Ghana's air vice marshal briefs the US War College on security

A three-day military tour by American war-college students just put Ghana's border defense playbook under a friendly but strategic spotlight.

US Air War College delegation in Ghana

• Ten students visited the Ghana Armed Forces General Headquarters.
• Colonel Amanda Watkin led the delegation's strategic tour.
• Air Vice Marshal Joshua Mensah-Larkai hosted the group.
• West African security threats dominated the briefing topics.

Key stops on the itinerary

• The Ghana Navy Headquarters was part of the tour schedule.
• Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre got a visit.
• Students also toured the Ministry of Defence facilities.
• GAF Command and Staff College rounded out the trip.

Defence ties and regional stability

• Mensah-Larkai stressed the ongoing US-Ghana defence cooperation history.
• Cross-border threats in the sub-region were a major focus.
• International collaboration was framed as essential going forward.
• AWC's program targets real-world African security exposure.