Royal Bahamas Defence Force Able Seaman Sweeting stands at parade rest during the closing ceremony for Tradewinds 2022 in Belize City, Belize, on May 20, 2022. The Defence Act mandates the Royal Bahamas Defence Force defend The Bahamas, protect its territorial integrity, patrol its waters, provide assistance in times of disaster, maintain order in conjunction with the law enforcement agencies of The Bahamas, and carry out any such duties as determined by the National Security Council. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan L. Noel)