Local Paktika citizens watch the first-ever cricket
Local Paktika citizens watch the first-ever cricket match on Paktika’s newly dedicated cricket pitch near the governor’s compound, July 14. The club team from Sharana hosted the club team in Orgune in an exhibi... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram, a native of
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram, a native of Las Vegas, a broadcaster with American Forces Network Afghanistan based at Bagram Airfield, prepares to interview U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Black, a native of Or... More
Approximately 220 Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers,
Approximately 220 Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers, Liberian Ministry of National Defense personnel and invited guests celebrated the 55th annual Armed Forces Day with dinner, music and dancing. The evening bal... More
Sixteen armed forces of Liberia soldiers graduated
Sixteen armed forces of Liberia soldiers graduated from the first ever unit public affairs training at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, April 6. During the one week course, soldiers learned basic news ... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia guidon bearer leads his
An Armed Forces of Liberia guidon bearer leads his platoon in a combat march following a skills demonstration during the 55th annual Liberian Armed Forces Day parade at Barclay Training Center here Feb. 11. The... More
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers participate in a combat
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers participate in a combat engineering demonstration during graduation from their first phase of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program. During the course, engineers were taugh... More
A Liberian Coast Guardsman sits atop his patrol boat
A Liberian Coast Guardsman sits atop his patrol boat during an equipment display for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and other distinguished visitors as part of the 55th annual Liberian Armed Forces ... More
Armed forces of Liberia personnel participate in a
Armed forces of Liberia personnel participate in a non-lethal weapons skills demonstration at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia, March 13. More than 200 AFL soldiers participated in the three-wee... 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
An Armed Forces of Liberia engineering soldier stands
An Armed Forces of Liberia engineering soldier stands sentry while a makeshift fire burns in the background during a combat engineering demonstration preceding graduation from their first phase of the AFL Engin... More
Armed Forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison,
Armed Forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, chaplain general and director of public affairs for the AFL, walks through a training area during an area reconnaissance near Monrovia, Liberia, Feb. 23. Allis... More
An armed forces of Liberia soldier scans his sector
An armed forces of Liberia soldier scans his sector during small unit tactics training at warrior leadership course at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks March 21. For the first time in the WLC course, AF... More
Armed Forces of Liberia officers await their certificate
Armed Forces of Liberia officers await their certificate during a Military Decision Making Process course graduation at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia April 16-27. The two-week-long course, h... 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. Air Force Maj. Kevin Ingram, Operation Onward
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Ingram, Operation Onward Liberty legal mentor from Lisle, Ill., instructs Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers in detainee operations as part of a three-week legal training course at Edwar... More
Local Monrovian residents pause for a break following
Local Monrovian residents pause for a break following a medical outreach promotion presented by the Armed Forces of Liberia medical corps in celebration of Armed Forces Day in Monrovia, Feb. 4. To celebrate Arm... 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
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, assistant adjutant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, assistant adjutant general and commander, Michigan National Guard, listens as U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Richard Michael, Michigan Army National Guard command sergeant major, spe... 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
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers participate in a combat
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers participate in a combat engineering demonstration during graduation from their first phase of the AFL Engineer Capacity Building Program. During the course, engineers were taugh... More
From left to right, Col. Sue Ann Sandusky, senior defense
From left to right, Col. Sue Ann Sandusky, senior defense attaché to the Liberian Embassy; Brig. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, deputy commanding general; Brig. Gen. Burton Francisco, ... 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
An armed forces of Liberia soldier, posing as a rioter,
An armed forces of Liberia soldier, posing as a rioter, strikes a line of AFL personnel during a non-lethal weapons skills demonstration at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia, March 13. More than ... More
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison,
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, chaplain general and director of public affairs for the AFL, walks through a training area during an area reconnaissance near Monrovia, Liberia, Feb. 23. Allis... More
