U.S. Embassy Announces Continued Training for the Lebanese Armed Forces

July 11, 2008

During this past week, U.S. military trainers conducted an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Seminar for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).  Over thirty-five students participated in this specialized training which increases the LAF’s abilities to handle explosives of all kinds safely and effectively. 

The overall goal of U.S. military assistance to Lebanon is to strengthen the LAF and increase its capacity to defend Lebanon’s borders.  Since 2006, the United States has allocated over $378 million to the LAF.  The United States is committed to building the capabilities of the LAF and it will continue to support the government of Lebanon and the LAF as they continue their efforts to safeguard the peace, unity and sovereignty of Lebanon.