A SIGNIFICANT career milestone was achieved by ten senior non-commissioned officers of the Guyana Defence Force on Tuesday with their formal ascension to the rank of Warrant Officer. Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, bestowed the rank insignia during a formal ceremony.
The occasion celebrated the dedication and professionalism of these soldiers, with Senior Officers, their colleagues and close family members.

Badged on Tuesday were Warrant Officers Class One (ag) Eon Winter, Odellie Dos Santos and Mark Yaw; Warrant Officers Class Two Reon Nedd and Cliff Johnson as well as Warrant Officers Class Two (ag) Leon Martin, Ornie Smith, and Ryan Scott. Also decorated with their new badges of rank were Chief Petty Officers (ag) Cordel McKenzie and Eversley Jacobs.

CDS Brigadier Khan delivered congratulatory remarks, emphasising the importance of leadership, discipline and teamwork. He highlighted the historical significance of the rank of Warrant Officer and its origins in the Royal Navy of the 1820s, noting that Warrant Officers were pivotal in leadership and mentoring young officers. The CDS reminded the WOs that their promotion was earned through dedication and excellence.

The CDS stated, “Your elevation is not automatic but a testament to your unwavering commitment to professionalism. You must now lead with integrity and serve as the standard bearers of the Force.”
This event depicts the Force’s commitment to the principles of hard work and dedication which remain critical to its values of leadership and professionalism.