Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and former Royal Marines officer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 27/03/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Aberdeen, Scotland |
Latest News about Alistair Carns
01/09/2025
Alistair Carns was appointed Minister for the Armed Forces, expanding his responsibilities within the UK Ministry of Defence. The move built on his earlier role as Minister for Veterans and People, which he had held since July 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alistair Scott Carns |
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| Nickname | Action Man |
Personal Life
| Residence | Grew up in tough, working-class area of Aberdeen |
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Family
| Parents | Raised by single mother |
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| Siblings | One of five siblings |
| Children | Two boys, one daughter |
| Pets | Red fox lab named Maverick |
Career
| Military |
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| Political |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/AlistairCarns |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Re-enlisted as Royal Marines reservist in November 2024 after resigning commission in May 2024 | |
| 2. Climbed Mount Everest in under five days without acclimatising in May (year not specified) | |
| 3. First DSO to feature King Charles's cypher, received July 2025 | |
| 4. Joined military at 19, served 24 years rising from junior ranks to Colonel | |
| 5. Gulf deployment in 2001 boarding oil smuggler ships pre-9/11 |