12 September 2017
For the first time since World War II, the Wales and Western England Naval Region will be commanded by a Brigadier. Brigadier Graeme ‘Jock’ Fraser MBE Royal Marines brings a wealth of experience to the region ranging from his peace-keeping, disaster-relief, military and diplomatic roles in Arctic environments as well as in the Caribbean, West Africa, Middle East and the USA. Effectively the Naval Attaché for the region, his responsibilities include the coordination of Naval Service support to the civil authorities in time of crises; liaising with the civic community; coordinating arrangements for Royal Navy and foreign warships visiting commercial ports; representing the Royal Navy at ceremonies and public events and supporting numerous Regular Navy, Royal Marines and Maritime Reserve units in the region. The Brigadier was awarded the MBE in December 2015 for his role over two years with the Joint Forces Headquarters, the UK’s extremely high readiness headquarters, engaged in military responses to a range of crises around the globe.
The Lord-Lieutenant welcomed the Brigadier to the City on the third day of his command at Naval Regional Headquarters at HMS FLYING FOX.