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BDF RESPONDS TO TROPICAL STORM KIRK Archives

BDF RESPONDS TO TROPICAL STORM KIRK

- As Barbadians continue to prepare and brace for the passing of unpredictable Atlantic weather systems, the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) continues to plan, train and coordinate.

BDF RECRUIT INTAKE 1/18 GRADUATION Archives

BDF RECRUIT INTAKE 1/18 GRADUATION

Discipline, Honest and Integrity, Loyalty, Determination, Courage and Respect for self and others are the Core Values of the Barbados Defence Force implored on the 51 Recruits of Intake 1/18

All Arms Advanced Drill Course Graduation Archives

All Arms Advanced Drill Course Graduation

The BDF All Arms Advanced Drill and Ceremonial Course 1/18 culminated with a Parade and Sunset Ceremony, at St Ann’s Fort the Garrison, in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bridgetown and its Historic Garrison,

BDF GERIATRIC RESTORATION ASSISTANCE Archives

BDF GERIATRIC RESTORATION ASSISTANCE

Members of the Barbados Defence Force began a five-month assignment at the Geriatric Hospital, Beckles Road, St. Michael, which will significantly upgrade the physical conditions for the 286 residents.

US Marine Forces RSS Marksmanship Course Archives

US Marine Forces RSS Marksmanship Course

United States Ambassador Taglialatela visited the Regional Security System firing range where a Mobile Training Team of eight Marines from Marine Forces-South conducted a ten- day marksmanship instruction course for 45 participants from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

US Supports BDF PAHO Field Medical Facility Type 2 Archives

US Supports BDF PAHO Field Medical Facility Type 2

The United States Embassy, through its Military Liaison Office, will partially fund the Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Level 2 Capability Project within the Barbados Defence Force

No Termination Of BDF Sports Programme Archives

No Termination Of BDF Sports Programme

Chief of Staff of the BDF, Colonel Glyne Grannum, explained today that the Barbados Defence Force would now absorb the budgetary costs associated with the programme

BDF Community Outreach Programme Archives

BDF Community Outreach Programme

The Barbados Defence Force Community Outreach Programme recently aided the Eden Lodge Primary in its learning and beautification project.

BDF Prepares for the Hurricane Season Archives

BDF Prepares for the Hurricane Season

As Barbados and the Caribbean brace for the passage of Hurricane Isaac, the senior command of BDF conducted an intense planning and coordination session 10 September 2018

BCG Celebrates 11 Years of HMBS PELICAN Archives

BCG Celebrates 11 Years of HMBS PELICAN

1. The Barbados Coast Guard (BCG) celebrated the 11th Anniversary of the commissioning of the HMBS PELICAN with a parade and church service at the White Park Wesleyan Holiness Church

BDF Barbados China Returned Scholars Partnership Archives

BDF Barbados China Returned Scholars Partnership

Barbados Defence Force personnel who attended training courses in the People’s Republic of China participated in the launch of the Barbados China Returned Scholars (BCRS) celebration

BDF Band Training Camp Archives

BDF Band Training Camp

The Barbados Defence Force Band commenced its annual 2-week training camp on Sunday 12 August 2018 at St Ann’s Fort, the Garrison.