Liberian President Accepts Project Handclasp Donation from HVS Swift [Image 2 of 2]

MONROVIA, LIBERIA

09.04.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Meaney 

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

President of Liberia Ellen Johnson (left) and Charge d'Affaires of the American Embassy Brooks A. Robinson (right), cut a ribbon during a formal ceremony here to accept, on behalf of the country, a Project Handclasp donation. Twenty four pallets of high nutrition meals and medical supplies where delivered by Africa Partnership Station Swift at the beginning of a two-week port call to the capital city. While in port, the ship will deploy medical personnel and Seabee teams on a number of humanitarian missions. APS is an international initiative led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa. The initiative is aimed at improving maritime safety and security for the continent of Africa through training and other collaborative activities with African partner countries.

• Date Taken: 09.04.2009
• Date Posted: 09.08.2009 12:01
• Photo ID: 202151
• VIRIN: 090904-N-8138M-001
• Resolution: 3872x2592
• Size: 976.82 KB
• Location: MONROVIA, LR