The Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), President George Weah has declare that the “nation stands proud of the countless contributions of the military to the peace and development of Liberia and the world at large.”
He mentioned the AFL can boast of large successes emanating from the assist of the Government and the extent of coaching help offered by the nation’s overseas companions.
The President made the remarks on December 22 on the AFL preliminary entry coaching of 9 commencement ceremonies held on the Barclay Training Center which was attended by relations, native and worldwide companions, senior authorities officers and heads of different safety apparatuses.
Weah mentioned he was significantly happy with the AFL’s contribution to the United Nations Missions in Mali, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“Our soldiers must be seen as ‘Soldiers of the People’ as they perform their duties. Let me assure you that my Government is committed to providing, as much as is possible within our budgetary constraints, all of the necessary support to ensure that the Armed Forces of Liberia is, and remains, a ‘Force for Good’,” Weah mentioned.
Weah nonetheless mentioned his Government has ensured common increments within the price range of the Ministry of National Defense over time and can proceed to see that the Armed Forces of Liberia receives the extra budgetary allocations essential to proceed its recruitment and coaching course of in 2023, in an effort to increase the power of the Forces.
“You have demonstrated a keen sense of patriotism and regimentation as servicemen bearing the flag that binds us together as a country. Despite the numerous challenges you face, you have stayed the course and have remained committed to endeavoring through the first phase of training. We inspire you to withstand the next phase of your advanced Individual Training. We are proud of you,” Weah mentioned.
He mentioned throughout his first Armed Forces Day message, he promised to assemble a hospital for the Military, which might cater to the well being wants of our Men and Women in Arms and their households however many thought that the undertaking was too formidable and farfetched to ever be accomplished and at present, the 14th Military Hospital in Duazohn, Margibi County has been devoted and opened for enterprise.
“Let me also extend my gratitude to the 24 Officer Candidates present here with us today, who are still undergoing training at the Officer Candidate School at Tubman Military Academy in Camp Todee. I encourage you to remain focused and persevere through your military career as you learn to lead by example,” he mentioned.
According to him, once more, on February 11, he additionally promised the development of 25 further housing items and the renovation of the present navy infrastructure for our Men and Women in arms.
“As we speak, the renovations have been completed and the construction of the 25 housing units is ongoing simultaneously. These are intended to enhance the welfare of our troops and their family members,” Weah mentioned.
“Today, I join our citizens in acknowledging and appreciating the loyalty, dedication, and commitment of the gallant men and women of the graduating Class 09, and all those serving in the Liberian Armed Forces in our country. Our country salutes you, as heroes and heroines of our time,” Weah mentioned.
The Minister of National Defense, Maj. General Daniel Dee Ziankahn Jr., mentioned the gathering to look at the commencement of women and men of the AFL was one other milestone aimed toward steady assist to the Armed Forces of Liberia.
Ziankahn mentioned the onus is on him as Minister of National Defense primarily based on the Ministry of National Defense Act of 2008, to recruit and retain a robust and prepared drive for Liberia.
“I am grateful to the President for his unflinching support to our military and today’s occasion is a clear manifestation of such support,” he mentioned.
He lauded the Legislature, particularly each Houses’ committees on Defense, Security and Intelligence, for his or her oversight and steerage which continued to place the Armed Forces of Liberia as a ‘Force for Good.”
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