U.S. National Guard Provides Emergency Medicine Mentoring at 14 Military Hospital

Photo By Maj. Joe Legros | U.S. Soldier Capt. Matthew Gomberg, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, Michigan National Guard, provides emergency medicine mentorship to members of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) at 14 Military Hospital in Latvia. This exchange is part of the U.S. Embassy’s investment in security assistance for Liberia, helping to rebuild the AFL’s capabilities and enhance regional security. (Courtesy Photo provided by the U.S. Embassy Liberia).  

MONROVIA, LIBERIA

11.16.2021

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Michigan National Guard

In October, members of the U.S. Army National Guard from the state of Michigan provided emergency medicine mentorship at 14 Military Hospital. This exchange is part of the U.S. Embassy’s investment in security assistance for Liberia, helping to rebuild the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL)’s capabilities and enhance regional security.

The Michigan National Guard remains Liberia’s committed state partner. This partnership improves the AFL’s capabilities by regularly exchanging best practices and providing opportunities to participate in multinational exercises via Michigan National Guard-sponsorship.

Three members of the Michigan National Guard – Capt. Matthew Gomberg, Staff Sgt. James Dewitt, and Sgt. Gustavo Popmonroy – spent two weeks at 14 Military Hospital to help improve emergency room medical skills. They provided training and mentorship to the staff for responding to a variety of adult and pediatric emergencies.

Cpt. Gomberg, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, worked in the emergency room to mentor providers and nurses, develop and reinforce the use of a triage system, and empower nurses to make critical decisions in time-sensitive patient care. Staff Sgt. Dewitt and Sgt. Popmonroy trained AFL medics in patient stabilization, basic life support, and emergency pediatric care.

The U.S. Government has trained more than 2,000 AFL personnel (civilian and military combined), assisting the Government of Liberia in its efforts to build and maintain an apolitical and professional military force. Providing emergency medicine mentorship is part of this ongoing effort. We are in the business of building future together, and a well-funded and trained military is essential for Liberia and the region’s long-term stability.

• Date Taken: 11.16.2021
• Date Posted: 11.16.2021 12:55
• Story ID: 409423
• Location: MONROVIA, LR