U.S. Marines Assist In Non-Lethal Military Training

April 11 2012

Liberia

Three U.S. Marines have returned from Liberia after training about 220 Liberian soldiers in non-lethal weapons skills, reports U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

The Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12 were deployed as part of Operation Onward Liberty, a State Dept.-sponsored mission to rebuild Liberia's military.

The Marines and 16 Liberian instructors provided instruction in intermediate riot control and peacekeeping techniques intended to restore order...

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