Creed: I am a professional in the Guyana Defence Force. “SERVICE” is my Motto. Volume 5, Issue 10 June 30, 2012 Find us at: www.gdf.mil.gy I n what was a truly historic moment for the Guyana Defence Force, 152 new soldiers graduat- ed on Friday, July 6, at a parade in full pub- lic view, off military ground and ad- dressed by Com- mander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Presi- dent Donald Ramotar. The soldiers, who recently completed the Basic Recruit Course 2012-01, marched on the tarmac at the National Cultural Centre as proud relatives, friends and members of the neigh- bouring communities looked on and cheered. Following varied foot and arms drills the parade culminated with the march past at which the Presidential Salute was given. “As your Com- mander-in-Chief, and on behalf of the people of Guyana, I am proud that you have opted to serve your people and your country,” Presi- dent Ramotar told the soldiers even as he emphasised what was required of them in the execution of their duties. He implored the soldiers to be good role models to their fellow youth in their communities, particularly in the face of increasing temptations. “Remember that you are a soldier of the Guyana Defence and all of your activities must be geared towards raising the image of the GDF, both locally and internation- ally,” he urged the soldiers. Further, President Ramotar expressed appreciation to the relatives of the new soldiers for their patriotism and allowing their relatives to serve in the GDF. Addressing the new soldiers, Chief of Staff, Commodore Gary Best, resoundingly declared that there was no greater sacrifice which a person can make, other than dedi- cating his life to the defence of his nation. To this end, he told them that they are the most valued assets of the Force and urged them to “serve the Force well and we will serve you well in return.” In this regard, the COS alluded to the Force’s com- mitment to its soldiers in assuring academ- ic education in addition to military skills. “You must adopt a must–succeed atti- tude,” he asserted. He advised them that, as soldiers, their constitutional duty required that they defend Guyana and assist in the maintenance of law and order. He urged too that they understand that their ultimate mission was to keep Guyana safe: safe from threats on its borders and safe from internal threats. Additionally, COS Best urged the soldiers to always obey orders given by those in Command, protect the resources of the Force and stick to the Standing Operating Procedures. “Unity, defence and security must be your strength and your duty to your country must always come first,” he added. Immediately following the parade , a recep- tion was held in the Lounge of the National Cultural Centre during which the COS and Senior Officers interacted with the recruits and their relatives. One other BRC is slated for this year. Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best inspects the new soldiers during their parade
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Creed: I am a professional in the Guyana Defence Force. “SERVICE” is my Motto.
Volume 5, Issue 10 June 30, 2012 Find us at: www.gdf.mil.gy
I n what was a
truly historic
moment for
the Guyana
Defence Force, 152
new soldiers graduat-
ed on Friday, July 6, at
a parade in full pub-
lic view, off military
ground and ad-
dressed by Com-
mander-in-Chief of the
Armed Forces, Presi-
dent Donald Ramotar.
The soldiers , who
recently completed the
Basic Recruit Course
2012-01, marched on the
tarmac at the National
Cultural Centre as proud
relatives, friends and
members of the neigh-
bouring communities
looked on and cheered.
Following varied foot and
arms drills the parade
culminated wi th the
march past at which the
Presidential Salute was
given.
“ A s y o u r C o m -
mander-in-Chief, and
on behalf of the people
of Guyana, I am proud
that you have opted to
serve your people and
your country,” Presi-
dent Ramotar told the
s o l d i e r s e ve n a s he
emphasised what was
required of them in the
execution of their duties.
He implored the soldiers
to be good role models to
their fellow youth in their
communities, particularly
in the face of increasing
t e m p t a t i o n s .
“Remember that you
are a soldier of the
Guyana Defence and
all of your activities must be
geared towards raising the image of
the GDF, both locally and internation-
ally,” he urged the soldiers.
Further, President Ramotar expressed
appreciation to the relatives of the new
soldiers for their patriotism and allowing
their relatives to serve in the GDF.
Addressing the new soldiers, Chief of
Staff, Commodore Gary Best, resoundingly
declared that there was no greater sacrifice
which a person can make, other than dedi-
cating his life to the defence of his nation.
To this end, he told them that they are the
most valued assets of the Force and urged
them to “serve the Force well and we
will serve you well in return.” In this
regard, the COS alluded to the Force’s com-
mitment to its soldiers in assuring academ-
ic education in addition to military skills.
“You must adopt a must–succeed atti-
tude,” he asserted.
He advised them that, as soldiers, their
constitutional duty required that they defend
Guyana and assist in the maintenance of law
and order. He urged too that they understand
that their ultimate mission was to keep
Guyana safe: safe from threats on its borders
and safe from internal threats. Additionally,
COS Best urged the soldiers to always obey
orders given by those in Command, protect the
resources of the Force and stick to the Standing
Operating Procedures. “Unity, defence and
security must be your strength and your
duty to your country must always come
first,” he added.
Immediately following the parade , a recep-
tion was held in the Lounge of the National
Cultural Centre during which the COS and
Senior Officers interacted with the recruits and
their relatives.
One other BRC is slated for this year.
Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best inspects the new soldiers during their parade