The Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk Alexandria, Louisiana recently hosted a military contingent of one hundred and forty four service personnel from the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Defence Force for a three weeks training exercise aimed at enhancing the sailors and soldiers skill sets in tactical maneuvers, operation planning, IPB, intelligence … [Read more...] about BCG And BDF At JRTC Fort Polk Training
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Commandant Bennett At Guyana Defence Force Change Of Command
The Guyana Defence Force recently held a Change of Command Ceremony at its Headquarters in Ayanganna, Georgetown, Guyana. At the ceremony, Chief of Staff Brigadier Godfrey Best handed over command to Brigadier Omar Khan. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, the Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, attended the ceremony and spoke about the importance of continuity for Defence Engagement … [Read more...] about Commandant Bennett At Guyana Defence Force Change Of Command
Belize Coast Guard At Tradewinds 2021
Tradewinds 2021 (TW21) Regional Security System (RSS) Joint Exchange International Paratrooping Training Exercise concluded yesterday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Guyana following a tactical display of airborne manoeuvres from more than 100 paratroopers. The airborne exercise saw paratroopers from Guyana (GDF) teamed with their counterparts from the U.S … [Read more...] about Belize Coast Guard At Tradewinds 2021
Minister National Defence and Border Security Welcomes Newly Appointed Mexican Naval Attaché
On Monday 22 March 2021, Hon. Florencio Marin Jr., Minister of National Defence and Border Security, received Captain Freddy Ruben Perez Castillo, the newly appointed Mexican Naval Attaché to Belize, for a courtesy visit at the Curl Thompson Building, Belmopan. During the meeting, the Minister and Captain pledged to continue to promote the spirit of goodwill and mutual … [Read more...] about Minister National Defence and Border Security Welcomes Newly Appointed Mexican Naval Attaché
Belize Coast Guard Commandant Visits Chetumal Mexico Naval Zone
On the backdrop of increased Narco-Trafficking along the Belize – Mexico Border, the Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard Captain Elton Bennet visited the Headquarters of the 11th Naval Zone in Chetumal, Mexico. The Belize Coast Guard and the Mexican Navy share a long-standing special relationship that is founded on mutual respect and shared interest, “..and I have come to … [Read more...] about Belize Coast Guard Commandant Visits Chetumal Mexico Naval Zone