Aviación Militar Bolivariana
In 1997, there were further organizational changes within the Venezuelan Air Force. The Lieutenant Vicente Gil Landaeta Air Base became the Headquarters of Air Zone II. This was in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Defense Resolution FAV No. 2276, dated February 25, 1997. The first commander of this area was Brigadier General (Av) Lester Luis Lopez Ordaz.