ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 8 -- The Army's 1101st Infantry "Gagandilan" Brigade (1101Bde) formally welcomed on Monday five battle-tested personnel, including a commissioned officer, at Camp Luis Biel II in Isabela City, Basilan.

The newly assigned personnel, also known as "peacemakers" in Basilan communities, included Lt. Col. Abel Potutan, Technical Sgt. Mujibar Umabong, S/Sgt. Kemar Tahil, Sgt. Abubakar Juhan, and Cpl. Ricky Arellano.

Brig. Gen. Frederick Sales, commander of the 1101Bde, led the simple yet meaningful ceremony and donned the unit patch to the incoming members of the Gagandilan Team.

Potutan expressed his gratitude and pride for returning to Basilan, reaffirming his commitment to serve the Basilenos again with dedication and...