this kind of collaboration can strengthen not only defense ties but also mutual trust between allies. It’s important to recognize the sacrifices and dedication of soldiers who travel far from home to support such missions. May this cooperation bring peace and stability to the region.

 

[Starmix]

The Philippines and the USA have a strong connection. My country is so thankful for America, for it's through the USA that my country was liberated from the hands of the tyrants for almost 400 years, which is why Filipinos are called Brown Americans.

 

[Webster]

God bless you guys and my beloved country.

Both countries have a long history going back to the days of John "Black Jack" Pershing and Emilio Aguinaldo through the years of "I Shall Return" MacArthur and the decades of U.S. presence at Cavite, Subic Bay and Clark AB so seeing U.S. forces return for training and exercises isn't (or shouldn't be) a suprise.

Why? Unlike past years they're not returning permanently; instead, its' going to be the same as the U.S.-Australia rotations through Darwin in the N. Territory.

 

[Starmix]

Both countries have a long history going back to the days of John "Black Jack" Pershing and Emilio Aguinaldo through the years of "I Shall Return" MacArthur and the decades of U.S. presence at Cavite, Subic Bay and Clark AB so seeing U.S. forces return for training and exercises isn't (or shouldn't be) a suprise.

Why? Unlike past years they're not returning permanently; instead, its' going to be the same as the U.S.-Australia rotations through Darwin in the N. Territory.

Wow, you memorized those important and special events in my country and other countries like Australia. Filipinos always remember and Douglas MacArthur.

 

[kit_hung]

's through the USA that my country was liberated from the hands of the tyrants for almost 400 years,

Indeed. United States played major role in liberating the Philippines from Spanish colonialism after years of dictatorial rule. This historical relationship has laid a solid foundation for cooperation between the two nations in the field of education.

 

[Webster]

Filipinos always remember and Douglas MacArthur.

Americans remember MacArthur because Harry Truman fired him in 1951 at the height of the Korean War when he defied Truman's wishes on the conduct of the war.

 

[Starmix]

Americans remember MacArthur because Harry Truman fired him in 1951 at the height of the Korean War when he defied Truman's wishes on the conduct of the war.

So sad, MacArthur is loved by the Filipinos. They cannot forget how he sent his promise, which stated, " I SHALL RETURN." He sent thousands of matches but inside was a message from him; I shall return, and he did return. He has a huge statue in Leyte with other generals from the USA, 8 of them.

 

[Webster]

So sad, MacArthur is loved by the Filipinos. They cannot forget how he sent his promise, which stated, " I SHALL RETURN." He sent thousands of matches but inside was a message from him; I shall return, and he did return. He has a huge statue in Leyte with other generals from the USA, 8 of them.

Funny how history works. Every Filipino I've ever known really reveres MacArthur which I get as he did fulfill his promise to liberate the Philippines, a country he'd grown to love very much. Americans, though, had a very different view of him, particularly after World War II and the first year or so in Korea where MacArthur was increasingly seen a blowhard prima donna riding on past glories (as opposed to his 8th Army contemporary, Walton Walker, or his successor Matthew Ridgway - both of whom were seen as having earned their places on the battlefield whereas MacArthur, as I said before, was there riding on his past successes) who defied civilian control of the military by wanting to expand the battlefield into China proper, something Truman didn't want, something the Joint Chiefs didn't want and definitely something Ridgway and successors James Van Fleet and Mark Clark didn't want either (especially Ridgway as he'd commanded 8th Army during the bulk of their retreat and later turnaround and offensive in early 1951 agst. Chinese/NoKo resistance).

By rights, though, MacArthur should've been fired for mis-reading Chinese intentions in Nov. 1950 which led to the worst-ever retreat an American army (w/Allied support) had ever suffered. In past eras, Starmix, that would've been a firing offense but as I said above, by 1950-1951 MacArthur was increasingly seen as a man riding on his past glories who was too blind to see the world as it was becoming then and was unwilling to adapt to them.

 

[Starmix]

Funny how history works. Every Filipino I've ever known really reveres MacArthur which I get as he did fulfill his promise to liberate the Philippines, a country he'd grown to love very much. Americans, though, had a very different view of him, particularly after World War II and the first year or so in Korea where MacArthur was increasingly seen a blowhard prima donna riding on past glories (as opposed to his 8th Army contemporary, Walton Walker, or his successor Matthew Ridgway - both of whom were seen as having earned their places on the battlefield whereas MacArthur, as I said before, was there riding on his past successes) who defied civilian control of the military by wanting to expand the battlefield into China proper, something Truman didn't want, something the Joint Chiefs didn't want and definitely something Ridgway and successors James Van Fleet and Mark Clark didn't want either (especially Ridgway as he'd commanded 8th Army during the bulk of their retreat and later turnaround and offensive in early 1951 agst. Chinese/NoKo resistance).

By rights, though, MacArthur should've been fired for mis-reading Chinese intentions in Nov. 1950 which led to the worst-ever retreat an American army (w/Allied support) had ever suffered. In past eras, Starmix, that would've been a firing offense but as I said above, by 1950-1951 MacArthur was increasingly seen as a man riding on his past glories who was too blind to see the world as it was becoming then and was unwilling to adapt to them.

Thank you for the broader clarification. You know better about the life of MacArthur and why he was punished and defied the law.

 

[Augusta]

Indeed US played major role in liberating the Philippines from Spanish colonialism after years of dictatorial rule. That a great one.