The outgoing Deputy Chief of the United States Military Group (US MILGP), Lieutenant Commander La’Shaundra Collins, paid a farewell call on the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing at the Naval Headquarters, to formally introduce her successor, Naval Lieutenant Bryan Loranger.
The visit provided an opportunity to reaffirm the longstanding military cooperation between Ghana and the United States, particularly in strengthening defence relations and addressing emerging security threats in the Gulf of Guinea. Naval Lieutenant Loranger expressed the US’ commitment to supporting the Ghana Navy and the Ghana Armed Forces in general, emphasising the importance of sustained collaboration in tackling shared security challenges.
Rear Admiral Bessing welcomed Naval Lieutenant Loranger and highlighted the longstanding relationship between the Ghana Navy and the United States military. He noted that the partnership had contributed significantly to operational effectiveness and strategic development through joint activities, professional exchanges and training programmes.
Naval Lieutenant Bryan Loranger expressed confidence in continuing the strong working relationship between the two militaries and looked forward to closer cooperation with the Ghana Navy.
She also acknowledged the contributions of his predecessor, Lieutenant Commander La’Shaundra Collins, and expressed the hope that the existing partnership would continue to grow under his leadership.Story by: Rabiatu DeryPictures by: Ebenezer Adu-Saforo
