The Chief of Defence Staff, Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) extend congratulations to Colonel Lorraine Foster, MSM, for successfully completing a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy, along with a diploma for the U.S. Joint Professional Military Education Phase II and Senior Level Education, at the Eisenhower School of the National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, D.C.
Colonel Foster commenced training in 2024 after a competitive process and approval of the Guyana Defence Board which is chaired by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Her candidacy reflects the renewed position of the Force to integrate and expose females officers and ranks to strategic defence training.
Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, praised her accomplishment, calling it a reflection of the calibre of leadership the GDF continues to cultivate. “Colonel Foster represents the evolving face of military excellence in Guyana, strategically minded, highly patriotic, and deeply committed to service,” he affirmed.
Brigadier Khan also extends the Force’s appreciation to the
Government and Military of the United States of America for affording Guyana this remarkable opportunity to have its military officers trained at and amongst one of its most prestigious of military institutions.
With this milestone achievement, Colonel Foster is the first and highest-ranking female officer to undergo such training. Her graduation comes at a critical juncture of the Force’s strategic development and consolidating further the military partnership with the United States along with Guyana’s growing geopolitical relevance within the hemisphere.
Well done, Colonel Foster!
