Posted by Chinenye on Thu 12th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
Nollywood actor Justin Ugonna, popularly known as Justin UG, has announced that he has joined the United States Air Force.
(Justin Ugonna. Photo by Punch News)
Nollywood actor Justin Ugonna, known as Justin UG, has announced that he has joined the United States Air Force after what he called one of the toughest stretches of his life.
He shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday with a photo of himself in his Air Force uniform, calling himself an official member of the force.
✭ To new beginnings 🥂 https://t.co/TUGULY4xkD
— Justin Ugonna (@JustinUg_) November 11, 2026
In his post, he said he never pictured himself wearing a uniform like this, but here he is.
He said the past few weeks pushed him both mentally and physically.
Justin said that the experience showed him how strong the mind can be.
He also said he would not want to go through it again, but he is glad for what he learned and how much he grew.
He ended the post with the words "Officially a United States Airman."
His announcement comes months after fellow Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu joined the US Army.
According to report, in June 2026 that Momodu finished basic combat training and became a Specialist.
Momodu said he joined as a tribute to his late father, who served in the Nigeria Police Force.