GDF paratroopers exhibit airborne precision at Grenada independence celebrations

Paratroopers from the 31 Special Forces Battalion of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) executed a precision airborne display during the 52nd Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Grenada on February 7, 2026. According to the GDF in its Facebook post, conducted before dignitaries, security forces and the Grenadian public, the display demonstrated a high level of training, coordination and discipline. The controlled descent and landing reflected the Squadron’s operational proficiency and highlighted Guyana’s contribution to regional military professionalism. The contingent was led by the Commanding Officer of the 31 Special Forces Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Loring Benons. It comprised Captain Ekundayo Jeffrey, Captain Kaya Dover, Staff Sergeant Chris Corbin, Sergeants Rock Watson, Rod Jeffrey and Keron Nyle, and Corporals Troy Miggins and Hosea Glen, it added. The GDF’s participation, it noted, carried regional significance, reflecting long-standing defence cooperation among Caribbean states through the Regional Security System (RSS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Such engagements reinforce interoperability, mutual support and collective security across the region. For Guyana, the participation also reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen defence ties across the Caribbean and to project solidarity during key national milestones in partner states. Feedback from the Grenadian public was overwhelmingly positive. Silvan Chan, a member of the Grenadian National Celebrations Committee, described the GDF personnel’s display as exceptionally well executed, noting that it fully achieved its intended objectives and was warmly received.