Thelma Gbewonyo receiving her award from Major General Nick Cowley
Ghanaian officer cadet Thelma Gbewonyo has been awarded the prestigious Sandhurst medal following her completion of the Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom.
Thelma, an officer cadet, received the award from Major General Nick Cowley of RMAS during a ceremony marking the culmination of months of intense training aimed at preparing future officers for service in the armed forces worldwide.
A photograph of the ceremony was shared on social media, accompanied by the caption, “Join us in congratulating Officer Cadet Thelma Gbewonyo from Ghana, who was presented with the Sandhurst Medal by Major General Nick Cowley.
āThe Sandhurst Medal is awarded to international Officer Cadets upon completion of the Commissioning Course at the renowned Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. We are immensely proud and wish her the very best as she embarks on this next chapter in service and leadership!”
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has long served as a training ground for future leaders from across the Commonwealth and beyond, with Ghana maintaining strong military ties to the UK since gaining independence.
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