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BREAKING NEWS: Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe Promoted to Commodore
First Nigerian and Igbo-American to Command a U.S. Navy Warship History has been made as Captain Kelechi Ndukwe earns promotion to Commodore, taking command of the prestigious U.S. Destroyer Squadron 60 and serving as Commander, Task Force 65, based in Rota, Spain. This remarkable achievement not only highlights his dedication and leadership but also marks a monumental milestone for Nigerians and ...
Ghanaian-American Marine Receives Medal of Valor for Humanitarian Mission
Courage, sacrifice, and compassion met on the battlefield when Staff Sergeant Kwame Mensah, a Ghanaian-American serving in the United States Marine Corps, was awarded the prestigious Medal of Valor for his role in a humanitarian mission that saved dozens of lives. The mission, conducted in the aftermath of a devastating cyclone in Southeast Asia, required quick thinking and selfless action. When f...
Nigerian Navy Veteran Shares Insights on Transitioning to U.S. Army Life
Transitioning from one branch of service to another is a challenge on its own. For Nigerian-born veteran John Adewale, however, the journey from the Nigerian Navy to the U.S. Army carried both cultural and professional adjustments. Having served for nearly 12 years in the Nigerian Navy, Adewale relocated to the U.S. with his family in pursuit of new opportunities. Driven by a deep sense of service...
African Military Parents Association Hosts First Virtual Summit
In a historic moment for African parents with children in the U.S. military, the African American Military Parents (AAMP) Association successfully hosted its first-ever Virtual Summit. The online event brought together parents, service members, patrons, and metrons from across the globe, creating a unified space for dialogue, connection, and shared purpose. The summit featured keynote speeches fro...
Cameroonian-American Air Force Officer Promoted to Major
The African American Military Parents (AAMP) community proudly celebrates one of its own, Captain Emmanuel Nkwenti, who has officially been promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Air Force. A native of Cameroon, Major Nkwenti’s journey is a testament to dedication, resilience, and the promise of opportunity that comes with service. Having enlisted over a decade ago, Nkwenti distinguish...
Ethiopian-American Soldier Advocates for Mental Health in the Ranks
Specialist Luel Bekele Launches Peer Support Program for African-Born Service Members. Specialist Luel Bekele, an Ethiopian-born soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, is leading an initiative to improve mental health awareness among African-born service members in the U.S. Army. Luel, who moved from Addis Ababa to the United States at age 14, understands the cultural stigma around mental health t...
Nigerian-American Army Medic Saves Lives in Overseas Deployment
Sergeant Emmanuel Adeyemi’s Quick Actions Earn U.S. Army Achievement Medal. In a heartwarming story of courage and skill, Sergeant Emmanuel Adeyemi, a U.S. Army combat medic originally from Lagos, Nigeria, has been awarded the Army Achievement Medal for saving multiple lives during a recent overseas mission. While deployed in Eastern Europe, Emmanuel was part of a convoy hit by an unexpected roads...
Kenyan-born U.S. Navy Officer Promoted to Commander
Commander Amina Mwangi Becomes Role Model for African Women in the Military. The African American Military Parents (AAMP) community is celebrating the historic promotion of Amina Mwangi, a Kenyan-born officer in the U.S. Navy, to the rank of Commander. This milestone not only reflects her dedication to service but also signals a breakthrough for African women in the U.S. Armed Forces. Amina joined...
Ghanaian Air Force Officer Joins U.S. Air Force Leadership Program
Major Kwame Mensah Selected for Prestigious Air Command and Staff College Training. Major Kwame Mensah, originally from Accra, Ghana, has made history as the first Ghanaian-born officer to be accepted into the prestigious U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) leadership program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Kwame’s journey began over a decade ago when he relocated to the United...
Nigerian-American Marine Honored for Outstanding Service
Lance Corporal Chinedu Okafor Receives Commendation Medal for Exceptional Dedication. In a proud moment for the African military community, Lance Corporal Chinedu Okafor, a Nigerian-born Marine serving in the United States Marine Corps, has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for exceptional service during his most recent deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. Chinedu, who mi...