The Tribune

CHIEF Petty Officers Ian Morley and Allan Francis were both hailed as “guardians of our heritage” after they officially retired from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. Both senior enlisted officers were recognised for their dedicated services during a special ceremony on December 9 at Coral Harbour Base. Several individuals, including Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Force, commanding officer, base maintenance team (BMT); and Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux, training officer, brought brief remarks, and thanked them for their services over the years.

CPO Francis enlisted as a marine recruit in 1985, and has served in numerous key departments which included squadron, supply, headquarters (public relations section) and engineer. CPO Morley enlisted as a marine recruit in 1984. He has also served in essential areas such as squadron, supply, training, military police and force protection unit and headquarters.