Minister of Defence, Dr Omane Boamah and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially announced the resumption of its general release programme, beginning in May 2025, after a five-year suspension.
This development will see the retirement of all military personnel who were enlisted in the 1995 and 1996-year groups.
The directive, issued through a press release from the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp, marks the end of active service for personnel who have either completed 30 years of duty or have reached the compulsory retirement age, as stipulated by GAF regulations.
“Consequently, the first batch of general releases after the 5-year suspension will commence in May 2025. This will involve the honourable release of distinguished personnel of the 1995 and 1996 year groups after successfully completing 30 years of meritorious service or having fully attained the compulsory retirement age in line with GAF Regulations.
“With this resumption, the release of subsequent year groups will continue on completion of their service.
GAF acknowledges and appreciates the sacrifices, professionalism, and loyalty demonstrated by members of these year groups throughout their careers,” part of the press statement said.
The statement added, “Their commitment to duty, often under very challenging conditions, has been instrumental in safeguarding the sovereignty and stability of our beloved country.
“On the international front, these gallant men and women contributed immensely to global peace, and security which enhanced our dear nation’s reputation in numerous international peacekeeping missions under the umbrella of the United Nations or the African Union.
“The Chief of the Defence Staff, on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces expresses his sincere thanks to them for their selfless and meritorious service to GAF in particular and the country in general; and also, to their beloved families for their unwavering support. He wishes them the best in all their future endeavours.”
RESUMPTION OF GENERAL RELEASES OF SOLDIERS IN THE GHANA ARMED FORCES pic.twitter.com/fvTLtn5FN4
— Ghana Armed Forces (@GhArmedForces) April 30, 2025
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