MONROVIA – Dr. Augustine T. Larmin takes over as Deputy Defense Minister for Administration at the Ministry of National Defense (MoD). Dr. Larmin, who was recently appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, was confirmed by the Liberian Senate last Thursday, June 13, 2024.
During his confirmation hearing, Dr. Larmin said he will not only assist the Minister of National Defense with the day-to-day running of the Ministry, but will also be a key player in the ministry’s mission to build a robust and dynamic military.
He continued, “Honorable Senators, with your support, we aim to create a secure and prosperous future for our nation, where our citizens can live without fear, and our borders are protected. This mission is paramount, and I am fully committed to its success”.
Deputy Minister Larmin recently graduated with a PhD in Security Studies from the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs (SPSIA), University of Central Florida (UCF), United States, where he lived with his family for over five years. After graduation in December, he returned home with his family before being nominated by the President last week. His confirmation hearing was attended by his wife, Pam Larmin, mother, Tuwah Larmin, father, Sam Larmin, and other relatives and friends, including officials of the Ministry of National Defense.
Dr. Larmin will be the principal deputy to Liberia’s first female Defense Minister, Rtd. Gen. Geraldine Janet George, who had become an icon for her role as a female defense Minister.
According to the MoD website, Dr. Larmin has extensive qualifications and experience in the defense sector, serving as Assistant Minister for Operations in his previous role. He has also received professional training from various military universities worldwide, including the National Defense University in Washington DC, the Naval Post Graduate College in Monterey, California, the National Defense University in Beijing, China, and Kings College London.
