NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames addressed the New Entry 55 & Woman Entry 24 Passing Out Parade at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base on May 18, 2018 at which there were 111 recruits who completed18 weeks of basic New Entry training.  Minister Dames is pictured seated centre, with Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel, centre left.  Minister Dames is also inspecting the guard, and presenting awards to Marine Recruit Phenton Miller, winner of Training Officer Award; Marine Recruit William Murphy, winner of Best Male Recruit Award; and Marine Recruit Christin Reckley, winner of Best Female Recruit Award.  (BIS Photos/Derek Smith)