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Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2025

On Friday 16 May, personnel and teams from across Strategic Command came together to receive their Commander’s Commendation from General Sir Jim Hockenhull. ​​​​​​​

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This four-star award was given in recognition of outstanding work in support of Strategic Command and wider-MOD.  

General Sir Jim Hockenhull was pleased to welcome Strategic Command personnel from areas such as Defence Support, Permanent Joint Headquarters and Integrated Global Defence Network (IGDN). 

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Commander Strategic Command Commendations 

  • British Army Lieutenant Colonel R Weston 

  • Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander S Williams 

  • British Army Major S Johnson 

  • British Army Major M Wyldes  

  • Royal Air Force Squadron Leader L Bryden 

  • British Army Captain W Smith 

  • British Army Staff Sergeant P Spencer 

  • British Army Sergeant R Toner 

  • British Army Corporal T Harker 

  • Civil Service J Blackwood 

  • Civil Service M Darlow 

  • Civil Service J Froom 

  • Civil Service P Reid 

  • Civilian P Sadler 

Team Awards 

  • Defence Digital Strategic Networks, Computers and Communications (Strat NCC) Team 

  • Defence Academy Climate Change and Sustainability Lead Team 

  • Defence Support Chain Operations and Movements (DSCOM) Compassionate Cell - Joint Support

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Published 19 May 2025