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
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,
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.
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
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
The British Guiana Volunteer Force
The British Guiana Volunteer Force was established in June 1948. It was to be the second to last in a long line of military reserve forces that had been an honourable citizens’ tradition in this
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
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
Why (CPL) Matthew McRae enlisted
The eldest of five children, 21904 Corporal (CPL) Matthew McRae enlisted in the Guyana Defence Force in 2010.He received his formal education at Enterprise Primary and East Ruimveldt Secondary Schools.Corporal McRae said he was raised
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
