Story by Corporal Quarshie Elias Nartey
Pictures by Corporal Kyeremeh Evans

Air Force Base Tamale has commenced Continuation Training Course 1/2026 for newly posted Aircraftmen and Aircraftwomen Class II at the Air Force Training Command in Tamale on Monday, 19 October 2026.

The six-month course brings together 82 personnel, comprising 64 males and 18 females, and is designed to facilitate their transition from recruit training to operational duties through orientation, mentorship and trade-specific training.

The course aligns with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff to build an effective and efficient Air Force anchored on motivated personnel with a passion for excellence. It seeks to equip participants with the requisite knowledge, skills and discipline to contribute effectively to the operational mandate of the Ghana Air Force.

Addressing participants at the opening ceremony, the Commanding Officer, Engineering Wing, Wing Commander Benjamin Adumuah Ocquaye, underscored the importance of discipline as the foundation of military professionalism and operational effectiveness. He urged participants to uphold the core values of the Ghana Air Force and demonstrate commitment, integrity and dedication throughout the training and their military careers.

The Base Safety Officer, Wing Commander Fred Ato Yates, highlighted the importance of maintaining operational readiness, emphasising the need for personnel to remain professionally competent, physically fit and mentally alert. He encouraged participants to take their training seriously and continuously develop the capabilities required to respond effectively to evolving operational demands.