GAF honours eight retiring senior officers
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has honoured eight senior officers retiring from active service at its first-ever farewell parade for generals. The ceremony, held at the forecourt of the Directorate of Public Relations, provided a dignified transition for the officers while celebrating their leadership, sacrifice and years of service to the GAF and Ghana. The … The post GAF honours eight retiring…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recently celebrated the retirement of eight senior officers with an inaugural farewell parade at the Directorate of Public Relations. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the military careers of the retirees, who were Brigadier Generals Selassie Gagakuma, Michael Kwadwo Opoku, Augustine Asiedu, Kweku Dankwa Hagan, Omari John Ampadu, Albert Yaw Assiamah, Andrews Seth Mensah Attoh, and Air Commodore Mathias Awuah.
Air Vice Marshal Joshua Mensah Larkai welcomed the retirees, acknowledging the strong foundations they helped build within the GAF and the commitment, professionalism, sacrifice, and loyalty they demonstrated in their service. Air Marshal Michael Samson-Oje, the Guest of Honour, praised the initiative, highlighting their impact on Ghana's international peacekeeping missions and their legacy reflected in the institutions they strengthened and officers they mentored.
Brigadier General Augustine Asiedu, speaking on behalf of the retirees, thanked the Military High Command, colleagues, and families for their support, urging serving personnel to uphold essential values. The retirees received gifts and support, including GH¢20,000 each from Mr Michael Zomelo, as well as an 86-inch television and other items from corporate sponsors.
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