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Royal Marines General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord - the first time in centuries that a non-sailor has been in charge of the Royal Navy.
Gen Sir Gwyn, who served as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from August 2022 to June 2024, was confirmed in the role by Defence Secretary John Healey.
He takes over from Admiral Sir Ben Key, who was removed from his duties earlier this month after the Ministry of Defence confirmed he is under investigation over allegations of misconduct.
It said he then later oversaw the rejection of UK resettlement applications from hundreds of Afghan commandos who served alongside the Regiment.
Gen Sir Gwyn will now serve as the head of the Royal Navy, Chief of the Naval Staff and Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty the King.
Gen Sir Gwyn, who served as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from August 2022 to June 2024, was confirmed in the role by Defence Secretary John Healey.
He takes over from Admiral Sir Ben Key, who was removed from his duties earlier this month after the Ministry of Defence confirmed he is under investigation over allegations of misconduct.
It said he then later oversaw the rejection of UK resettlement applications from hundreds of Afghan commandos who served alongside the Regiment.
Gen Sir Gwyn will now serve as the head of the Royal Navy, Chief of the Naval Staff and Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty the King.
