U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Israel Muniz, Operation Onward Liberty recruiting mentor to the ... More
United States Marine Corps personnel fold a flag during
United States Marine Corps personnel fold a flag during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, for Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wounds suff... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers wait in the tree line
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers wait in the tree line for a signal to commence the final attack on opposing forces during Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, June 1. The week-long exercise served as the ... More
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., presents a flag to Famata Kar, mother of fellow U.S. Marine and best friend, Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., at a memorial se... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (far
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (far right), Marine Forces Europe and Africa deputy commanding general, visits with U.S. military advisers to the Armed Forces of Liberia during a visit to Operati... More
Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia--Armed
Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia--Armed Forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, chaplain general and director of public affairs, speaks to soldiers prior to their departure on the new AFL'... More
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. June Barrera,
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. June Barrera, Operation Onward Liberty medical mentor to the Armed Forces of Liberia, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Yumon Smartt, OOL medical noncommissioned officer in ch... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Hooper, director, J5, Strategic
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Hooper, director, J5, Strategic Planning and Policy, United States Africa Command, talks with U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Doru Pavel, a native of Mundelein, Ill., Operation ONWARD LIBE... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers attached to the
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers attached to the Communications Platoon, Armed Forces of Liberia Logistical Command, conduct an equipment check during a communications exercise at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Militar... More
AFL soldiers attached to the Communications Platoon,
AFL soldiers attached to the Communications Platoon, Armed Forces of Liberia Logistical Command, carry radio equipment to their designated exercise location during a radio communications exercise at Edwin Binya... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier enters a tree line
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier enters a tree line with his company prior to a simulated attack on opposing forces during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 29. The week-long exercise served as th... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, assistant adjutant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with U.S Marine Corps Col. Vernon Graham, Operation Onward Liberty officer in charge, at Edward B... More
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., comforts family members of his best friend, Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., during a dignified transfer ceremony at Rober... More
United States Marine Corps casket bearers navigate
United States Marine Corps casket bearers navigate rocky terrain to deliver the remains of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., to the gravesite during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. ... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers move toward their
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers move toward their final objective during the last mission of Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, June 1. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training event a... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers take cover during
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers take cover during a simulated attack on opposing forces during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 29. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training event... More
Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Liberia’s Armed Forces
Soldiers from the Armed Forces of Liberia’s Armed Forces Training Command play the role of opposition forces soldiers during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 29. The week-long exercise served as th... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers traverse a
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers traverse a hastily-constructed bridge while members of the AFL’s engineering company perform maintenance checks on its construction during Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liber... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, left, assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, left, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dawnetia Bouknight, Operation ONWARD LIBERTY public health t... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers stand guard of their
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers stand guard of their sector during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 30. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training event and tested their ability to... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Bill Knarian, Operation ONWARD LIBERTY brigade operations mentor ... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier scans his sector
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier scans his sector during Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, May 31. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training event and tested their ability to move a b... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier, showing off his
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier, showing off his homemade camouflage, prepares to assault the final objective on the last day of Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, June 1. The week-long exercise serve... More
United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dick DeBoy,
United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dick DeBoy, of Salamanca, N.Y., makes final preparations to the casket prior to a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, for Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, ... More
United States Marine Corps casket bearers escort the
United States Marine Corps casket bearers escort the remains of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., during a dignified transfer ceremony at Roberts International Airport, Liberia, May 15. Tarwoe... More
United States Marine Corps casket bearers walk past
United States Marine Corps casket bearers walk past members of Operation Onward Liberty carrying the remains of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., during a dignified transfer ceremony at Robert... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Richard Michael, Michigan Army
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Richard Michael, Michigan Army National Guard command sergeant major, speaks with soldiers, airmen and Marines of Operation Onward Liberty at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks during ... More
A graduate of the Armed Forces of Liberia’s first-ever
A graduate of the Armed Forces of Liberia’s first-ever senior enlisted course receives a certificate of completion from U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Senini, Operation Observant Liberty officer in charge, durin... More
United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Scott Jordan,
United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Scott Jordan, of Columbia, Mo., participates in a flag folding ceremony during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, for Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., ... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia squad leader gives orders
An Armed Forces of Liberia squad leader gives orders to his troops during the final assault on opposing forces during Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, June 1. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s... More
Students in the first-ever senior enlisted course receive
Students in the first-ever senior enlisted course receive instruction from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Andrew Hamilton regarding the military decision making process during the final day of the course at Edward Biny... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Edelen Parker, left, of Clinton,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Edelen Parker, left, of Clinton, Md., communications adviser to the Armed Forces of Liberia, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dean Shumate, right, of Chicago, Ill., satellite communications ... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier shields himself