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the outgoing U.S. ambassador
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Liberia, addresses the gathered audience during her keynote address at the 55th annual Liberian Armed Forces Day parade at Barclay Training Center here F... More
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison,
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, second from left, chaplain general and director of public affairs for the AFL, stands with members of the Latvian media at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barr... 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. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram, a native of
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram, a native of Las Vegas, Nev., a broadcaster with Armed Forces Network Afghanistan based at Bagram Air Field, prepares to interview U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Black, a native o... More
U.S. Army Gen. Carter Ham, commander, USAFRICOM, visits
U.S. Army Gen. Carter Ham, commander, USAFRICOM, visits with Maj. Gen. S.A. Abdurraham, Armed Forces of Liberia commanding officer in charge, during an office visit at Barclay Training Center, Monrovia, Liberia... More
Maj. Gen. Suraj Alao Abdurrahman, Armed Forces of Liberia
Maj. Gen. Suraj Alao Abdurrahman, Armed Forces of Liberia command officer in charge, greets guests at the AFL Armed Forces Day ball in downtown Monrovia, Liberia, Feb. 11. Approximately 220 Armed Forces of Libe... More
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison,
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, Headquarters AFL public affairs officer, instructs soldiers in public affairs procedures during the AFL’s first ever unit public affairs training at Edward Bin... More
Gov. Moheebullah Samim lays the first stone in the
Gov. Moheebullah Samim lays the first stone in the foundation for the first-ever provincial courthouse in Paktika province. When complete, the courthouse will bring prosecutors, judges and legal personnel under... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Wojcik, staff judge advocate,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Wojcik, staff judge advocate, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan National Guard, instructs Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers in detainee operations as part of a three-week legal training ... 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
Paktika Gov. Moheebullah Samim (center, in brown vest)
Paktika Gov. Moheebullah Samim (center, in brown vest) and several other provincial officials observe a volleyball match in progress between coalition forces and the Sharana Hospital volleyball team at Forward ... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier fires at a stationary
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier fires at a stationary target during advanced marksmanship training at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks Feb. 22. A total of 44 Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers complete... More
Armed forces of Liberia Pfc. Samuel Johnson, 23rd Infantry
Armed forces of Liberia Pfc. Samuel Johnson, 23rd Infantry Brigade Headquarters Company, left, and AFL Pfc Emmanuel Paygar, 1st Engineering Company, participate in the first ever unit public affairs training at... More
U.S. Army Gen. Carter Ham, commander, USAFRICOM, left,
U.S. Army Gen. Carter Ham, commander, USAFRICOM, left, visits with Maj. Gen. S.A. Abdurraham, Armed Forces of Liberia commanding officer in charge as well as U.S. military members of Operation onward liberty an... More
Sgt. First Class Tim Tramel, of Climax, Mich., instructs
Sgt. First Class Tim Tramel, of Climax, Mich., instructs armed forces of Liberia soldiers on qualification during advanced marksmanship training at Edward Binyah Kesselly rifle range Feb. 22. The week-long cour... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier shoots a free throw
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier shoots a free throw during a basketball match between the AFL’s Armed Forces Training Center and their United Nations Mission in Liberia counterpart at Camp Sandee Ware, Liber... More
A member of the Sharana Hospital volleyball team prepares
A member of the Sharana Hospital volleyball team prepares to serve the ball to a team of coalition forces at Forward Operating Base Rushmore Oct. 2. Coalition forces, including the Paktika Provincial Reconstruc... More
Members of the Armed Forces of Liberia marching band
Members of the Armed Forces of Liberia marching band practice with their instruments during inauguration practice at Barclay Training Center, Jan. 9. In anticipation of the many world leaders scheduled to be in... More
Approximately 150 Liberian government and military
Approximately 150 Liberian government and military leaders, local residents, media members and armed forces of Liberia personnel participated in a symposium regarding the status of the AFL as part of the pre-ce... More
While spectators from provincial government and coalition
While spectators from provincial government and coalition forces watch, members of the Sharana Hospital volleyball team play a friendly match against coalition force units at Forward Operating Base Rushmore, Oc... More
Members of the Armed Forces of Liberia marching band
Members of the Armed Forces of Liberia marching band drum line await their cue to play during practice at Barclay Training Center, Jan. 9. In anticipation of the many world leaders scheduled to be in attendance... More
Armed Forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison,
