General Officer Commanding (GOC) Southern Command, Brigadier General Isaac Nicholas Paintsil, has paid a familiarization visit to the 5 Infantry Battalion.

During his visit, he interacted with personnel to gain insight into their operations as well as their challenges.

In his interaction with personnel, the GOC disclosed that the Military High Command was working to retool the Ghana Armed Forces to resolve the operational, administrative, and logistical shortfalls that plague the force.

Brigadier General Paintsil also warned against one-man operations and recruitment fraud.

He noted that such illegalities tarnish the hard-earned reputation of the service.

He urged personnel to maintain discipline and work diligently.

Also, the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, has visited the Eastern Naval Command in Tema to acquaint himself with the unit, interact with personnel, and outline his strategic vision for the Ghana Navy.

As part of his itinerary, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing had an all-ranks durbar where he reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the Navy remained a combat-ready, credible, and cohesive force with a forward-looking perspective.

He promised to adopt a people-centred approach, prioritizing maritime security, sovereignty protection, force readiness and professional development among others.

The CNS emphasised discipline, advising that adherence to designated roles and responsibilities. He cautioned personnel against their involvement in illicit activities since it could lead to severe consequences.