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HomeIn 2019, Commodore (Cdre) Antonette Wemyss-Gorman became the highest-ranking female officer in the Jamaica Defence Forces (JDF). Cdre Wemyss-Gorman is now the Force Executive Officer (second in command) of the JDF. (Photo courtesy of U.S. SOUTHCOM)

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In 2019, Commodore (Cdre) Antonette Wemyss-Gorman became the highest-ranking female officer in the Jamaica Defence Forces (JDF). Cdre Wemyss-Gorman is now the Force Executive Officer (second in command) of the JDF. (Photo courtesy of U.S. SOUTHCOM)

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In 2019, Commodore (Cdre) Antonette Wemyss-Gorman became the highest-ranking female officer in the Jamaica Defence Forces (JDF). Cdre Wemyss-Gorman is now the Force Executive Officer (second in command) of the JDF. (Photo courtesy of U.S. SOUTHCOM)

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