DAILY GAF

28/08/2021

Monitored from Desk The Ghana Army (GA) has, for the second time this year, exercised its Northern Command (N/COMD) Formation – whose Area of Responsibility (AOR) are the Northern Frontiers of Ghana – on anti-terrorism tactics, but this time round, on a maiden operational training dubbed “EX B...

28/08/2021

Monitored from Desk The Ghana Army (GA), has temporarily moved the Headquarters of its Eleven Mechanized Battalion (11 Mech Bn), from the Bazua Camp, to the Regional Capital of Bolgatanga, after it had constructed, renovated and, in the name of the Army Commander – Major General Thomas Oppong-Pepr...

28/08/2021

Monitored from Desk As part of efforts to motivate troops and enhance their well-being, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) – Major General (Maj Gen) Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has donated a brand new 75-inches Samsung Television, to soldiers who perform guard duties at t...

28/08/2021

By Ampeah-Woode The five personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces Supplies & Transport (S&T) Directorate, who were awarded with a 5-Day all-expenses-paid pleasure trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully completed the tour and returned from the trip. Speaking after their arrival at the...

28/08/2021

By Kofi Ampeah-Woode, Burma Camp A day’s orientation cadre has been held to provide newly appointed Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Service and Formations substantive Gender Advisers, a basic understanding of their roles and to equip them to effectively help in mainstreaming gender in the military. The d...

03/08/2021

By Kofi Ampeah-Woode, Arakan Barracks, Accra The Five Battalion of Infantry (5Bn) of the Ghana Army (GA), has commenced the construction of two accommodation projects, to help clear the mounting housing deficit for Young Officers of the unit and the clergy of the Arakan Methodist Presbyterian Church...

25/07/2021

GHANA ARMY'S 1ST FEMALE GENERAL INTERACTS

21/07/2021

Continue To Exhibit Your Readiness To Pay The Ultimate Sacrifice – CDS To Muslims

Jul 21, 2021

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has adviced Muslims to continue to exhibit their readiness to pay the ultimate sacrifice through prayer in defence of the nation and to promote peace, stability and security.

Vice Admiral Amoama made these remarks in a speech read on his behalf by the 5 Infantry Battalion Imam Lt Imam Shuaib Toure during the celebration of this year’s Eid-Ul-Adha festival at the Al-Aziz Central Mosque on Tuesday, 20 July, 2021.

He added that the lessons of the Eid should never be lost on Muslims in uniform as professional soldiers urging all Muslims to let the celebration strengthen their resolve to stay alert to the tenets the military profession.

Vice Admiral Amoama entreated Muslims to continuously pray for troops in the various peacekeeping operations all over the world contributing to international peace and security.

The Acting Chief Imam of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Capt Imam Alhassan Mohammed in a sermon on the theme, “Sacrifice, a means to renewal of patriotism”, adviced Muslims to honestly repent and amend their ways in conformity with the teachings of Islam. He expressed worry about the attitudes of some Muslims that are causing great harm to Islam. “Whereas many are trying to live by the ideas of faith, others are using it as a means of exploitation”. He said.

Capt Imam Alhassan implored Muslims to eschew the use of intemperate language in the form of insults, vile criticisms and self-interest. He also appealed to Muslim parents to ensure good upbringing of their children and offer them extensive Islamic education.

Present at the celebrations were the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu, Provost Marshal and Chairman of the Al-Aziz Mosque, Colonel Ziblim Ayorrogo and other Senior Officers.

20/07/2021

19/07/2021

Army recruitment: Thousands of Ghanaians on Monday, July 19, 2021, thronged the El Wak Sports Stadium in Accra to participate in the documentation and medical screening process for recruitment into the Ghana Army.

These people, according to the Commanding Officer for the 5th Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Prince Tandoh, include Senior High School graduates, and degree and diploma holders.

The screening process, which began as early as 7.00 am on Monday, will end on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Some applicants had been at the stadium as early as 5:00 am.

The Army is looking at recruiting about 1,000 persons who will take an aptitude test in the next stage of recruitment.

Lt Col. Tandoh said the military had done their best to adhere to coronavirus safety protocols.

“Only those with print-out forms will be allowed to come in, and you can also see that we have sanitisers and veronica buckets around, so we are doing our best to maintain the protocols.”

Some persons who took part in the process say, although it has been stressful, they are hopeful of being among the few to be recruited.

“As I entered, I felt pressure because the people here were too many. I did not even expect to finish early,” one of the applicants said.

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19/07/2021

GOC N/COMD Commissions Refurbished Operating Theatre And Conference Hall For 6Bn



Jul 19, 2021

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Northern Command, Brigadier General Moses Mohammed Aryee has commissioned an Ultra-modern Operating Theatre for 6 Medical Reception Station and a Conference Hall on Friday, 16 July 2021 at the 6 Infantry Battalion, Tamale.

The GOC did the commissioning on behalf of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah as part of his ongoing developmental projects and transformation of various units in the Ghana Army.

The Operating Theatre was constructed at a cost of GH ¢290,000 and is equipped with modern medical equipment such as Anesthesia Machine, Operating Lamp, Operating Bed, Oxygen Generators and Patient Monitor Machine.

The Manager for Bank of Ghana Tamale Branch, Mr Abdul Aziz acknowledged the importance of this military facility and commended the Contractor and his Team for their role in bringing these projects to completion.

He added that, Bank of Ghana over the years have enjoyed partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces which include security protection as well as air lifting of currency to other branches across the country.

In commissioning the project, the GOC said the medical station will deliver surgical healthcare needs to the Garrison and the public as well as reduce the surgical referral cases to 37 Military Hospital.

The GOC later commissioned a 300 capacity multi-purpose Auditorium with modern spacious seating facilities which he indicated is suitable for all military gatherings such as durbars, assemblies wet-parade and social gatherings among others.

The GOC commended the Commanding Officer 6 Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Boamah for his zeal and tenacity for completing the Conference Hall project and other projects he took from his predecessor.

14/07/2021

Beautiful Army Ladies 🪖🇬🇭