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Jamaica Defence Force

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Jamaica Defence Force

@JDFSoldier

Jamaica’s Defence Force, ready to and capable of protecting Jamaica’s national interests and the well-being of Jamaican citizens.

Up Park Camp, Kingston 5

Joined July 2013

Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 3, 2025
RELIEF Another team from El Salvador arrived in Jamaica last evening bringing relief supplies. The team will join the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief effort since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. #HumanitarianAssistanceandDisasterRelief #HurricaneMelissa
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 4, 2025
THANK YOU COLOMBIA The Government and people of Colombia donated relief supplies that were transported aboard two Jamaica Defence Force vessels that were sheltered by the Colombian Navy at the ARC Bolivar Naval Base in Cartegena during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 2, 2025
The Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing on a food drop mission transitioned to a CASEVAC to evacuate an elderly woman in need of care in Spring Garden Trelawny. #Weflyforall #HurricaneMelissa #JamaicaDefenceForce #Intheserviceofourfellowcitizens
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Oct 31, 2025
Reposted @armadacolombia The Jamaica Defence Force expresses our sincere gratitude to the Colombian Navy for sheltering our ships during the passage of of Hurricane Melissa. Due to the emergency caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, the #Cartegena took refuge
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Oct 31, 2025
FLYING HIGH, SAVING LIVES The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Kingston received a request on Thursday October 30, 2025 that a man was marooned in the Yallahs River. The man was swept away by flood waters during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 4, 2025
#PHOTOHIGHLIGHTS We share further highlights from Sunday’s arrival of relief supplies and service personnel from El Salvador. #HurricaneMelissa #JamaicaDefenceForce #Intheserviceofourfellowcitizens #HumanitarianAssistanceandDisasterRelief
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 10, 2025
#PHOTOHIGHLIGHTS The Government of El Salvador sent more relief supplies to assist Jamaica with its post Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Earlier today, they formally handed over a shipment of supplies at the Norman Manley International Airport. To date, El Salvador has
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Mar 25, 2022
Chief of Defence Staff Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman shares a lighthearted moment with His Royal Highness Prince William at the Jamaica Officers Club Today.
Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 6, 2025
The Maritime, Air & Cyber Command continues to push through in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, reaching communities still in need. From care packages and tarpaulins to clean water, every delivery brings hope as Jamaica rebuilds. All hands on deck!
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 10, 2025
Replying to @JDFSoldier
deployed over three aircraft carrying more than fifty (50) tonnes of humanitarian aid with more than 300 specialists in water rescue, medical response and disaster recovery operations. #HurricaneMelissa #JamaicaDefenceForce #Intheserviceofourfellowcitizens
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 5, 2025
MORE HELP IS COMING FOR JAMAICA Two vessels from the Dominican Republic docked at our ports earlier today carrying relief supplies for Jamaicans. The support by our defence partners have been tremendous since the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 5, 2025
🇯🇲🇯🇲🇸🇻🇸🇻DEPLOYED🇯🇲🇯🇲🇸🇻🇸🇻 With their spirits high and their mission clear, our brothers and sisters from El Salvador were deployed to carry out Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activities in Westmoreland, Trelawny and St. Elizabeth.
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Nov 4, 2025
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER More scenes from the erecting of the Samaritan’s Purse Field Hospital in Black River by the 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF). The Field Hospital will provide critical aid to the communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
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Jamaica Defence Force
@JDFSoldier
Aug 7, 2025
Chief of Defence Staff Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman arrives for the Grand Gala celebrations at the National Stadium. #Jamaica63 #IndependenceDay #Proudandfree
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