6 Garrison held its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Friday 20 December, 2024 at the Kamina Barracks Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Tamale.

The event brought together personnel and churches within the Garrison and their families to celebrate the Christmas festivities.

The Garrison Chaplain, Reverend Father Captain Prince Yeboah from the Roman Catholic Church, Kamina, in his homily emphasized that the Christmas season was one of love and urged everyone to show love toward their neighbours. He further encouraged the congregation to use the Christmas season to express gratitude to God for his protection.

The General Officer Commanding Northern Command, Brig Gen Frank Nartey Tei stated that, the significance of Christmas goes beyond merry making but a call to sacrifice, humility and service to mankind. He commended all personnel and Defence Civilian Staff for their commitment in making the year 2024 a great success. He also encouraged the congregation to constantly seek the face of God in their endeavour. He thanked the Chaplains for their continues support and guidance. 

The 6 Garrison Commander who also doubles as the Base Commander Air Force Base Tamale, Air Commodore Joshua Mensah-Larkai stated that the year had been demanding on all units in the Garrison through the conduct of exercises and operations.

He commended all troops for their dedication and commitment to their duties during Operation Peace Trail. He added that despite the challenges that came with the operations, the diligence of troops ensured that all operations were a success. He further commended the families of troops for being dependable and supportive to ensure that their spouses have a sound mind to go about their duties and urged them to continue offering their support.

Present at the event were the Commander Air Force Training Command Air Commodore Matthias Awuah, Command Logistics Officer Col John Kwarteng, Commanding Officer 6 Infantry Battalion Lt Col Jerry Ankuyi, Officer in Charge 3 Field Workshop Lt Col Mariam Yeboaa, Officers,Soldiers, Defence Civilian Staff, Air Force Base Choir, 6 Infantry Battalion Choir, 69 Air Borne Force Choir, 93 Signal Regiment Choir, Wives Association choir as well as choirs from the various churches in Kamina and Barwah Barracks.