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The Western Mindanao Command (abbrv. as WESTMINCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the BARMM. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency. It is also one of the government organizations advocating the "Culture of Peace" in Mindanao.
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| Western Mindanao Command | |
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| Active | August 28, 2006 - Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp General Navarro, Zamboanga City |
| Nickname(s) | WestMinCom |
| Motto(s) | Kapayaan Peace |
| Anniversaries | August 28 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, ASG, and local criminal elements |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtGen. William Gonzales, AFP[1] |
| Notable commanders | LtGen. Eugenio Cedo, AFP LtGen. Nelson Allaga, AFP LtGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., AFP LtGen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, AFP |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | Western Mindanao Command Emblem |
The following are the units that are under the Western Mindanao Command.
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