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<p>Margibi County, Liberia — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia is participating in a specialized training program for its inspectors at the Edward Binyah Kesselly (EBK) Barracks in Margibi County, ahead of the February 11, 2026 Armed Forces Day celebration.</p>
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<p>The training, led by members of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), forms part of activities marking the 69th anniversary of the AFL as a formally recognized national institution. This year’s observance is particularly significant, as it marks the first time the EPA, under the leadership of its Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has formally joined the AFL in commemorating Armed Forces Day.</p>
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<p>According to R. Baiyezenah Brown, Inspector General at the EPA, the exercise is aimed at strengthening discipline, teamwork, and operational readiness among inspectors, while deepening institutional collaboration between the Agency and the Armed Forces of Liberia.</p>
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<p>Armed Forces Day, celebrated annually on February 11, recognizes the role of the AFL in defending Liberia’s sovereignty and contributing to national peace and stability.</p>
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