October 18, 201114 yr From DefenseNews [excerpt] Adm. Sir Mark StanhopeBritain's First Sea Lord Published: 17 October 2011 Since becoming First Sea Lord in July 2009, Adm. Sir Mark Stanhope has been confronted with reviews and budget cuts as Britain works to retire its national debt. The career submariner faces his toughest challenge in protecting his force from deep cuts while mapping its future. A last-minute reversal by government before the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) cost the service its fixed-wing aircraft, strike carriers and five warships.
October 18, 201114 yr Regardless of what you think of the incumbent, "First Sea Lord" remains an awesome job title.
October 18, 201114 yr Author Regardless of what you think of the incumbent, "First Sea Lord" remains an awesome job title. It does so.
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