A GHANAIAN Naval Officer who served on the just ended African Partnership Station (APS) of the United State of Africa Command, (AFRICOM) has been honoured by United States Naval Reserves (USNR) on behalf of the US Government.
The Commanding Officer of the Ghana Navy Basic Training and Leadership Skills School, Lt. Comdr. Samuel Ayelazono, was awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Rear Admiral Robert Wray of USNR during his visit to the Eastern Naval Command, Tema for his dedication to duty.
The citation reads, “Meritorious service while serving as the Ghanaian member of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) USS Gunston Hall (LSD44) Staff”.
He said the officer demonstrated exemplary professionalism and attention to detail he co-ordinated all APS maritime activities in the Gulf of Guinea for 200 personnel from four African countries and ships of three navies, enhancing regional partnerships and proficiencies of maritime professionals.
“During the Haitian Earthquake Relief Operations, he crafted a patent tracking system, rendered urgent medical assistance, and helped with humanitarian aid distribution,” he said.
He said Lt. Comdr. Ayelazono’s exceptional professionalism, personal initiative and complete dedication to duty were in line with the highest traditions of the naval service.
Rear Admiral Wray and his four member delegation were later taken round by the Commanding Officer of the Base, Commander Kwafo, to tour the ships ‘Anzone’ and ‘Sebo’ at the Tema Port.
Interacting with the naval officers at the Wardroom, Rear Admiral Wray commended them for working hand in hand with the Americans. He urged them to go the extra mile to continue with the good works, to ensure that their partnership endured.
He said his visit to Ghana was not only to strengthen the existing ties between the US and Ghana but also to afford him a firsthand knowledge of how the Ghana Navy was co-ordinating with the African Partnership Station Programme (APS).
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