By Zoila Palma: The Belize Defence Force (BDF) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday as Warrant Officer Class 1 Dee-Ancor Reyes officially became the first woman to serve as the Force Sergeant Major (FSM), the highest position attainable by an enlisted soldier without becoming a commissioned officer.
Reyes assumed the role from Warrant Officer Class 1 Wilfredo Majano during the Belize Defence Force’s Intake #69 passing-out ceremony, held on July 15, 2026.
As Force Sergeant Major, Reyes will serve as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commander of the Belize Defence Force, providing guidance on discipline, standards, training, morale, and the welfare of soldiers across the BDF.
The ceremony also welcomed 134 new recruits from Intake #69, who successfully completed 18 weeks of intensive military training before beginning their service to Belize.
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By Zoila Palma: The Belize Defence Force (BDF) marked a historic milestone on Wednesday as Warrant Officer Class 1 Dee-Ancor Reyes officially became the first woman to serve as the Force Sergeant Major (FSM), the highest position attainable by an enlisted soldier without becoming a commissioned officer. Reyes assumed the role from Warrant Officer Class
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