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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Nicole McBride

Defence chief bids farewell after 40 years in Royal Navy

The outgoing head of the UK’s armed forces, Sir Tony Radakin, has emphasised that the nation’s relationship with Nato needs to be ‘preserved and celebrated’ following his retirement from the Royal Navy after 40 years of service.

Sir Tony rose to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) four years ago after decades of service both ashore and afloat, including on HMS Blazer and the frigate HMS Norfolk.

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