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Commander Defence Force presented with Book from RBDF Senior Enlisted - Mar 24, 2021 - 12:46:02 PM
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 at Southside
Christian Ministries, presented a book written by himself entitled “Let
Laddicea Now See”. Accompanying him was his spouse, Mrs. Patrice
Ingraham who is an Elder in the Church...
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RBDF assists in search and recovery efforts - Mar 8, 2021 - 2:13:19 PM
 The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is assisting in search efforts for an
overdue aircraft with two occupants which reportedly went missing on
Friday 5 March 2021.
The white and yellow Piper PA28 aircraft,
which departed Lynden Pindling International Airport at 7:00 am on
Friday en route to Inagua, was last heard from shortly after 8:00 am.
After reports of a downed aircraft in the vicinity of Acklins...
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RBDF Personnel complete Crisis and Disaster Management Course - Feb 24, 2021 - 9:22:27 AM
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s strategic intent of enhancing responsiveness to the security
environment nationally and regionally, approximately seventeen Marines
successfully completed the Crisis and Disaster Risk Management course.
Conducted
at the HMBS CORAL HARBOUR from February 15-19, 2021, the course was
designed to heighten the skillset of the men and women when deployed
nationally or regionally during times of disaster...
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Defence Force Medical Facility recognizes staff
- Feb 18, 2021 - 3:30:19 PM
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s
strategic intent of developing a professional and high-performance
workforce focused on talent management in the pursuit of excellence,
Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Medical Facility were
recognized for their performances in 2020.
A brief presentation was held on February 17, 2021, at the Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive...
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Search and rescue update - Feb 9, 2021 - 9:20:22 AM
 As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues the search and rescue
operations for an overdue vessel with three individuals onboard, family
members gathered on Monday 8 February 2021, at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR to
receive updates.
In a meeting chaired by Acting Captain Coral
Harbour, Captain Shawn Adderley, the family members were briefed on the
case history, search methods, the coordination between partnering
agencies, and the expansion of the search area...
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RBDF pays Final Respect to Late Comrade - Jan 14, 2021 - 3:18:36 PM
Consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s command philosophy and priority of enhancing the morale and
welfare of serving members and veterans, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
paid final respect respects for former comrade, the late Able Mechanic
Eugene Weir.
Following a memorial service at
Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street on Saturday January 8, 2020, the
cremated remains of Able Mechanic Weir was taken aboard a Defence Force
vessel and his ashes was spread at sea...
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RBDF Ship Crew recognized for services - Jan 14, 2021 - 2:27:40 PM
In recognizing and rewarding the efforts of excellence in the
workplace consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond
King’s strategic intent of talent management, crew members of HMBS
NASSAU of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Squadron Department were
dually recognized for their services during a brief ceremony at HMBS
CORAL HARBOUR.
During the awards presentation
on January 12, 2021, Captain Shawn Adderley, Acting Captain Coral
Harbour, commended the Commanding Officer...
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RBDF Congratulates Captain Neely on New Year’s Honour - Jan 11, 2021 - 10:10:32 AM
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force congratulates Captain Whitfield Neely,
who was bestowed with the honor as a Member of the Most Excellent Order
of the British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, during the Queens
New Year’s honours.
A member of the RBDF’s Entry 5 squad, Captain
Neely was one of fifteen survivors of the ill-fated HMBS FLAMINGO,
which was bombed and sunk by Cuban MIG jets on May 10, 1980. The only
current serving survivor, he has made tremendous contributions to the
organization over the years...
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RBDF receives Bosun Whistles - Dec 9, 2020 - 1:21:01 PM
Consistent with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s strategic objective
of developing a professional and high performance workforce focused on
performance excellence, a retired veteran from the Royal Bahamas Defence
Force (RBDF) presented the organization with Bosun Whistles.
During
a brief presentation at Defence Force Headquarters on December 3, 2020,
Retired Chief Petty Officer Garnet Beneby, owner of Island Marine
Electronics...
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RBDF Personnel Complete COVID-19 Training - Dec 6, 2020 - 10:13:32 PM
As the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to enforce the Commander
Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent to enhancing
responsiveness to the security environment nationally and regionally,
members of the Military Aid to Civilian Authority recently completed a
four-day COVID-19 training at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
A
total of twelve RBDF Marines completed the COVID-19 Infection Prevention
Control Training course offered by the Samaritan’s Purse...
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Commander Defence Force meets with RBDF Veterans Association - Dec 4, 2020 - 12:04:01 PM
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s
intent of improving the quality of life for retirees and veterans
through the Veteran’s Affairs Office and collaboratively with the Royal
Bahamas Defence Force Veteran’s Association (RBDFVA), members of the
association paid a courtesy call at Defence Headquarters, John F.
Kennedy Drive on December 2, 2020.
