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Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
As a Navy man, I welcome the first ever Marine to head the Service. But I don't envy him
So now we have a new First Sea Lord – the head of the Royal Navy, also known as the Chief of the Naval Staff. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins will be the 43rd person to assume this position since the title changed from First Naval Lord in 1904. He is also the first Royal Marine to get the job, and therefore the first one who has not commanded a warship. For those stuck in 1904 this will be a problem. Most, me included, see a highly capable officer with a breadth of combat experience that would leave most warship captains, me included, in the dust. Historically, in any case, it's only fair to let a Marine command the RN. Back in Napoleonic times the Royal Marines were broken up into small parties carried as part of a warship's crew and under the command of the ship's captain. To add insult to injury, on paper the parties were assembled into larger formations requiring colonels and generals to command them. Though these colonels and generals were not normally required to do any duty their salaries were still paid, usually as a lucrative perk given to serving naval officers on top of their regular pay. Uniform and history aside, Jenkins has got one hell of a job to do. The unfortunate departure of his predecessor will be a mere pinprick given the mountain he now has to climb. He is taking over a 30,000-person company that has been under-resourced for the last three decades and which attracts disproportionate attention when things go wrong. Threats to the UK and our interests are climbing fast; evidence that resources will increase to match this is not. This creates a political minefield that will take all his special forces training to navigate – and that's before we even get to the risk to our ships and people due to lack of funds. Given that he has been the victim of one leak campaign already, and is the subject of an ongoing investigation, he at least will not need to be reminded that he takes over during an unusually vicious period of inter-service rivalry. With the powers of the next Chief of Defence Staff set to increase under the new strategic headquarters construct, he will be keen to set about managing that relationship so he can lead the navy 'up and out'. The Royal Navy's reputation as a fighting force at sea remains good, as it should. No matter how thin it has become, it finds a way to punch above its weight. However, looking at what would happen to the Senior Service in the early days of a serious fight will worry Jenkins profoundly, especially as the Carrier Strike Group gets ever closer to the missile-haunted Red Sea. On a more positive note there are some exciting build programs in train for him to oversee, including two new classes of frigates and new nuclear submarines. Uncrewed systems are being developed at a decent rate but the system that allows smaller companies to compete here needs a complete overhaul. Without enough money, he should recognise this as a cheap(er) way to increase lethality and mass. The role of the Royal Marine Commandos will also need careful handling given the near total disappearance of the ships required to put them ashore in decent numbers. Nothing is safe from the Treasury knife these days but Jenkins will be perfectly placed to ensure this core element of Naval fighting power not just survives but continues to excel. The General may find himself alone fighting the Navy's corner in the not too distant future, as the other Service chiefs change over and dark blue uniforms disappear. It's to be hoped he's ready for that. It's a wonderful privilege to lead what was once the world's pre-eminent fighting force but the baggage that comes with the job is heavy. In General Gwyn we have a first class leader to steer our ship through this, irrespective of his uniform. He has the best job title in the world but perhaps also the hardest task. I wish him fair winds and following seas: but I fear he may not get them.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Woman charged for cruelty and exploitation of an elderly man
JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) — A woman was arrested in connection with cruelty and exploitation of an elderly man after stealing over $40,000 from his bank account for five months, authorities said. Betty Fulton, 58, was arrested and booked into the Jeff Davis Parish Jail for the following charges: cruelty to the infirmed, exploitation of the infirmed and theft, authorities said. According to police, they arrested Fulton on March 31 after responding to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of North Main Street. Upon arrival, officers said they discovered Fulton arguing with another man regarding the care of an elderly man who lived inside the residence. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now During the investigation, it was revealed that the elderly man seemed to be malnourished and was living in unclean conditions. The officers then transported him to the nearest hospital for a medical evaluation, authorities said. Later on, authorities said they discovered Fulton checked out the elderly man out of a local nursing home against doctors' orders five months prior, and had been withdrawing multiple transactions totaling over $40,000 from the man's bank accounts since. Louisiana Supreme Court suspends prominent Baton Rouge attorney Ronald Haley 'Emotional support' tigers seized from Nevada home USDA: Most states failing SNAP deadlines—but not Louisiana Medal of Honor recipient briefly removed from Naval History website Divided Supreme Court sides with Trump to block teacher grants Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Proposed ‘Segus Jolivette Act' heading to the legislature
BATON ROUGE, La. () — Last summer, Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette that began with an attempt to serve an arrest warrant to . Since the loss of Jolivette, law enforcement and lawmakers have been hard at work creating the 'Segus Jolivette Act.' The bill would require harsher sentences for repeat violent offenders, with a third conviction resulting in a mandatory sentence that is at least 50% of the maximum penalty for a first-time offense, and a fourth conviction leading to at least 75%. It would also allow a jury to hear about prior convictions in court. The law was , who said Hurst would have been in jail if this law was in effect, and so the standoff in Jeanerette would have never taken place. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'I think that we should name this law, this sentencing law, after Segus Jolivette,' Judice said. 'He gave his life selflessly. Think about what he was doing. He was negotiating with a four-time convicted felon to surrender on 13 felony forms. And to let those people in that trailer go. How much selfless can you get?' Judice's idea caught the attention of (R-Breaux Bridge). 'I actually gave him a call and said that's some legislation that I'd love to run,' Boyer said. 'And we basically had a couple of conversations, and I got with our Criminal Justice Committee staff. And we started putting it together.' Alexis Jolivette shares her passion for the act named after her late husband. 'The Segus Jolivette Act is to never have another family feel this type of pain that my family is enduring,' she said. 'Unfortunately, a part of this still really hurts because at the end of the day I'll forever have this feeling that it shouldn't have happened. And this is definitely a part of just turning our pain into purpose.' Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette Honored by Louisiana State Police As for the current state of the bill, it is ready to be presented some time in the upcoming legislative session, which starts this month. Boyer said he will present the bill to the Criminal Justice Committee as it begins its journey to the governor's desk. 'As a former state trooper, it just it always hits home when anybody loses their life in the line of duty,' Boyer said. 'And anything that we can do to prevent this from happening again is extremely important and critical for us. So, you know, I'm looking forward to trying to get this legislation all the way through.' Read the text of the bill below: Document_1394235Download Louisiana Supreme Court suspends prominent Baton Rouge attorney Ronald Haley 'Emotional support' tigers seized from Nevada home USDA: Most states failing SNAP deadlines—but not Louisiana Medal of Honor recipient briefly removed from Naval History website Divided Supreme Court sides with Trump to block teacher grants Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
