Aug. 13, 2025

From Ghana’s Streets to an MLS Stadium: Airman Finds Home in Football and Service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Senior Airman Ebenezer Owusu Arthur, a 59th Medical Wing central sterile processing technician, recently competed in a military-only soccer tournament hosted by Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake. Growing up in Ghana, Arthur learned discipline and resilience through the sport, which he continues to carry into his Air Force career. His journey serves as a reminder to fellow Airmen that dedication can turn aspirations into reality.