US plays key role in Liberia’s support to Mali [Image 5 of 18]

MONROVIA, LIBERIA

06.22.2013

Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret 

Operation Onward Liberty

U.S. Army Sgt. William Hiley, a movement noncommissioned officer from Kleber Kaserne, Germany, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Leonardo Lapaix, a transportation management supervisor from Caserma Ederle, Italy, help preposition cargo at Roberts International Airport June 22, 2013. Hiley and Lapaix flew to Monrovia to support U.S. service members deployed with Operation ONWARD LIBERTY in preparation for the Armed Forces of Liberia’s deployment to the African-led International Support Mission in Mali. The deployment marks the AFL’s first international mission since 1960, and their first deployment as a restructured force. OOL is a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa-led operation comprised of joint U.S. service members who mentor and advise the Armed Forces of Liberia in order to develop a national military that is responsible, operationally capable, and respectful of civilian authority and the rule of law. OOL’s goal is to assist the AFL in building a professional and capable military force that can effectively contribute to the overall security environment in Liberia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret)

• Date Taken: 06.22.2013
• Date Posted: 06.28.2013 02:56
• Photo ID: 962671
• VIRIN: 130622-F-UV166-049
• Resolution: 3216x2136
• Size: 452.04 KB
• Location: MONROVIA, LR
• Hometown: KAISERSLAUTERN, RP, DE
• Hometown: STUTTGART, BW, DE
• Hometown: VICENZA, IT
• Hometown: MONROVIA, LR
• Hometown: CHICAGO, IL, US