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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Commander Defence Force (Acting) Captain Tellis Bethel receives a pre-flight safety brief from U.S. Army Sgt. Mike Morelli of the Rhode Island National Guard before an aerial survey of New Providence and the Exuma Cays, in preparation for the upcoming Exercise Marlin Shield. Marlin Shield promotes interoperability between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH) and allows both nations to combat terrorism and illicit trafficking in the Caribbean region. (RBDF photo by Able Seaman Drissen Brennen/Released)
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Coral Harbour (RBDF) – The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, U.S. Northern Command, and U.S. Special Operations Command North, continue its preparation efforts to execute Exercise MARLIN SHIELD culminating the second week in May, 2016. The Commander Defence Force (Acting) Captain Tellis Bethel took to the air for a reconnaissance flight of the designated training areas for Exercise Marlin Shield.
The exercise aims for the RBDF and U.S to actively practice interoperability and bilateral operations through maritime and land-based training at remote locations throughout The Bahamas. This engagement is designed to enhance the Defence Force’s capabilities and competencies in national security initiatives with its regional partners for an improved maritime domain presence within its area of responsibility.
Commander Defence Force (Acting) Captain Tellis Bethel prepares for an aerial survey of New Providence and the Exuma Cays, in preparation for the upcoming Exercise Marlin Shield exercise. Marlin Shield promotes interoperability between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH) and allows both nations to combat terrorism and illicit trafficking in the Caribbean region. (RBDF photo by Able Seaman Drissen Brennen/Released)
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“The geographically dispersed island nation of The Bahamas is a key transshipment point for goods, both licit and illicit, entering the U.S. and creates challenges for Bahamians in enforcing sovereignty and responding to security threats,” said U.S. Department of Defense spokesperson. “MARLIN SHIELD aims to actively exercise ways to combat these challenges hand-in-hand.
The strong collaborative partnership with the Bahamas is critical to both North America and hemispheric security. Additionally, the partnership between The Bahamas and the U.S. is a relationship based on trust, mutual benefit and mutual respect for sovereignty.This strong partnership is significantly demonstrated by U.S. Northern Command’s, and U.S. Special Operations Command North’s commitment for the successful execution of Exercise Marlin Shield.
Commander Defence Force (Acting) Captain Tellis Bethel reiterated that “the MARLIN SHIELDthe MARLIN SHIELD training exercise complements the decentralization strategy of the Defence Force, and will ensure that the Defence Force continues to build operational capacity through reginal partner engagements.”
Commander Defence Force (Acting) Captain Tellis Bethel greets U.S. Army Sgt. Mike Morelli of the Rhode Island National Guard before an aerial survey of New Providence and the Exuma Cays, in preparation for the upcoming Exercise Marlin Shield. Marlin Shield promotes interoperability between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH) and allows both nations to combat terrorism and illicit trafficking in the Caribbean region. (RBDF photo by Able Seaman Drissen Brennen/Released)
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The Royal Bahama Defence Force, and U.S. Special Operations Forces conduct a simulated interdiction during Exercise Marlin Shield in New Providence, Bahamas, May 07, 2016. Marlin Shield promotes interoperability between the RBDF, U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Special Operations Command North and allows both nations to combat terrorism and illicit trafficking in the Caribbean region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc Onier O Vargas/Released)
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