Starting Monday, January 19, personnel from the "Canarias" XVI Brigade will carry out patrols on the island of La Gomera, under the command of the 93rd Field Artillery Regiment (RACA 93); likewise, starting Tuesday, January 20, members of the "Canarias" 50th Infantry Regiment (RI 50) will do so on the island of Lanzarote.
As part of the activities included in the deployments, personnel from RI 50 will give a talk during their visit to the Las Maretas institute in Arrecife, Lanzarote, where they will introduce high school students to the Army's values, its humanitarian work, and the missions of the GT Canarias.
On the other hand, in La Gomera, personnel from RACA 93 will travel to an educational center in the town of Alajeró, where they will give a talk highlighting the Army's work, as well as a static display of equipment
These tasks aim to strengthen surveillance to guarantee the security of land spaces under national sovereignty on the islands.
These activities are integrated into the framework of Permanent Operations, one of the main contributions of the Armed Forces (FAS) to National Security in peacetime. These missions underscore the FAS's commitment to the comprehensive defense of the territory and their ability to anticipate any eventuality that could compromise stability.
The deployment not only allows for effective environmental surveillance but also facilitates a greater understanding of the island's terrain and social reality. Furthermore, it fosters the integration of military personnel into the local community and strengthens the bond between the Armed Forces and citizens
Lieutenant General Julio Salom Herrera, head of the Army's Canary Islands Command, also serves as Commander of the Land Operational Command (CMOT). This position carries the responsibility of planning presence and surveillance operations not only in the Canary Islands but also in Ceuta, Melilla, and the Balearic Islands, and of maintaining constant coordination with the relevant civil and military authorities