GDF COMMENCES FIRST BASIC RECRUIT COURSE FOR 2025
The Guyana Defence Force has officially launched its first Basic Recruit Course for 2025, marking the beginning of the military journey for this batch of young citizens. The recruits have departed Base Camp Ayanganna and
A MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO THE LOVED ONES OF THE LATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL (RET’D) BRENDA AARON, MEM.
PIONEER. EDUCATOR. OFFICER. PATRIOT. The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, Officers, and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force extend sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d)
GDF RANKS PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2025
Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have joined participants from 26 partner nations and organisations at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, for Exercise Tradewinds 2025, which officially commenced on April 26. This 13-day
GDF RECEIVES MILITARY EQUIPMENT FROM FRENCH ARMED FORCES AS PART OF STRATEGIC DEFENCE COOPERATION
The GDF has received a quantity of specialised military equipment from the French Armed Forces at a handover ceremony held recently at the GDF Hangar, Eugene F. Correia Airport, Ogle. The equipment, provided under existing
Barbara Adams, Guyana’s First Female Helicopter Pilot
Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Barbara Adams-Wilson grew up as the middle child of Joseph and Elsa Adams, both natives of Buxton. Her father managed a pharmacy on Durban Street in Lodge, while her
CDS BRIEFS TROOPS AHEAD OF EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2025 DEPLOYMENT
In preparation for Exercise Tradewinds 2025, the Caribbean region’s premier multinational military training event, Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, conducted a formal pre-deployment briefing with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) contingent. The
GDF MOULDS NEW LEADERS ON STANDARD OFFICER COURSE
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Colonel Ulric Pilgrim Officer Cadet School (CUPOCS) has commenced training for its 57th Standard Officer Course (SOC), a cornerstone programme designed to produce officers capable of leading and administering platoons
GNCC HOSTS INSPIRING 7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND STAFF RETREAT
The Guyana National Cadet Corps (GNCC) recently held its 7th Annual Conference and Staff Retreat at the Skeldon Line Path Secondary School, bringing together dedicated educators and staff under the theme: “Preparing our leaders to
GDF MARKS MILESTONE IN DEFENCE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH LAMAT 2025
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has hailed its successful involvement in the recently concluded Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission, led by the United States, as a landmark moment in regional defence medical
GDF STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL TOURS
In keeping with its ongoing commitment to national development, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recently welcomed students from over a dozen schools across the country. These visits form part of the Force’s broader mandate to
