The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is the military of the Bahamas. Since the Bahamas does not have an army or an air force, its navy composes the entirety of its armed forces.

The Coast Guard Liaison Officer is the U.S. Government’s representative for all Coast Guard issues in the Bahamas with the exception of the counter-drug mission which falls under the responsibility of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and …

Jan 12, 2025 · MIAMI — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter William Flores transferred 37 Cubans to Bahamian authorities, Sunday, after two separate rescues off The Bahamas. A Coast Guard Auxiliary aircrew from Air Station Miami notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders, Thursday, of a group of people waving their arms in distress on Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas.

In 2022, despite facing numerous challenges, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force remained steadfast in protecting our sovereign waters. Together, we resolutely fulfilled our vital mandate, ensuring our nation’s security.

Nov 13, 2024 · Recently, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) reached a historic milestone with its first-ever port call at the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach. This significant event marked another chapter in the long-standing and mutually beneficial partnership between the U.S. Coast Guard and the RBDF, focused on maintaining maritime safety and ...

Jun 10, 2024 · The crews of Coast Guard Cutter Raymond Evans and Cutter Richard Etheridge transferred 109 people to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Sunday, following an interdiction near Anguilla Cay, Bahamas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP-AMO) aircrews notified Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders of a migrant ...

Jul 17, 2023 · MIAMI – Coast Guard crews transferred 275 people to Bahamian authorities, Monday, following the interdiction of a migrant vessel in Bahamian waters. The Coast Guard and its Homeland Security Task Force - Southeast partners will continue to maintain presence in the air and at sea to detect and deter migrants who attempt to unlawfully enter the U.S.

2 days ago · The Bahamas - February 07, 2025 On February 7, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted 16 Cuban migrants approximately 15 miles southwest of Gun Cay, Bahamas. The individuals were safely ...

2 days ago · The U.S. Coast Guard has repatriated a group of 16 Cuban rafters on Tuesday after their attempt to reach Florida's shores was thwarted by authorities. Last Friday, a Coast Guard crew intercepted the "makeshift vessel" carrying the Cubans approximately 15 miles southwest of Gun Cay, in the Bahamas, according to a statement from the agency.. Prior to the interception, the HC-144 crew from the ...

Jan 27, 2022 · The U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) intercepted 88 Haitians aboard an overloaded sail freighter, Jan. 21. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and was forward-deployed to Operation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos located a blue and …