Military sends 115-strong peacekeeping force to Liberia 01/27/2012

Military sends 115-strong peacekeeping force to Liberia

01/27/2012
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday sent a 115-strong peacekeeping force to war-torn Liberia as part of the country’s commitment to the United Nations (UN).

The 16th Philippine Contingent to Liberia (PCL), composed of seven officers and 108 enlisted personnel and medical staff, was sent off via chartered flight to Liberia at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga during simple ceremonies led by Air Force 1st Air Division chief Maj. Gen. Ricardo Banayat.

Led by Col. Armin Alejaga, the 16th PCL will be relieving the 15th PCL which has been deployed in Liberia since March. Members of the 15th PCL will be arriving back in the country on Jan. 28..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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