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The Minister of National Security, the Honourable Marvin Dames congratulated Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King and the selection of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Executive Team during a strategic briefing session with the Senior Officers on Wednesday June 10, 2020. Held at the Defence Force Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive, Minister Dames assured Commodore […]

As the world accepts its new normal amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a new batch of young motivated Bahamians have accepted the call to become potential Defence Force Marines. Joining on June 6th, this new group of 50 males and 10 females now make up New Entry 57 Woman Entry 26 and is already hard at […]

Sub Lieutenants Natasha Major, Lashonna Williams and Renaldo Wilkinson are the newest addition to the Officer’s Corps of The Royal Bahamas Defence Force after successfully completing conversion courses for Naval Officers in New London, Connecticut. Both Sub Lieutenants Williams and Wilkinson attended the Officer Candidate School at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy from […]

Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continue to assist families during this CoViD-19 pandemic with financial contributions during the past week. As the members of Entry 24 celebrated 31 years of service on the Defence Force, current and past members of that squad saw it fitting to observe this occasion by assisting over 20 […]

A journey that began on 12 January 1987 for Commodore Raymond King when he enlisted in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force as a Marine Recruit, continued on Thursday when he was officially designated the highest office within the organization, which took effect 15 April, 2020. At the Change of Command Ceremony at the Defence Force […]

Six technicians from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently returned home after successfully completing a 3-week Motorola Training course in Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.A. Taught by US engineers during the period of 17th February – 6th March 2020, this advanced class was conducted at Motorola Solutions Learning Center. Some of the topics covered included: Networking Essentials; […]

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 […]

A contract signing ceremony for the electrification of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base as part of its ongoing Sandy Bottom Project to modernize the force was held on Wednesday, May 13 at HMBS Coral Harbour. Signing the official contracts on behalf of the Bahamas Government was Mr. Marco Rolle, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry […]

In a somber gathering at the Defence Force Base this morning, four marines killed in action 40 years ago were remembered during a wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the bombing and sinking of HMBS Flamingo on May 10, 1980. The significance of the day soaked through like the rainstorms that ensued as it happened. […]

The COVID Team at Doctors Hospital, Blake Road facility, which included the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) was presented with tokens of appreciation by Family Guardian Insurance on Friday past, for their continual sacrifice. Family Guardian (FG) noted that the partnership of medical and military personnel is an example of how Bahamians are truly – […]