 He went on to be Commander Air of the amphibious assault ship in 2006, Commanding Officer Commando Helicopter Force in 2008 and Capability Director at Joint Helicopter Command in July 2012.After that he became Commanding Officer Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in September 2015, and Commander Joint Helicopter Command in April 2017.He has now retired from the Royal Navy, handing over command of Joint Helicopter Command in March 2020.