Armed Forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, headquarters AFL public affairs officer and chaplain general, instructs soldiers in public affairs procedures during the AFL’s first-ever unit public affairs t... More
Gov. Moheebullah Samim, the governor of Paktika province,
Gov. Moheebullah Samim, the governor of Paktika province, answers questions from reporters during a press conference following completion of the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team-sponsored provincial and d... More
First Lt. Glee Dada, 1st Sapper Platoon leader, 23rd
First Lt. Glee Dada, 1st Sapper Platoon leader, 23rd Infantry Brigade, addresses his engineering soldiers during a combat engineering demonstration during graduation ceremonies from their first phase of the AFL... 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
The Armed Forces of Liberia's Armed Forces Training
The Armed Forces of Liberia's Armed Forces Training Center, Camp Sandee Ware, Liberia, held a mass promotion ceremony for enlisted individuals in the recreation room of the base March 7. A total of 42 officers ... 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
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier assists in the overhead
An Armed Forces of Liberia soldier assists in the overhead transport of a water purification system during a combat engineering demonstration preceding his graduation program from phase one of the AFL Engineer ... 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
Armed forces of Liberia personnel participate in a
Armed forces of Liberia personnel participate in a non-lethal weapons skills demonstration at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia, March 13. More than 200 AFL soldiers participated in the three-wee... 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
Gov. Moheebullah Samim and other provincial government
Gov. Moheebullah Samim and other provincial government officials officially recognize the groundbreaking of the first-ever provincial courthouse in the Paktika province during a ceremony here July 16. Currently... More
Dr. Wali Gul (right), the Paktika Provincial Director
Dr. Wali Gul (right), the Paktika Provincial Director of Public Health, addresses the crowd as Gov. Moheebullah Samim (left), the governor of Paktika Province, listens during the groundbreaking ceremony for a w... 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
Armed forces of Liberia soldiers practice bounding
Armed forces of Liberia soldiers practice bounding movements during warrior leadership course at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks March 21. For the first time in the WLC course, AFL soldiers served as t... More
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison,
Armed forces of Liberia 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, headquarters AFL public affairs officer and chaplain general, instructs soldiers in public affairs procedures during the AFL’s first-ever unit public affairs t... 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 Col. A.G. Audu, 23rd Infantry Brigade commander, Armed Forces of Liberia, at Edward Biny... More
Twenty eight Armed Forces of Liberia officers received
Twenty eight Armed Forces of Liberia officers received expert instruction on the military decision making process during a training at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia April 16-27. The 2 week-l... More
An Armed Forces of Liberia range control officer ensures
An Armed Forces of Liberia range control officer ensures clearance of a fellow AFL soldier’s rifle prior to leaving the range during advanced marksmanship training at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military, Feb. 22. A... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Israel Muniz, of Oak Forest, Ill.,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Israel Muniz, of Oak Forest, Ill., recruiting adviser to the Armed Forces of Liberia, shoots a free throw during a basketball match between the AFL’s Armed Forces Training Center and their ... More
Twenty eight Armed Forces of Liberia officers received
Twenty eight Armed Forces of Liberia officers received expert instruction on the military decision making process during a training at Edward Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia April 16-27. The two-week... More
Armed Forces of Liberia’s 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison,
Armed Forces of Liberia’s 1st Lt. Dessaline Allison, left, chaplain and public affairs officer, Headquarters Armed Forces of Liberia, is presented his new rank by AFL Col. Aaron Johnson, Armed Forces of Liberia... 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
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers march in step during
Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers march in step during a pass and review for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and other distinguished visitors during the 55th annual Liberian Armed Forces Day parade at... More
Liberia-Liberian Coast Guard Lt. Venus Dean, Liberia
Liberia-Liberian Coast Guard Lt. Venus Dean, Liberia Coast Guard executive officer, receives her new rank epaulets from Col. Aaron Johnson, Armed Forces of Liberia deputy chief of staff, during a promotion cere... More
Armed Forces of Liberia’s Maj. Daniel Ziankahn, deputy
Armed Forces of Liberia’s Maj. Daniel Ziankahn, deputy to the assistant chief of staff for operations, Headquarters Armed Forces of Liberia, addresses coworkers, families and guests on behalf of all newly promo... More
An armed forces of Liberia personnel, posing as a rioter,
An armed forces of Liberia personnel, posing as a rioter, kicks a shield during a non-lethal weapons skills demonstration at Edwin Binyah Kesselly Military Barracks, Liberia, March 13. More than 200 AFL soldier... 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