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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

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3 INFANTRY BATTALION (A) WINS FIRST QUARTERLY FITNESS COMPETITION OF THE YEAR

Following two days of intense yet friendly competition, the 3 Infantry Battalion (A) team emerged victorious in the first Quarterly Fitness Competition of the year, securing the top spot with a score of 788 points

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31 RANKS COMMENCE GDF SAAC

In line with its commitment to operational readiness and professional development, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Training Corps has launched another cycle of the Skill-at-Arms Course (SAAC), with 31 soldiers officially beginning the intensive six-week

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GDF CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR FRENCH GUIANA EXERCISE

A contingent of Officers and Ranks from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) departed Guyana today for French Guiana to participate in Exercise Fer de Lance 2025, a multinational military training initiative aimed at enhancing regional

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CDS COMMENDS ATHLETES FOR PERFROMANCE AT GRENADA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, today met with the soldiers of the Force’s athletic team to commend their outstanding performances at the Ariza National Championship, held on March 15–16, 2025, at Grenada’s

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GDF HIGHLIGHTS DIVERSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT UG OPEN DAY AND JOB FAIR 2025 ACROSS TURKEYEN AND TAIN CAMPUSES

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) played a prominent role at the University of Guyana’s (UG) just concluded Open Day and Job Fair 2025, actively engaging with students, graduates, and job seekers across both campuses—Turkeyen and

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WAC HOSTS EMPOWERMENT AND SECURITY ENGAGEMENT FOR FEMALE OFFICERS AND RANKS

As part of the ongoing 58th Anniversary celebrations of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), a Women Empowerment and Security Engagement was held today at the Auditorium, Base Camp Ayanganna. The event brought together female officers

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GOLDEN ARROWHEAD HOISTED AS GUYANA MARKS 55TH REPUBLIC ANNIVERSARY

Guyana’s 55th Anniversary as a Co-operative Republic was ushered in with the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead at the Parliament Buildings on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Lieutenant Seabra Manbode, assisted by Corporal Linden Gilbert, raised

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GDF COMPLETES ADVANCED MEDICAL TRAINING WITH U.S. EMBASSY AND GSMSG

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Cross Functional Team (CFT) and the Global Surgical Medical Support Group (GSMSG), successfully concluded a three-day advanced medical training program at the Coast Guard