06/10/2026
A Legacy of Service, A New Chapter of Leadership: Charlie Battery Conducts Turnover Ceremony for Battery First Sergeant
Brgy. Milbuk, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat — The Charlie Battery of 6FAB, AR, PA conducted a Turnover Ceremony for the Battery First Sergeant, presided over by CPT CLIFORD JAN L MANAOIS (ART) PA, Battery Commander, marking the formal transition of responsibility from the outgoing Battery First Sergeant, MSg Franklin D Sarenas (Art) PA, to the incoming Battery First Sergeant, TSg Rico G Maraon (Art) PA.
Prior to the formal turnover, MSg Sarenas was awarded the Military Merit Medal (MMM) in recognition of his dedicated and meritorious service to Charlie Battery. The award served as a fitting tribute to his three years of committed leadership, discipline, and steadfast support to the personnel and mission of the unit.
MSg Sarenas formally relinquished his duties and responsibilities after serving as Charlie Battery First Sergeant. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated dedication to duty and leadership while providing guidance, supervision, and support to the enlisted personnel in the accomplishment of the Battery’s mission.
Assuming the position is TSg Rico G Maraon (Art) PA, who will carry on the responsibilities of the Battery First Sergeant and provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the enlisted personnel in support of the Battery’s mission and objectives.The ceremony was attended by the Battery’s five (5) Platoon Sergeants, together with their respective Firebase personnel, who participated through Video Teleconference (VTC).
In his remarks, CPT MANAOIS expressed his appreciation to MSg Sarenas for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the Battery throughout his three-year tenure. He likewise congratulated him on receiving the Military Merit Medal and welcomed TSg Maraon, expressing confidence in his ability to effectively carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him.
The turnover ceremony underscored the military principle of continuity of leadership and service—where responsibilities are passed from one leader to another, while the commitment to the mission, the organization, and the welfare of its personnel remains steadfast.
