Brigadier General (Retired) Geraldine Janet George becomes Liberia’s first-ever female Defense Minister after her confirmation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 by the Liberia Senate. Liberia’s new defense boss was enlisted into the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) on July 24, 2006 as part of the first batch of soldiers of the restructured Armed Forces of Liberia. With her passion for service to country, Retired Brigadier General Geraldine Janet George became a female career soldier imbued with extensive military leadership skills. Subsequently, she was named Acting Defense Minister by President Joseph Boakai on February 13, 2024. Now, as Minister of National Defense, Retired Brigadier General Geraldine Janet George has the vision to ensure the preparedness of a viable and sustainable Armed Forces of Liberia that can address the threats posed to Liberia’s national security.

Source: GNN Liberia May 05, 2024 19:09 UTC