Rear Adm. John Martin assumed the role of chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) on November 30, 2015. In 2016, the Navy celebrated its 75th anniversary. During his three-year tenure, the Navy is promoting enhanced combat capability and preparing itself for the delivery of new vessels that will aid in conducting maritime tasks in the 2020s and beyond. Martin also sits on the boards of the Whole of Government Radio Network and the Customs Investment Board. He became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2003, after becoming a member in 1996.
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