Professional Dossier: Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong

Personal Background

  • Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong
  • Born on June 14, 1968, in Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana.
  • Married with three children.
  • Hobbies: Squash and walking

Education

InstitutionProgrammeCountryDurationRemarks
Mfantsipim School Ordinary and Advanced Level certificates.Ghana (Cape Coast)1982–1988GCE
London City UniversityAir Safety ManagementLondonPostgraduate Diploma (Honors)
University of Cape Coast (UCC)Tourism Studies and Resource DevelopmentGhana (Cape Coast)Bachelor of Science (Honors)
University of Ghana (UG)International AffairsGhana (Accra)Master of Arts (Honors)

Professional Appointments

  • Pilot, No. 1 Squadron, Air Force Station, Takoradi
  • Acting Officer Commanding, No. 1 Squadron, Takoradi
  • Instructor, Ghana Military Academy
  • Officer Commanding, Air Force Recruit Training School
  • Assistant Director for Air Operations (Plans), Air Force Headquarters
  • Director of Operations, Air Force Headquarters
  • Director of Air Operations, Air Force Headquarters (served twice)
  • Deputy Defence Attaché, Office of the Defence Advisor, Ghana High Commissioner, United Kingdom
  • Base Commander, Air Force Base, Takoradi
  • Current Role: Base Commander, Air Force Base, Accra (as of April 2025)

Military Entry and Commissioning

Entry
  • Enrolled at the Ghana Military Academy (GMA) for basic training.
Commissioning
  • Commissioned into the Air Branch of the Ghana Air Force on 26 October 1992 (GMA Intake 32).
First posting
  • Air Force Station, Takoradi, in 1992

Professional Military and Flight Training

  • Flying Training School (FTS Course 25), Takoradi (1992–1995).
  • Junior Staff Course – Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Nigeria (2004)
  • Senior Staff Course – Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshie (2005–2006).
  • Senior International Defence Management Course (Monterey, USA): Aug 2021
  • Commercial Pilot Licence (Florida, USA): Jun 2009 – May 2010
  • Building Partner Aviation Capacity (Hulbert Field, USA): Dec 2017

International and Peacekeeping Service

  • Served as a United Nations Military Observer with MONUC in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Promotions/Updates

  • Promoted to Air Vice Marshal (assumed office on April 3, 2025)
  • Acting Chief-Air Staff

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