The President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai, appointed a woman as the Minister of Defense for the first time in history. The "Africa" platform informs about it. Retired Brigadier General Geraldine George became the head of the military department.
Defense Minister George joined the Liberian Armed Forces in 2006 as the country underwent significant transformation after a long civil war. He served in elite units and was the deputy head of the Defense Minister's Office.
