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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

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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

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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

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GUYANA AND UK SIGN DEFENCE COOPERATION MOU DURING HIGH-LEVEL VISIT

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, marking a significant

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GDF STRENGTHENS REGIONAL DEFENCE TIES WITH FRENCH ARMED FORCES

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to enhance its regional security partnerships following its recent participation in Exercise Fer de Lance 2025 in French Guiana. This major multinational military training exercise focused on building interoperability,

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FORGING PRECISION: JOINT SERVICES EMBARK ON INTENSIVE DRILL TRAINING

The Colonel Desmond Roberts Skill School at the Training Corps is currently conducting its routine six-week Drill Course, aimed at producing a rank who is proud, alert, and obedient, and provides the basis for teamwork.

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GDF AND LAMAT CONDUCT COMBAT LIFE-SAVING TRAINING

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), in collaboration with the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT), recently conducted a Combat Life-Saving training exercise at Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri. The training specifically targeted students undergoing training from

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GDF CONCLUDES TRAINING ENGAGEMENT WITH U.S. SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE BRIGADE

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has successfully concluded a month-long training engagement with the United States Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), aimed at strengthening operational capacity and addressing key capability gaps within the Force. As

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SIXTY JUNIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS COMMENCE JUNIOR LEADERS TRAINING

The much-anticipated Junior Leaders Course (JLC) 2025-01 is officially underway, with sixty Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) embarking on a demanding training program that spans 12 weeks, designed to refine their leadership abilities and enhance their

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GDF STRENGTHENS REGIONAL DEFENCE TIES DURING OFFICIAL VISIT TO CURAÇAO

A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) delegation, led by Colonel General Staff, Captain (Coast Guard) Vernon Burnett, recently concluded a successful three-day visit to Curaçao. The visit, hosted by Rear Admiral Walter Hansen, Commander of the