Nine officers of the Ghana Air Force were among 74 military officers who graduated from the 85th Junior Staff Course of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) during a graduation ceremony held on Friday, 19 June 2026 at the Otu Barracks, Teshie.

The graduating class comprised 66 officers from the Ghana Armed Forces and 8 allied students from sister African countries, namely, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Nigeria and Niger. The ceremony marked the successful completion of a 20-week professional military education programme designed to prepare officers for junior and middle-level staff appointments within their respective Armed Forces.

Delivering the keynote address, the Guest of Honour, Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Adjetey Annan (Rtd) congratulated the graduands on their achievement, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in their military careers. He commended them for their dedication, resilience and hard work throughout the rigorous course.

Brigadier General Annan (rtd) noted that, the programme had broadened the officers’ professional and intellectual perspectives on both national and international issues, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to effectively address the complex security challenges confronting modern armed forces.

He further urged the graduands to apply the competencies acquired during the course in the discharge of their duties and to remain proactive in responding to evolving threats to peace and security.

Addressing the officers as future commanders and staff officers, Brig Gen Annan (Rtd) emphasised the importance of leadership, discipline, integrity and dedication to duty.

The Guest of Honour concluded by commending the Commandant, Deputy Commandant, Assistant Commandants and the entire staff of the College for their commitment to maintaining high standards of military education and professional excellence.

As part of the ceremony, certificates were awarded to the graduands, while outstanding students received special awards in recognition of their exceptional performance.