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The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF)<\/a> advises that Officer Candidate Training Course 2501<\/a> will conduct a live-fire training exercise at the Crabbs Training Area<\/a> from January 5-9, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.<\/p>

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A night live-fire exercise will take place on Thursday, January 8, concluding by 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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