(U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)

To my knowledge, this is the first and only time we had the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in our Photo Of The Day. Above you see one of their members, as he provides security with his M4 carbine during a realistic training event with Green Berets from the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in The Bahamas in May 2022.

The Sailors and Marines who took part in the Joint Combined Exchange Training event were trained in pistol and rifle marksmanship, first aid, close-quarters battle, mission planning, and interdiction at sea.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is the military force of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. It was established in 1980, shortly after the country gained independence from Britain. The RBDF is responsible for safeguarding the territorial integrity of The Bahamas, protecting its people, and defending its maritime borders.

The RBDF has three main branches: the Commando Squadron, the Patrol Squadron, and the Air Wing. The Commando Squadron is responsible for conducting amphibious and land-based operations, while the Patrol Squadron conducts maritime patrols and enforces maritime laws.

20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) observe Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) members hone their marksmanship skills on a flat range in Nassau,

20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) work with Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) members with marksmanship at a flat range.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) members conduct an open-water interdiction of migrants portrayed by 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets during their culmination exercise.

Members of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force patrol along a beachline while training with Soldiers from the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in The Bahamas.

20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) members conduct a swim test and water safety training.

20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) members conduct watercraft capsize and water safety drills.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) members conduct close-quarter battle (CQB) drills.

Here is the RBDF website: www.rbdf.gov.bs

Source: 20th Special Forces Group [Airborne]