RBDF

There are no dull knives here. Train the trainer as we call it, is a sharpening of and in some cases, an introduction to key fundamental skills. Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Training Department are currently preparing their minds, bodies, subjects as well as the training facilities in preparation for New Entry Training […]

After nearly two weeks and two phases of Infantry Training at Exercise Tradewinds 2017, five Defence Force Marines returned home from Trinidad after participating in the annual military training exercise aimed at increasing regional cooperation.… Exercise Tradewinds is a combined and joint annual exercise, conducted in 3 phases, that helps to build the capacity of […]

Force Chief Petty Officer Garth Johnson is a 33-year veteran in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force currently serving in the Supply Department and is the father of 4 daughters, Gianna, Gariece, Antonia and Antonique. “As a father, there is a standard that I try to maintain for my children, whether I’m home, at work or […]

Chief Petty Officer Quentin Burrows is a 28-year veteran in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, who has been a model Marine. Currently, he contributes to the Force through his engagement in the Training Department, mentoring newly enlisted recruits and reminding those who go through other courses of their responsibility and tasks to country. A father […]

Able Seaman Jose Gaitor is a young father, just 26 years old. A 6-year member within the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Jose Gaitor has served in essential departments within the Defence Force, which include Commando Squadron, Squadron and Military Police. Currently, he is attached to the Harbour Patrol Unit. Able Seaman Jose Gaitor’s story is […]

Today the Royal Bahamas Defence Force sends a Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers, especially those throughout the rank and file of the Defence Force. Our Fathers are representative of such diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles. Notwithstanding, we cherish you all, thank you for your input in your children’s lives and encourage you to be […]

It was a celebration of the achievements of brilliant young people.as 408 Defence Force Rangers, both male and female took the challenge to set the standard of excellence in discipline, dedication and determination. They all were successful in being officially inducted into the Rangers program over the past several weeks. The installation ceremony for the […]

By: Marine Seaman Michael E. Turner II Part and parcel to its Operation Mobilization mission which allows the RBDF to render security and disaster assistance to its regional counterparts when possible, The Defence Force continues to find ways to engage with its neighbouring counterparts. … Currently, a dozen of its personnel are participating in the […]

From mid-May to present, service members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force have been undergoing their Annual Base Fitness Test at Coral Harbour Base to ensure their physical fitness. All marines are required to complete a determined amount of push-ups, sit-ups, pull ups, a timed 1.5 mile run followed by a 300-meter swim and dive. […]

Coral Harbour, 01 JUN ‘17 (RBDF): – Brigadier General Richard Heitkamp, the Deputy Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, paid a courtesy call on Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel on Monday afternoon. Brigadier General Heitkamp, who was accompanied by his staff from the United […]