Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on Monday, May 12, paid a familiarisation visit to the 37 Military Hospital to acquaint himself with the operations of the medical facility.

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He was briefed on the operational, administrative, and logistical challenges at the hospital, where he took turns advising the hospital administration to prioritize effective management and utilization of internally generated funds to sustain its operations.

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The CDS also emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in delivering healthcare.

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Lieutenant General William Agyapong's visit briefly follows his induction into office as well as other top officials in the army, navy, and airforce.

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Among those inducted earlier this week were the Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Gbetanu, Chief of the Naval Staff Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, the Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyen-Frempong and the Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Joshua Mensah-Larkai.

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The induction service was held at the Garrison Pentecost Church in Burma Camp.

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Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah congratulated the inductees on their well-deserved appointments.

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The minister encouraged teamwork, discipline, and professionalism, expressing optimism that GAF would continue to uphold integrity, duty and dedication to service.

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The inductees expressed their gratitude to the Commander-in-Chief of GAF, President John Dramani Mahama, for the confidence reposed in them and pledged to give their utmost best to ensure the safety and security of the country's territorial integrity.

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On his part, Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye urged the new leadership of GAF to prioritise service to God and country, urging them to recognise the value in every individual.

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In an unrelated development, at the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB) Headquaters in Burma Camp, Brigadier General Richard Kainyi Mensah has taken over command from Brigadier General Isaac Nicholas Paintsil in a ceremony overseen by the Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu.Also, Brigadier General Richard Kainyi Mensah has officially assumed command of the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB) during a ceremony presided over by Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, Chief of the Army Staff. This followed the handover from Brigadier General Isaac Nicholas Paintsil.

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In his farewell address, Brigadier General Paintsil expressed gratitude to God, the Military High Command, ASOB personnel, and international partners for their support during his tenure. He urged the brigade to continue upholding the Special Forces' ethics and values.Brigadier General Paintsil highlighted that change, though challenging, offers opportunities for growth, stressing the Army's commitment to operational excellence through resilience, sacrifice, and dedication to national security.

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