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The Royal Guard, the servicemen and servicewomen of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force showed up fully regaled and bid farewell to Commodore Bowe (Retired) as their military leader; who thanked them for their commitment and service. They also heard the vision and direction of the Force from Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force, who called them a ‘most highly skilled cadre of men and women’ that he is proud to lead #guardourheritage
29Jun

The Royal Guard, the servicemen and servicewomen of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force showed up fully regaled and bid farewell to Commodore Bowe (Retired) as their military leader; who thanked them for their commitment and service. They also heard the vision and direction of the Force from Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force, who called them a ‘most highly skilled cadre of men and women’ that he is proud to lead #guardourheritage

It was overall a grand day at HMBS Coral Harbour #changeofcommand. Parade Commander for the event was Commander Frederick Brown, assisted by Lieutenant Commander Ricardo Barry.
29Jun

It was overall a grand day at HMBS Coral Harbour #changeofcommand. Parade Commander for the event was Commander Frederick Brown, assisted by Lieutenant Commander Ricardo Barry.

Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force received his Instrument of Authority earlier today, which was presented by Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling. The Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Hubert Minnis and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames were also in attendance at the ceremony.
29Jun

Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force received his Instrument of Authority earlier today, which was presented by Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling. The Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Hubert Minnis and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames were also in attendance at the ceremony.

Today we said thank you to Commodore Roderick Bowe (Retired), a leader of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force who served with integrity from 2010 to 2015
29Jun

Today we said thank you to Commodore Roderick Bowe (Retired), a leader of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force who served with integrity from 2010 to 2015

DEFENCE FORCE MARINES BECOME CERTIFIED SEARCH & RECOVERY DIVERS
26Jun

DEFENCE FORCE MARINES BECOME CERTIFIED SEARCH & RECOVERY DIVERS

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force congratulates Able Seaman Otis Ferguson and Able Seaman Michael Gibson, who became certified Search & Recovery Divers during Phase 2 of Exercise Tradewinds 2017, which was hosted in Chaguaramas, Trinidad earlier this month. Their dive training consisted of other countries such as Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, […]

RBDF Commodore makes presentation to BTC CEO
21Jun

RBDF Commodore makes presentation to BTC CEO

Coral Harbour Base, 21 JUN. ‘17 (RBDF): On Tuesday 23rd May, Commander Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel met with BTC’s CEO Mr. Leon Williams at the company’s JFK drive headquarters to share some of the Defence Force’s history that many people are not aware of. With a unique approach, he discussed briefly the Force’s accomplishments, […]

No Dull Knives
20Jun

No Dull Knives

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 […]

DEFENCE FORCE MARINES RETURN HOME FROM INFANTRY TRAINING AT EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2017
20Jun

DEFENCE FORCE MARINES RETURN HOME FROM INFANTRY TRAINING AT EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2017

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
18Jun

Force Chief Petty Officer Garth Johnson

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 […]

Chier Petty Officer Quentin Burrows
18Jun

Chier Petty Officer Quentin Burrows

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 […]

Royal Bahamas Defence Force | 2017