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier shields himself from the constant onslaught of rain during a break in action from Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 30. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s ... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with U.S. Army Col. Pablo Estrada, Operation Onward Liberty brigade commander mentor to th... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier awaits word to move
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier awaits word to move toward the final objective on the last day of Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, June 1. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training ... More
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., speaks with friends and family members following a memorial service for fellow Marine and best friend, Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Prov... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, right, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Jones, a native of Washington, D.C., battalion s... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, assistant adjutant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with speaks with airmen, soldiers and Marines of Operation ONWARD LIBERTY at Edward Binyah Kessel... More
Family members of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abraham
Family members of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., listen during a memorial service in his honor in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. Tarwoe, who was born in Liberia, died from wound... More
United States Marine Corps casket bearers prepare to
United States Marine Corps casket bearers prepare to escort the casket of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., to his gravesite during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. Tarwoe, who w... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers climb a hill to rejoin
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers climb a hill to rejoin their company following a simulated attack on their position during Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, May 30. The week-long exercise served as the... More
A local Liberian teenager watches the closing ceremony
A local Liberian teenager watches the closing ceremony while members of the Armed Forces of Liberia listen following the completion of Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, June 1. The week-long exercise se... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jack Young (left), engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jack Young (left), engineer company adviser to the Armed Forces of Liberia and a native of Gonzales, La., and Col. Vernon Graham, Operation Onward Liberty officer in charge, take part in... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (left), Marine Forces Europe and Africa deputy commanding general, visits with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Vernon Chester, legal superintendent to the Armed Forces ... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier performs last minute
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier performs last minute checks on his equipment prior to participating in a simulated attack on opposing forces during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 29. The week-... More
AFL soldiers attached to the Communications Platoon,
AFL soldiers attached to the Communications Platoon, Armed Forces of Liberia Logistical Command, stand by for further instruction from their leadership during a radio communications exercise at Edwin Binyah Kes... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers wait in the tree line
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers wait in the tree line for a signal to attack opposing forces during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 29. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training ... More
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of
United States Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Wiles, of Willingboro, N.J., salutes the remains of fellow Marine and best friend, Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., at a memorial service in Flehla, Li... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Larry Coleman, of Columbia,
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Larry Coleman, of Columbia, S.C., right, communications senior enlisted adviser to the Armed Forces of Liberia, explains communication check procedures to AFL soldiers attached to the... More
United States Marine Corps casket bearers place the
United States Marine Corps casket bearers place the transfer case carrying the remains of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., into a vehicle during a dignified transfer ceremony at Roberts Inter... More
Armed Forces of Liberia Cpl. Foday Freeman, acting
Armed Forces of Liberia Cpl. Foday Freeman, acting platoon sergeant, Communications Platoon, Armed Forces of Liberia Logistical Command, conducts a radio check with his base station during a radio communicatio... More
Armed Forces of Liberia mortar men stand at the ready
Armed Forces of Liberia mortar men stand at the ready during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liberia, May 30. The week-long exercise served as the AFL’s annual training event and tested their ability to move a... More
United States Marine Corps Capt. Jack Young, left,
United States Marine Corps Capt. Jack Young, left, of Gonzales, La., and Gunnery Sgt. Scott Jordan, of Columbia, Mo., participate in a flag folding ceremony during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, for Lan... More
United States Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jean Phanord
United States Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jean Phanord presents a U.S. flag to Juah Kelly, the widow of fellow U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., at a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, ... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier, sitting in front
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier, sitting in front of his troops, watches the closing ceremonies following completion of Exercise WATCH OVER II near Teh, Liberia, June 1. The week-long exercise served as the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (left), Marine Forces Europe and Africa deputy commanding general, visits with U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Rozema, company infantry adviser to the Armed Forces... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (right),
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti (right), Marine Forces Europe and Africa deputy commanding general, visits with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John King, logistical command adviser to the Armed Forces o... More
A soldier from the Armed Forces of Liberia’s Armed
A soldier from the Armed Forces of Liberia’s Armed Forces Training Command in his role as an opposition forces soldier, fires blank rounds at advancing AFL soldiers during Exercise Watch Over II near Teh, Liber... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, left, assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, left, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vernon Graham, Operation ONWARD LIBERTY officer in charge, foll... More
A.J. Tarwoe, the son of United States Marine Corps
A.J. Tarwoe, the son of United States Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, 25, of Providence, R.I., stands guard over his father’s casket during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. Tarwoe, who was... More
United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Jones,
United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Jones, right, of Washington, passes a flag to Staff Sgt. Jean Phanord to give to family members at a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, for Lance Cpl. Abraham Ta... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers attached to the
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers attached to the Communications Platoon, Armed Forces of Liberia Logistical Command, conduct a radio function check during a communications exercise at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Mili... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joshua Norris (left), from Stafford,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joshua Norris (left), from Stafford, Va., operations and training adviser to the Armed Forces of Liberia, Capt. Ross Bettis (center), a native of Lansing, Mich., bilateral affairs officer... More
A United States military processional follows behind
A United States military processional follows behind U.S. Marine Corps casket bearers to the gravesite of Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, of Providence, R.I., during a memorial service in Flehla, Liberia, May 17. Ta... More