By Kruah Thompson
The Ministry of Defense’s Deputy Minister for Administration, Dr. Augustine T. Larmin, has announced that in February 2026, the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) will carry out a nationwide recruitment process for 650 new personnel.
Dr. Larmin stated that the initiative has been approved by President Joseph Boakai, Commander-in-Chief of the AFL, and will target Liberians between the ages of 18 and 35.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Dr. Larmin outlined the eligibility criteria for applicants.
He stated that candidates must be high school graduates, pass a drug test, provide a police clearance certificate, and successfully complete a series of physical assessments, which will be conducted at a later date.
“Our target is to recruit up to 5,000 personnel over time, as resources permit. This recruitment drive aligns with national security strategies and the government’s budgetary plans,” Dr. Larmin said.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that the recruitment initiative is aimed at increasing the manpower and operational capacity of the AFL to strengthen national defense and security.
Applications and further details on the recruitment process will be made available through official AFL channels in the coming weeks.
