Royal Marine, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins Appointed First Sea Lord

British general named navy chief despite reported cover

Gwyn Jenkins is alleged to have overseen the rejection of thousands of resettlement applications of former Afghan soldiers who might know something about potential war crimes by U.K. special forces.

Senior general Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed new Royal Navy chief

King Charles approved Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins to take over the role as First Sea Lord from Adm Sir Ben Key.

Top special forces general Gwyn Jenkins named as head of the Royal Navy

The Royal Marine replaces Admiral Sir Benjamin Key as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

Royal Marine, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed First Sea Lord

For the first time in its history, the professional head of the Royal Navy will be a Royal Marine. The MoD confirmed the appointment today, and he will take over from the temporary 1SL, Vice Admiral Martin Connell, shortly. Jenkins’ arrival follows the early departure of Admiral Sir Ben Key, who was forced to step […] The post Royal Marine, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins appointed First Sea Lord first appeared on Navy Lookout.

RN head to be non-sailor! | The Australian Naval Institute

The next First Sea Lord is not a naval officer – an unprecedented move. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, a Royal Marines officer, has taken over as the professional head of the Royal Navy. This marks the first time in centuries that the position has been held by a non-sailor, Forces News reports. The role of […]

General Gwyn Jenkins confirmed as UK Royal Navy chief

Senior military officer and former commander of UK Special Forces Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed as the new head of the Royal Navy.The post General Gwyn Jenkins confirmed as UK Royal Navy chief appeared first on Naval Technology.