Coral Harbour Base, June 13, 2019 – Bahamas – The Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s (RBDF) Rangers Program on the island of Abaco was recently strengthened with the addition of 21 students during a recent Passing out Parade ceremony.
The Passing Out Parade ceremony took
place at the government complex, Marsh Harbour. Attending the ceremony was Miss
Maxine Duncombe, Island Senior Administrator. Also in attendance were the
Rangers Senior Supervisor, Petty Officer David Turner, and the Rangers
supervisor for Abaco, Leading Seaman Michael Wring, and Rangers Parents in
Action Group (PIAG) President, Mrs. Telanna Newbold.
Bringing remarks on behalf of Commodore
Bethel for the occasion was Lieutenant Commander Clinton Johnson, the Executive
Officer for Northern Command. He congratulated the newly graduated Cadets, and
encouraged them to take advantage of the many opportunities afforded them
through the program.
Following an inspection of the new
Rangers Cadets by Lieutenant Commander Johnson, he congratulated them for
successfully completing the intensive 9-month Recruit training program and highlighted
some of the activities and achievements of the Defence Force Rangers.
“I urge you Rangers, to remember that
you reflect what our nation’s future should represent, you are the next
generation of doctors, lawyers and parliamentarians. You are the next
generations of engineers, carpenters, plumbers and farmers. You make up our
communities, churches and eventually our law enforcement personnel,” said
Lieutenant Commander Johnson.
After a brilliant performance from the
Rangers Special Drill Team, the students, who all came from 5 private and
public schools in North and Central Abaco, were presented with certificates and
awards.
Special Awards included the Minister of National Security Award, which went to Sarah Kowles of Forest Heights Academy. Knowles along with Kimora-Iya Doreus of the S.C. Bootle High School received the the Commander Defence Force Academic Achievement Award, and the Rangers Director Award was presented to Devontae Strapp of S.C. Bootle High School.
Releaese: RBDF
RBDF Photo shows: Rangers Cadets during their Passing out Ceremony at the government
complex, Marsh Harbour, Abaco.
(RBDF Photo by Petty Officer Mark
Armbrister)
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