Veteran Spotlight
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, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where his naval experience helped him adapt quickly to structured training and discipline. However, he acknowledges the transition was not without hurdles. While both militaries emphasize loyalty and discipline, the U.S. Army places a stronger focus on advanced technology and operational coordination,” Adewale explained during an AAMP interview. “I had to retrain my...
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 States and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. His exceptional performance in intelligence operations and strategic planning earned him successive promotions, ultimately leading to his current position as a Major. His selection to the ACSC program places him among the top 7% of officers considered for advanced leadership training. The ACSC program is designed to prepare officers for higher responsibi...