He spent most of his career in Mindanao and commanded various units and commands in the Philippine Army and the AFP, including the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion, where his unit was named the "best scout ranger battalion" in 2 years (2000 and 2001) and the Task Group Panther Bravo of the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment.

He also served as commander of the 104th Brigade, became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Organization & Training, J3, and commanded the 6th Infantry Division
He also led units during the Zamboanga Siege and the Battle of Marawi, where he served as commander of the AFP Western Mindanao Command.
During his stint in the Western Mindanao Command, he also led numerous combat and neutralization operations against communists and Daesh-inspired groups, including Ben Salina Sapilin, a relative of Isnilon Hapilon.
He was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on April 18, 2018 to December 11, 2018, where he was succeeded by his classmate, Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr..
He spent most of his career in Mindanao and commanded various units and commands in the Philippine Army and the AFP, including the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion, where his unit was named the "best scout ranger battalion" in 2 years (2000 and 2001) and the Task Group Panther Bravo of the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment.
He also served as commander of the 104th Brigade, became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Organization & Training, J3, and commanded the 6th Infantry Division
He also led units during the Zamboanga Siege and the Battle of Marawi, where he served as commander of the AFP Western Mindanao Command. During his stint in the Western Mindanao Command, he also led numerous combat and neutralization operations against communists and Daesh-inspired groups, including Ben Salina Sapilin, a relative of Isnilon Hapilon. He was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on April 18, 2018 to December 11, 2018, where he was succeeded by his classmate, Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr..
Carlito Galvez Jr.