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CDS BADGES NEWLY PROMOTED WARRANT OFFICERS

Ten Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of the Guyana Defence Force celebrated a significant career milestone today as they officially assumed their new rank of Warrant Officer. The badges of rank were presented by Chief of Defence

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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF STRENGTHENS BONDS WITH TROOPS OVER CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, and a team from Defence Headquarters celebrated the spirit of camaraderie and service by joining the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel John Mohanlall and troops of the 3

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GDF CONCLUDES 2024 EDITION OF REGIONAL MILITARY EXCHANGE WITH BRAZIL

A Guyana Defence Force Delegation headed by Lieutenant Colonel John Mohanlall recently returned from Brazil following their participation in the 27th Regional Meeting of Military Exchange between Guyana and Brazil. This annual engagement, co-hosted by

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Fallen GDF Soldiers’ legacy will endure for generations – President Ali

His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces said that the lives of the five Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash will always

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GDF LABORATORY RECEIVES GNBS RECERTIFICATION

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Medical Laboratory has been officially recertified under the GYS 170/2021 Standard by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS). The recertification, valid for two years, was awarded during a ceremony

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ETERINGBANG AIRSTRIP UPGRADED, RENAMED BRIGADIER GARY BEATON AERODROME

The airstrip at Eteringbang, Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), has been officially upgraded and renamed the Brigadier Gary Beaton Aerodrome in honour of the late Brigadier Gary Beaton. Brigadier Beaton was instrumental in the project but tragically

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GDF BRINGS HEALTHCARE AND OPPORTUNITY TO PARUIMA VILLAGE

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, recently made a meaningful impact in the riverain village of Paruima, Region Seven, through a well-received medical outreach program. This initiative directly delivered

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RANKS RETURN FROM GRENADA WITH MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

The troops deployed to Grenada to assist in restoration efforts following the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl returned home on Sunday, welcomed in a reception held at Air Station London, Timehri. Their mission, which spanned

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GDF NEWLY COMMISSIONED OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN SEAWALL CLEAN-UP

Officers who recently graduated from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Standard Officers Course 55 took part in a clean-up exercise at the Kingston Seawall and Marriott Beachfront, demonstrating their commitment to community service and environmental

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SOC 56 ENSIGNS HOST SPECTACULAR ENSIGN DAY DISPLAY

The newly promoted Ensigns of the Standard Officer Course (SOC) Number 56 took centre stage, delivering several dynamic and captivating Ensign Day displays at the Colonel Ulric Pilgrim Officer Cadet School (CUPOCS), Base Camp Stephenson,