RAYMOND King, pictured, the newly appointed deputy commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, will act as the commander of the organisation as Commodore Tellis Bethel goes on three months vacation leave today. According to memorandums seen by The Tribune, Commodore Bethel will be on leave until January 15, 2020. Meanwhile, Captain Samuel Evans, the deputy commander of the force, has retired effective October 4, according to a memorandum. Commander King was appointed deputy commander on October 7. He joined the RBDF as a recruit in January 1987. Over his career he has served as midshipman, acting sub-lieutenant, sub lieutenant, senior lieutenant, lieutenant commander and commanding officer of HMBS Nassau. He has also served as administration and human resources officer at the RBDF Coral Harbour Base.

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