Defence Secretary has confirmed that His Majesty
The King has approved the new appointment of First Sea Lord and
Chief of the Naval Staff.
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM is to be appointed as First
Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, and Aide-de-Camp to His
Majesty.
Defence Secretary , said:
“I warmly congratulate General Sir Gwyn Jenkins on his selection
as the next First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff. As the first
Royal Marine appointed to the role, this is a hugely significant
moment for the Royal Navy.
“General Jenkins is a proven leader with a distinguished career
in both the military and at the core of government. I know he
will deliver in this pivotal role, making Britain secure at home
and strong abroad.”
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
said:
“I am very pleased to welcome General Jenkins as the next First
Sea Lord.
“As one of the outstanding Royal Marines of his generation, he
brings with him a wealth of operational and organisational
expertise. His appointment reflects a Corps which is bound even
more tightly to the way the Royal Navy thinks, operates and
fights.
“In a more dangerous and demanding world, General Jenkins has the
instincts and ambition needed to continue the modernisation of
the Royal Navy, ensuring it can meet future threats and continue
to safeguard our nation's security and prosperity.”
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, said:
“It is an honour to be selected as the next First Sea Lord.
“I feel extremely privileged to lead the exceptional sailors and
marines of the Royal Navy at this pivotal time for UK Defence.
“Throughout my career, I have always been motivated by the vital
role the Royal Navy has in keeping our nation safe. To do that
now, we need to accelerate our return to a war fighting force
that is ready for conflict, expand our modernisation efforts and
deliver the Royal Navy our nation needs.”
