Top US military Official to visit Ghana Today

United States Airforce General Joseph W. Ralston, Commander-in-Chief of the United States European Command (EUCOM) will visit Ghana today, Thursday, March 15.

A statement by the Public Relations Directorate of the Ghana Armed Forces on Tuesday, said General Ralston would hold separate talks with key political and military leaders as part of the visit.

General Ralston, who is also the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, will be the highest-ranking officer from the US to visit Ghana.

As part of his duties, General Ralston has responsibility for Africa, as his command. EUCOM is responsible for the activities of all US Army, Navy, Airforce and Marine Corps Forces operating within its area of responsibility in Africa, Europe and the Middles East.