RBDF

Four fishermen were brought into the capital after they were apprehended for a fishery violation by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in the Exuma cays. While on routine patrol Saturday afternoon, Defence Force patrol craft P-45, coxswained by Chief Petty Officer Wayde Watson, boarded and searched a Bahamian registered fishing vessel named “Lady […]

Today, we explore Diving Perspective from a Former Defence Force Dive Officer By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux Retired Lieutenant Commander Ricardo Barry, a former member of the RBDF Dive Team and a Dive Officer, recalls his experience of participating in the first military dive course as, “pushing my body beyond the physical point of exertion”. […]

Able Woman Marine Jamie Cleare is soaring to new highs as a member of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. She continues to break molds and stereotypes, as she carves her path as a female diver. Her certifications include Open Water Scuba Instructor, Dive Master, Combat Diver, Combat Swimmer, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Responder, Advanced and […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s organization’s strategic intent consistent with the government’s Maritime Security Strategy of strengthening relationships with Regional and Hemispheric partner nations, Brigadier General Shawn Satterfield, Commander of the US Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH), paid a courtesy call on Commodore King at the Defence Headquarters, John […]

By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux Since the establishment of the Dive Section within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, a strategic approach has been taken to perpetuate this unit. The newly revamped dive program was formed to be a center of excellence for the region, and additionally, this unit also has a social responsibility to protect […]

Leading Woman Marine Opal Farquharson can be found rappelling down a three (3) story building and climbing a forty (40) foot rope. She’s not a G.I. Jean, but rather, a qualified Combat Diver within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. She recalled the day she took the physical fitness segment to become a qualified combat diver, […]

Like any good father, the goal is to produce an heir to carry on a legacy with the hopes of making a greater influence on their generation. Such was the case of Leading Seaman Simeon Gardiner, who completed the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Course in Panama City, Florida, and as a result, the first […]

As a part of the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic plans for community relations as a socially corporate partner, members of the Supply Department took time out to donate much-needed items to the Mary Ingraham Care Centre, on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Led by Base Supply Officer, Senior Commander Gregory Brown, the […]

Former Defence Force Marine, Mr. Herbert Marshall, recently paid a courtesy call on the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King on July 20th, 2021, at Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive. In collaboration with the RBDF Veteran’s Affairs Office and the RBDF Veteran’s Association (RBDFVA), and consistent with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s strategic […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force’s strategic objective for Decentralization, Commodore Raymond King conducted a tour of the Northern Command’s facility in Abaco, commencing Thursday July 22, 2021. As he visited the troops at HMBS ABACO BASE to access the operational readiness as well as identifying a strategic and ideal site relocation for a […]