Led by the president of the
Veteran Association, Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Harold Bosfield, and
his committee members, the visit coincided with the observance of their
first anniversary. Officially established on November 11th...
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RBDF Commando Squadron Graduation Ceremony - Nov 23, 2020 - 9:09:42 AM
In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s
vision of professionalism of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, a total of
forty-six Marines form the Royal Bahamas Defence Force are better
equipped to defend and safeguard the country against illicit activities,
after successfully completing training courses on November 20, 2020 at
HMBS CORAL HARBOUR.
Twenty-six Marines graduated from the
Commando Squadron's Basic Infantry Training (CSBIT) and Military Police
Classification Course, and an additional twenty Marines were also
successful in completing the Skill-at-Arms Instructor Course...
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RBDF Squad pays courtesy call on Commander Defence Force - Nov 10, 2020 - 8:11:47 AM
Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force's Entry 17 paid a courtesy
call on Commodore Raymond King, Commander Defence Force at Defence
Headquarters on Friday November 6, 2020.
The all-male squad,
who commenced New Entry Training on June 24, 1985, were celebrating
their 35th Anniversary and their commitment to country and service. They
were the last group of men to complete New Entry Training prior to
females..
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Royal Bahamas Defence Force displays a state of readiness for hurricane - Nov 8, 2020 - 10:45:30 PM
As Tropical Storm Eta churns in the
straits of Florida with a chance of possible strengthening, the Royal
Bahamas Defence Force remains committed to ensuring a state of
readiness.
With the activation of hurricane shelters, RBDF
Hurricane Shelter Support Team members were on call to manage and secure
Hurricane Shelters in New Providence. In providing shelter managers,
the Royal Bahamas Defence Force is responsible to the National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA)...
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Royal Bahamas Defence Force joins in Remembrance Day Celebrations - Nov 8, 2020 - 9:05:50 PM
The Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King along with the
Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force joins the world
in commemorating veterans of World Wars I and II on Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day is a day recognized by The Bahamas and countries
throughout the British colonies to memorialize the veterans who served
during World Wars I and II in the British Army. This annual ceremony,
which is observed the nearest Sunday to November 11th, marks the
culmination of activities showcased by members of the British
Legion-Bahamas Branch (BLBB).
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected services
throughout the world, there will not be the usual church service at
Christ Church Cathedral...
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Commander Defence Force presented with Book from Cancer Survivor - Nov 5, 2020 - 10:18:07 AM
Mrs. Kesha Smith, a cancer survivor, paid a courtesy call on the
Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King on November 3, 2020 at
Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive.
During the visit,
Mrs. Smith, who is also the wife of a RBDF Marine, presented a book
written by herself entitled “Cancer, Meet Christ and My God”. With the
month of October designated internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, this annual campaign increases the awareness of the disease. As
one who has defied the odds, she shared an insight of her battle with
Leukemia.
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Dominican Nationals detained in Inagua - Oct 13, 2020 - 11:40:04 AM
Three Dominican Nationals are currently being detained by the Royal
Bahamas Defence Force in Matthew Town, Inagua after they were rescued by
the United States Coast Guard helo stationed in Matthew Town, after
their vessel allegedly sank.
Shortly after 7:00 p.m. Monday
evening, the men were picked up on the east south east point of Inagua
by the USCG helo after they claimed they swam ashore from a sunken
skiff. They were then brought to the airport on the island, where they
were eventually transported to the clinic in Matthew Town. ..
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RBDF Marines continue to enforce curfew orders - Oct 12, 2020 - 7:40:03 PM
Officers and Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continue to
enforce the latest 24-hr. weekend curfew that was implemented on Friday 9
October 2020 for New Providence.
On Saturday night, Captain
Glenn McPhee visited the Marines who worked along with members of the
Police Force on various static posts. This latest measure will be
enforced each day throughout the holiday weekend until Tuesday at 5:00
a.m.
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UPDATE: Grounding of HMBS CASCARILLA - Sep 20, 2020 - 6:01:14 PM
 The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is pleased to report that the injuries
received by crewmembers of HMBS CASCARILLA yesterday are non-life
threatening. Four (4) of the five (5) persons airlifted for medical
care yesterday have been discharged. One person has been admitted.
That Marine is expected to make a full recovery, receiving medical care
and remains in stable condition.
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The vessel has sustained no
material damage and remains in operational readiness within the theater
of operations. Initial investigations are ongoing and a formal Board of
Inquiry will be convened to determine the circumstances involved...
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Grounding of HMBS CASCARILLA - Sep 19, 2020 - 11:19:38 AM
 The Royal Bahamas Defence Force regrets to advise of the grounding of
HMBS CASCARILLA whilst patrolling the Southeastern Bahamas off Ragged
Island last night (September 18).
As a precautionary measure,
two crewmembers were airlifted to the Capital through the assistance of
the United States Coast Guard Helo this morning to receive medical
attention and are both in stable condition...
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