The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC) 48, has climaxed its Air Combat Power Week with a familiarisation visit to Air Force Base, Accra on Thursday, 29 October 2026. This was to deepen participants' understanding of the operational roles and capabilities of the Ghana Air Force.
The visit aimed to provide the participants with practical insights into the organisation and operational role of the base, as well as platforms employed by the Service in support of national security.
Upon arrival, the participants received a presentation on the organisation and role of Air Force Base, Accra. They subsequently embarked on a guided tour of the base, during which they were introduced to selected operational platforms positioned on the Tarmac. The tour offered the participants an opportunity to observe the platforms and gain a better understanding of their capabilities and roles in air operations.
The visit concluded with a reception attended by the representative of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), the Chief Staff Officer (AFHQ), Assistant Commandant Senior Division (GAFCSC) and principal staff officers from Air Force Headquarters and GAFCSC.
The Assistant Commandant (ASCOM), Brigadier General KKK Affrifa, in his remarks expressed appreciation to the Ghana Air Force for its support and cooperation in hosting the participants. He described the visit as meaningful and enlightening, noting its value in broadening their understanding of the Air Force operational capabilities.
The visit marked the culmination of Air Combat Power Week, which exposed SCSC 48 participants to the strategic vision, mission, capabilities and operational contributions of the Ghana Air Force.
Story by Cpl Dakudji O Majorie
Pictures by Sgt Amoako Eugene and L/Cpl Nkansah Herbert