The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, held a send-off ceremony for the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), Master Warrant Officer Ansah Yeboah, at the Army Headquarters’ Hall of Generals on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
The event was organized to celebrate and honour the SMA’s 30 years of dedicated service to the colours, as well as to bid him farewell as he begins his terminal leave ahead of retirement.
In his remarks, the COAS fondly recalled the early days when the SMA was a young soldier at the training school and highlighted his remarkable rise through the ranks and various appointments. He commended the SMA for his unwavering commitment, dedication, and loyalty throughout his years of service to his motherland.
Acknowledging the SMA’s significant contributions, which have greatly supported both the Ghana Army and the Ghana Armed Forces as a whole, the COAS assured that an official farewell party would be held for him at a later date. He wished him well in this next stage of his life.
Responding, the SMA described the day as a significant moment of reflection, gratitude, and pride as he embarks on his retirement from active service. He expressed that serving the Ghana Armed Forces for 30 years has been the greatest honour of his life. Reflecting on his journey alongside the great men and women of this noble profession, he considered it a privilege that cannot be taken for granted.
He thanked God Almighty for protection and guidance throughout his career. He also expressed deep gratitude to his superiors for their support, resilience, and encouragement, as well as to his subordinates for their commitment and excellence, which made his journey unforgettable.
The SMA further emphasized that being in the Army has been more than just a career to him. Although stepping away from active service, his heart remains with the Ghana Armed Forces. He expressed confidence that the military institution is in capable hands and optimistic about the future leadership. He further indicated that as he begins this new chapter, he will carry cherished lifelong lessons and profound pride in having served his nation, with his loyalty to the Ghana Armed Forces and Ghana Army remaining unshaken.
Also present at the ceremony were Principal Staff Officers, Heads of various Departments, Officers, Regimental Sergeant Majors, and other appointment holders at the Army Headquarters.
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