Commissioned in 1990, his early sea service was as an Officer of the Watch in HMS Leeds Castle, navigator of HMS Andromeda, command of HMS Blazer and then serving as operations officer in HMS Beaver. (pictured: Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB, Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff with Rupert Soames, CEO Serco Group plc) Serco’s Group Chief Executive Rupert Soames OBE is today signing the Armed Forces Covenant, committing the company to a further five years of support, with Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB, Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff. Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, read a prayer by Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596).. HRH The Countess of Wessex read Isaiah 55: 6-13; and Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce KG GCB OBE DL read Acts 27: 27-37. Naval career. Admiral Anthony David Radakin, CB. Commissioned in … Tony Radakin was appointed Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff in March 2018. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson also confirmed the following senior appointments to the top echelon of the Armed Services: When the fleet was deployed, the vice admiral would be in the leading portion or van, acting as the deputy to the admiral. ADC. Admiral Anthony David Radakin, CB. Admiral Sir Philip Andrew Jones, GCB, ADC, DL (born 14 February 1960) is a retired former senior Royal Navy officer. Vice Admiral Anthony David Radakin CB (born 10 November 1965) is a Royal Navy officer who served as Chief of Staff, UK Joint Forces Command until 28 February 2018, and on 27 March 2018 became Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff.. Commissioned in 1990, his early sea service was as an Officer of the Watch in HMS Leeds Castle, navigator of HMS Andromeda, command of HMS Blazer and then serving as the operations officer in HMS Beaver. He has served as First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the professional head of the Naval Service, since June 2019.He was Chief of Staff, Joint Forces Command from 2016 to 2018, and the Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff from 2018 to 2019. (pictured: Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB, Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff with Rupert Soames, CEO Serco Group plc) Serco's Group Chief Executive Rupert Soames OBE is today signing the Armed Forces Covenant, committing the company to a further five years of support, with Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB, Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff. Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB. Serco’s Group Chief Executive Rupert Soames OBE is today signing the Armed Forces Covenant, committing the company to a further five years of support, with Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB, Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff. Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB is to be promoted Admiral and appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, in succession to Admiral Sir Philip Jones. Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB is to be promoted Admiral and appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, in succession to Admiral Sir Philip Jones. Vice Admiral Anthony David Radakin CB (born 10 November 1965) is a Royal Navy officer who served as Chief of Staff, UK Joint Forces Command until 28 February 2018, and on 27 March 2018 became Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff.. Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB. Vice Admiral Nick Hine takes up the role from outgoing Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Tony Radakin. (born 10 November 1965) is a senior Royal Navy officer. ADC. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Naval career. Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB is to be promoted Admiral and appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, in succession to Admiral Sir Philip Jones. Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB signs the Armed Foces Covenant with Sir Rupert Soames of Serco Picture: Ian Hargreaves (180622-1_covenant) The Royal Navy say that the Second Sea Lord is responsible for overseeing all people matters in the Royal Navy – recruiting, training, sport, diversity, welfare and support for families – as well as bases and facilities. Vice Admiral Tony Radakin CB Tony Radakin was appointed Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff in March 2018.