GHANA ARMY

07/08/2026

The Chaplain of the Methodist/Presbyterian Church at 4 Garrison, Very Reverend Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Francis Lord Finn, on Tuesday 4 August 2026, donated 150 bags of cement to the Armed Forces Senior High Technical School and the Garrison Basic School to support ongoing infrastructure development projects.

The donation comprised 100 bags of cement for the Armed Forces Senior High Technical School and 50 bags for the Garrison Basic School.

Presenting the items, Very Rev Flt Lt Lord Finn said the gesture was the Church’s way of expressing appreciation for the continuous support both schools had extended to the Methodist/Presbyterian Church over the years.

He noted that the donation also reflected the Church’s commitment to supporting educational development within the Garrison community.

Receiving the items on behalf of their respective schools, the Headmaster of the Armed Forces Senior High Technical School, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Laryea Okorley, and the Headmistress of the Garrison Basic School, Madam Ubaida Adam, expressed appreciation to the Church for the generous donation and assured that the cement would be used to support ongoing infrastructure projects.

Story by Miss Afia Sarpong
Pictures by Mr Twumasi George

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

One year on, we pay tribute to the Gallant 8 whose lives were tragically lost in the helicopter crash on 6 August 2025 while on national duty. Their service to Ghana will continue to be remembered with honour and gratitude. May their souls continue to rest in perfect peace.

04/08/2026

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Southern Command, Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Edward Awaribey, paid his maiden visit to the 5 Infantry Battalion (5 Bn) on Tuesday 4 August 2026.
The visit formed part of his familiarisation tour of units under command.

It provided an opportunity to interact with personnel and gain first-hand information on the Battalion’s operational activities, administration and state of readiness.

During the visit, the Commanding Officer of 5 Bn, Lieutenant Colonel Prosper Adablah, briefed the GOC on the unit’s activities and key operational issues.

Addressing the troops, Brig Gen Awaribey assured personnel that the Military High Command was working to address
accommodation challenges within the barracks and encouraged them to remain committed to their duties.

He also urged them to maintain healthy lifestyles, participate actively in physical training and uphold the highest standards of discipline.

The GOC further cautioned personnel against the use of illicit drugs and excessive betting, noting that such practices could adversely affect their health, discipline, financial well-being and operational effectiveness.

Story by Ms Asare Regina and Ms Takyi Gladys

04/08/2026

The Army Recruit Training School (ARTS) organised an Inter-Company Drill Competition for recruits of Basic Infantry Training Course (BITC) 1/2026 at the ARTS Parade Square, Shai Hills, on Tuesday 4 August 2026.

https://ga.mil.gh/blog/arts-holds-inter-company-drill-competition

Report by Sarah Ofori Dei Appiah, 1 Gar PR Det
Photographs by AB1 Nkansah Gabriel

03/08/2026

The Army Special Operations Training School (ASOTS) on Friday 31 July 2026, concluded its five-day Inter-Company Novice Boxing Competition for recruits of Basic Infantry Training Course (BITC) 1/2026 at Daboya.

https://ga.mil.gh/blog/asots-concludes-inter-company-novice-boxing-competition

Story by Flight Sergeant Quao Jonathan
Pictures by Lance Corporal Agyekum Ohene Enock

03/08/2026

The Army Peace Operations Training School (APOTS) organised a West African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA) to mark the successful completion of pre-deployment training for personnel of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Ghana Battalion 93 (GHANBATT 93) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Ghana Battalion 14 (GHANBATT 14) at the Battle Training Camp (BTC), Bundase, on Friday 31 July 2026.

https://ga.mil.gh/blog/unifil-ghanbatt-93-and-unmiss-ghanbatt-14-hold-end-of-pre-deployment-training-wassa

Story by UNIFIL GH 93 and UNMISS GH 14 PI Cells

03/08/2026

The Army Peace Operations Training School (APOTS) on Friday 31 July 2026, closed the Military Skills Validation Training (MSVT) and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Conflict (PRUCAC) Training of Trainers (ToT) Course at the Battle Training Camp, Bundase.

https://ga.mil.gh/blog/apots-closes-pre-deployment-courses-for-peacekeepers

Story by UNIFIL GH 93 and UNMISS GH 14 Public Information Cells

01/08/2026

BRIGADIER GENERAL ALBERT SISON OGAJA HANDS OVER CENTRAL COMMAND TO BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSHUA AMANOR