RBDF

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of enhancing the organization’s search and rescue response to aerial and maritime incidents at sea and fulfillment of its commitments under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) conventions and obligations as a Rescue Coordination Sub Center, twelve members of the RBDF’s Search […]

Representatives from the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources paid a courtesy call on the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King on March 12th, 2021 at Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive.  The meeting was productive as it reinforces the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of strengthening stakeholder relationships at national, regional and […]

Chief Petty Officer (CPO) John Ingraham, who is a Bishop serving in his local church as Fellowship Pastor, paid a courtesy call and presented a book to the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King on March 16, 2021, at Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive. During the visit, CPO Ingraham, who is an ordained Minister […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of enhancing responsiveness to the security environment nationally and regionally, approximately twenty Marines successfully completed the Crisis and Disaster Risk Management course. Conducted at the HMBS CORAL HARBOUR from March 12-17, 2021, this is the third such training session for Defence Force personnel. […]

Over one hundred Officers and Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were recognized and honoured during the final day of the Presentation of Medals and Awards ceremony at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR on Friday, March 19, 2021. In keeping with Commander Defence Force, Dr. Raymond King’s leadership focus on talent management- recognizing and rewarding organizational […]

Just over two hundred Officers and Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were recognized and honoured during a grant of Commission and Presentation of Medals and Awards ceremony at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  In keeping with Commander Defence Force, Dr. Raymond King’s leadership focus on talent management- recognizing and rewarding […]

In its ongoing effort to promote the health, fitness, high morale, and wellness of the organization, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force held a swim competition on Friday, March 5, 2021, at the HMBS CORAL HARBOUR. The Training Department has assigned the month of March 2021 to promote and aid in a healthier lifestyle which is […]

The Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King, presented the Bahamas National Flag to family members of deceased Marines on March 8, 2021 at Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive.  Also included with the flags were ceremonial ribbons and medals, which were worn by the Marines while serving as a member of the Royal Bahamas Defence […]

Family members of the two occupants who reportedly went missing on an overdue aircraft were given investigation updates by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and personnel from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) on Tuesday 9th March 2021. During a briefing at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR, the RBDF Search and Rescue Coordinator, Commander William Sturrup, informed […]

Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) personnel from the Disaster Risk Management Unit recently gave back to the community with a presentation of over 100 food packages for the children of Gambier Primary School on Monday, 8th March 2021. As part of Commander Defence Force’s strategic objective to strengthen relationships with stakeholders and the larger community, […]