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GDF PAYS TRIBUTE TO WARRANT OFFICER CLASS II MAUREES SKEETE

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) mourns the passing of Warrant Officer Class II Maurees Skeete, a dedicated leader whose service to the Force spanned more than two decades. Warrant Officer Skeete enlisted in the Guyana

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GDF CONDUCTS ROUTINE LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENTS ACROSS BORDER LOCATIONS AND BASES

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has commenced a series of routine leadership engagements across border locations and military bases nationwide, consistent with its standing responsibilities and ongoing commitment to national security and operational readiness. These

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GUYANA DEFENCE FORCE COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL MEDEVAC OPERATION

On the 1st of January, 2026, the Guyana Defence Force successfully completed its first medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation for the year from Bartica to Georgetown, underscoring the Force’s readiness to support national emergency response efforts.

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GDF HONOURS FEMALE FOOTBALL CLUB AT OFFICIAL CEREMONY

An official ceremony was held on Tuesday, 30th December at Base Camp Ayanganna, to formally congratulate the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Female Football Club following their outstanding achievements in the Women’s Division 1 League. The

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GDF COMMISSIONED NEW BELL HELICOPTERS BELL 407 AND BELL 429

The Guyana Defence Force strengthened its air capabilities following the acquisition of two new Bell helicopters. The rotary wing aircraft, bearing registrations 8R KNU (Bell 429) and 8R AKA (Bell 407), received the traditional water

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BRC 2025-02 SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED

As the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to bolster its human resources to enhance operational readiness, a new cohort of enthusiastic soldiers has been added to the Force. The new soldiers received their formal welcome

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GDF ADVANCES RECONSTRUCTION EFFORTS IN JAMAICA FOLLOWING HURRICANE MELISSA

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to make steady progress in Jamaica as part of Guyana’s disaster relief and reconstruction mission following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The mission underscores Guyana’s commitment to regional

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GDF HOSTS SOLDIERS’ DAY AT CAMP STEPHENSON

Today, Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri, came alive for the annual Christmas lunch, a memorable event befitting the season. Bringing together ranks, officers, and invited guests, the lunch, also known as Soldiers’ Day was made particularly

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DEPARTMENT OF WAR DELEGATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

A high-level delegation from the United States Department of War paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen defence collaboration and advance

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GDF CONGRATULATES LIEUTENANT COLONEL (RET’D) DR. COLLIN HENRY ON COMPLETION OF DOCTORATE IN BIODIVERSITY

The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, along with Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force, extends congratulations to Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Dr. Collin Henry, MEM, on earning his Doctor of Philosophy