Jamaica Defence Force

#WomensHistoryMonth #JamaicaDefenceForce Photos by Private Neo Harris, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

Major March joined the Jamaica Defence Force in 1986 and is the longest-serving member of the Force. She has broken many barriers for women in the JDF and served in various roles, including the Director of Veterans Affairs and the JDF Credit Union. We salute you Ma’am!

CELEBRATING A TRAILBLAZER In celebrating Women’s History Month, female servicemembers of the Headquarters Administrative Detachment recognized Acting Detachment Commander, Major Heleda March, for four decades of dedicated and exemplary service to the Jamaica Defence Force.

United Kingdom. He has been a friend to the Jamaica Defence Force and a friend to Jamaica. The Jamaica Defence Forces wishes you continued success on your journey and in your next appointment. #Partnerships #UKJamaicaRelations Photos by Lance Corporal Rishane Gunning, HQJDF

Lieutenant Colonel Brewster has served in this capacity since 2022, acting as the primary liaison between the UK Armed Forces and Caribbean nations. During his tenure, Lieutenant Colonel Brewster was instrumental in strengthening our defence diplomacy and partnership with the

🇯🇲🇬🇧SEE YOU SOON LT COL BREWSTER🇯🇲🇬🇧 Outgoing United Kingdom Defence Attaché (DA) to the Caribbean, Lieutenant Colonel Keith Brewster made an Office Call on Chief of Defence Staff Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman in Up Park Camp on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The Jamaica Defence Force 1st District Coast Guard marked a significant milestone with a Blessing Ceremony for the Metal Shark Surface Interceptor Vessels. The ceremony featured greetings by VAdm A. Wemyss-Gorman, remarks by Mr. Henry Irizarry, and Ambassador Rocky Meade.

#ForwardTogether #GhanaArmedForces #JamaicaDefenceForce #RebuildingJamaica Graphic by Lance Corporal Rishane Gunning, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

as defence partners, but also as friends and brothers. We will never forget your service and the strong cultural bonds that were formed as you lived and worked alongside us to change the circumstances of so many Jamaicans. Until we meet again, thank you and walk good!

🇬🇭🇬🇭THANK YOU GHANA 🇬🇭🇬🇭 The Jamaica Defence Force extends our heartfelt gratitude to the Ghana Armed Forces for their support and commitment to the people of Jamaica. Your contribution to the national rebuilding effort underscored the deep partnerships we have not only

A contingent of military engineers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) returned home safely today after successfully completing a humanitarian mission in Jamaica. The team had been deployed for two months to support the rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged by the powerful Hurricane Melissa. The RDF engineers were deployed under a bilateral cooperation agreement between Rwanda and Jamaica aimed at assisting with the recovery of critical infrastructure destroyed by natural disasters. During their deployment, the engineers worked closely with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and local authorities to repair residential houses and schools that were damaged by the cyclone. tinyurl.com/5xw3xzs4

#ForwardTogether #GhanaArmedForces #JamaicaDefenceForce Photos by Private Neo Harris, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

communities. It was our pleasure working shoulder to shoulder with you. On behalf of a grateful nation, the JDF says thank you to the Government and people of Ghana and the Ghana Armed Forces for joining with us as we rebuilt Jamaica, one home and one community at a time.

🇬🇭🇬🇭FAIR WINDS, GHANA🇬🇭🇬🇭 The Jamaica Defence Force said goodbye to the engineer contingent from the Ghana Armed Forces yesterday. The contingent has been in Jamaica since December 2025 and has worked with the Jamaica Defence Force servicemembers as part of the

Photos by Private Joewell Black, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force.

a true testament of your motto- Unity, Work, Patriotism. We will never forget your service and the dedication that you have shown during one of the worst natural disasters in our recent history. We thank you! #Forwardtogether #JamaicaDefenceForce #RwandaDefenceForce

🇷🇼🇷🇼THANK YOU AND FAREWELL RWANDA🇷🇼🇷🇼 Our brothers and sisters from the Rwanda Defence Force said farewell to Jamaica yesterday following their two-month deployment to assist with the rebuilding effort in the western end of the island. Acting Brigade Commander Support Brigade