Posts by Al Rahming

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic intent of deepening the Security Cooperation Relations with the United States of America, a military delegation paid a courtesy call on Commodore Dr. Raymond King at the Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Captain Greg Gellman, the Senior […]

Defence Headquarters, 5 NOV. ‘21 (RBDF): Consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s command philosophy and priority of enhancing the morale and welfare of serving members and veterans, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently paid final respects for the late Petty Officer Patrick Turnquest.    Following a full Military funeral service on Friday, […]

Defence Headquarters, 6 NOV. ‘21 (RBDF): A possible human smuggling operation was averted early in the morning on Friday 5 November by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, in the western area of the capital.  After being alerted by the RBDF Operations Command Center of suspicious activity in the area of Crystal Cay shortly […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic focus on talent management or the recognition and reward to deserving members for their contributions to the accomplishments of the Defence Force’s missions, four (4) marines were recognized as the Marines of the Quarter for the Harbour Patrol Unit, on November 2, 2021. […]

A disabled vessel with two (2) occupants onboard was brought into Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship CORAL HARBOUR by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, after being rescued southwest of the capital Tuesday morning. At approximately 11:30 am, the RBDF Operations Command Center was alerted of a distressed vessel about a mile off Coral Harbour. […]

In keeping with the countries’ Global Security Collaborative Framework, the Minister of National Security, Honourable Wayne Munroe, M.P., QC, along with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic intent in strengthening mutual relationships with its regional and international partners, the Honourable Wayne Munroe and Commodore King attended the Change of Command ceremony in […]

Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to and have followed the advice of our RBDF Physical Training Instructors as well as subject matter experts and guest contributors. But what is Fitness Friday? Every Friday since January 2020, we provide extremely helpful health and fitness tips geared towards keeping you motivated and engaged in physical […]

The 87-member Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), who were deployed to the island of Grand Bahama as part of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) contribution to the hurricane relief effort, returned to New Providence on Friday (October 4th). Led by Major Derron McClean, Task Force Commander for the TTDF, the troops arrived in the capital […]

RBDF members deployed to the hurricane relief efforts in Grand Bahama along with members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, assisted NEMA with the distribution of hurricane relief items. These items included food, water, basic hygiene kits and tarps. They were distributed at Independence Park Coral Road. A large crowd of Grand Bahama residents […]

The Captain Coral Harbour, Captain Adrian Chriswell, briefs the RBDF Impact Team prior to their deployment to Abaco. The 25 Officers and Marines will supplement RBDF members who are already on the island involved in search, rescue and restoration efforts on the island of Abaco following the passage of Hurricane Dorian.