Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Anthony Getfield exemplifies dedication and diligence in all his endeavors. Born on February 6, 1971, in Kingston, Jamaica, he is the son of Mr. Ransford Getfield and Ms. Gurmalyn Anglin. Warrant Officer Getfield is married to Cynthia and is the proud father of two daughters, Britney and Brianna. He is a devout Christian and an active member of the Eleven Miles New Testament Church of God.

Warrant Officer Class 1 Getfield received his primary education at Wait-a-Bit Primary School and completed his secondary education at Holmwood Technical High School. He furthered his academic achievements by earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Security Administration and Management from the Caribbean Maritime University, Jamaica.

He enlisted in the Jamaica Defence Force in 1991 and, upon successfully completing his Basic Recruit Training, was assigned to the Second Battalion Jamaica Regiment (2JR). WO1 Getfield has had the honor of participating in numerous military courses, both domestically and internationally, including the Warrant Officer Course, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Course (USA), First Sergeant Course (USA), Small Arms Course (UK), and training on the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking of Firearms and Ammunition, among others.

In March 1995, he deployed to Haiti as a Lance Corporal for Operation Restore Comfort and was subsequently awarded the United Nations Medal for his service there, in addition to several other honors, including the Diamond Jubilee, Queen Platinum Jubilee, General Service Medal, Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct, Commendation Medal of Excellence, and the Meritorious Medal, along with the First and Second Bars to the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct. In 2009, he served with Alpha Company of the Second Battalion Jamaica Regiment during the Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago. Following this deployment, he was assigned to the New Castle Training Depot (now known as the Caribbean Infantry Training Centre) as a Training Instructor for approximately six years. In 2004, he transferred to the Provost Unit as a Provost Sergeant, and in 2008, he was reassigned to 2JR as a Staff Sergeant.

His career progression continued as he was transferred to the Combat Support Battalion in 2011, where he served as a Permanent Staff Instructor at 3JR (NR). Two and a half years later, he took on the role of Company Sergeant Major of ‘A’ Company at 1JR. Between 2011 and 2018, he has held various positions across these battalions, including CSM of the Combat Support Battalion Headquarters, and made contributions to 1JR, 2JR, and DSM CITC, respectively. From 2020 to 2022, he served as Regimental Sergeant Major at the JDF Air Wing, then at the 10th Battalion, and subsequently at the 2nd District JDF Coast Guard as Regulating Master Chief. Currently, he serves as the Conductor for the Support Brigade.

WO1 Anthony Getfield draws strength from the scripture Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”