JOIN THE SKILLS TRAINING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TODAY!!! Do you want to enroll in an exciting, life changing programme that combines skills training, military discipline and internship opportunities? Then the Skills Training for Workforce Development Programme is just for you!!!! The Jamaica Defence Force and HEART/NSTA Trust are looking for young people between 17 and 25 who want to enroll in this Programme. We are currently seeking persons from Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine,

ON THE MARCH Today, we take a look back at the first drill session for the Skills Training for Workforce Development Programme. Our very enthusiastic trainees bravely rose to the challenge and we are very proud of the progress that they have made. Here is a look back at their drill session last week. #ForwardTogether #SkillsTraining #WorkforceDevelopment Video by Private Ramario Thomas, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force | Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing (JDF AW) on Friday October 30 changed its Land Force Digital Combat Uniform (DCU) to the dark blue naval version which was formerly worn only by the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard. The Change was necessary to bring more uniformity between the naval and air operational Units of the Maritime, Air and Cyber Command. "The new look has been generally liked and accepted by the soldiers", said Cpl Hugh Thompson from the JDF AW when asked for a comment. "Our traditi

ABOVE AND BEYOND The Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing performed another life-saving mission when they conducted a casualty evacuation of a female resident of Amity who was in urgent need of medical care. She was transported to the Black River Field Hospital for treatment. The Amity community is marooned and with no Landing Zones, the skilled aviators had to execute the recovery of the patient using a Vertical Extraction technique to the closest open field. The Jamaica Defence Force’s response to t

#Repost @jdfcoastguard —— The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard and JDF Air Wing typically collaborate in Search and Rescue operations. The Coast Guard utilizes vessels to cover maritime areas, while the Air Wing employs aircraft for aerial surveillance and locating individuals or vessels in distress. Here, the 2nd District JDF CG and JDF AW are conducting a casualty evacuation exercise for someone in need of emergency medical care. #2ndDistJDFCG #jdfaw #weflyforall | Jamaica Defence Force

A member of the Jamaica Defence Force was killed in a motor vehicle crash along Camp Road in Kingston early this morning. He has been identified as 23-year-old Everald Hendricks of Breadnut Walk, Ginger Hill in St Elizabeth. The police say he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a fence. Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20250528/jdf-soldier-killed-motor-vehicle-crash #GLNRToday | Jamaica Gleaner

A Jamaica Defence Force soldier, 26-year-old Private Fernando Dixon was killed in an attack along Molynes Road in St Andrew early Monday morning... Upset residents on Monday mounted fiery roadblocks along sections of Mountain View in St Andrew to protest a fatal police shooting… With new evidence showing a direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer, the National Council on Drug Abuse has issued a stark warning to Jamaicans about the dangers of alcohol misuse… IN SPORTS: Jamaica Premier L

The Jamaica Defence Force remains committed to assisting citizens affected by Hurricane Melissa — ensuring no Jamaican walks alone. #TheJDFisHere #Intheserviceofourcitizens #JamaicaDefenceForce #Recoveringtogether | Jamaica Defence Force