The Mexican Air Force was founded in 1915 and on Monday celebrated its 100th birthday along side President Peña Nieto. CUARTOSCURO/FERNANDO CARRANZA GARCIA
President presides over centennial celebration
BY EDUARDO SUÁREZ
The News
For 100 years the Mexican Air Force (FAM) has been a pillar of the defense of our national independence and sovereignty, President Enrique Peña Nieto said during the inauguration of the School of the Air in Zapopan, Jalisco.
The News
For 100 years the Mexican Air Force (FAM) has been a pillar of the defense of our national independence and sovereignty, President Enrique Peña Nieto said during the inauguration of the School of the Air in Zapopan, Jalisco.
The celebration of the FAM’s centennial is a well-deserved homage after decades of unconditional service and patriotic courage, Peña Nieto said speaking from his position as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
In 1915, when the Air Force was founded, the world was living through difficult and uncertain times as the great powers fought the First World War and Mexico underwent a revolutionary struggle to form a new project for the nation.
“Venustiano Carranza created the military aviation branch, the foundation of the current Mexican Armed Air Force. He incorporated one of the era’s most important technological advances and put our armed forces on the vanguard,” the president said, speaking before members of the Army, Navy, National Defense Secretariat, security forces of all levels of government, veterans, military schools, and the general public.
He emphasized that the airmen have been faithful guardians of Mexico’s laws and institutions, as well as protectors of all Mexicans.
Following hurricanes in Guerrero and Los Cabos, where Air Force planes played a crucial role helping thousands of families that were suddenly isolated return to their homes.
“For that and many reasons you must be proud to bear the three-colored shield that defines you as women and men of the air,” he said.
He also used the occasion to honor the memory of the members of the 201st Fighter Squadron who crossed the Pacific during WWII to fight for the freedom of the world.
The Squadron flew together with the United States Army Air Forces in the Philippines against Japan.
The Mexican Air Force event was attended by the commander of the FAM, Carlos Antonio Rodríguez, part of the federal cabinet, the National Defense and Navy secretaries, senator Silvano Aureoles, and the governors of Jalisco and Morelos, among others.
“Venustiano Carranza created the military aviation branch, the foundation of the current Mexican Armed Air Force. He incorporated one of the era’s most important technological advances and put our armed forces on the vanguard,” the president said, speaking before members of the Army, Navy, National Defense Secretariat, security forces of all levels of government, veterans, military schools, and the general public.
He emphasized that the airmen have been faithful guardians of Mexico’s laws and institutions, as well as protectors of all Mexicans.
Following hurricanes in Guerrero and Los Cabos, where Air Force planes played a crucial role helping thousands of families that were suddenly isolated return to their homes.
“For that and many reasons you must be proud to bear the three-colored shield that defines you as women and men of the air,” he said.
He also used the occasion to honor the memory of the members of the 201st Fighter Squadron who crossed the Pacific during WWII to fight for the freedom of the world.
The Squadron flew together with the United States Army Air Forces in the Philippines against Japan.
The Mexican Air Force event was attended by the commander of the FAM, Carlos Antonio Rodríguez, part of the federal cabinet, the National Defense and Navy secretaries, senator Silvano Aureoles, and the governors of Jalisco and Morelos, among others.
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