Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, enters a vintage car, which was on display during the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) 60th Anniversary Celebrations held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29. There were several vehicles on display for patrons to view during the event.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, enters a vintage car, which was on display during the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) 60th Anniversary Celebrations held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29. There were several vehicles on display for patrons to view during the event.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, pins the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Caribbean Realm) on to Lance Corporal McKenzie, who is the only female to receive the Queen’s Medal this year from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The award ceremony took place at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29 during the JDF’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations. This medal is awarded to service members of the Regular and Reserve Force, who completed 18 years of service on February 6, 2022. It is the fourth Jubilee Medal created for The Queen and the seventh official Jubilee Medal to be awarded by a monarch.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) rides in a vintage Land Rover as he inspects the parade during the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF’s) 60th Anniversary Celebrations at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Friday (July 29). He is accompanied by JDF Parade Commander Colonel Blidgen, and Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Wemyss Gorman (in back).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon Dr. Horace Chang (centre), pins the Medal of Honour for General Service on members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) during the Force’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations held at Up Park Camp in Kingston on July 29. Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Wemyss Gorman. This medal is awarded to officers and members of the JDF, who have been engaged in military operations overseas or in other areas as may be specified by the Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Chief of Defence Staff.
