Joseph Aoun (general)
Joseph Aoun | |
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| جوزيف عون | |
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| 14th Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
| Assumed office 8 March 2017 | |
| President | Michel Aoun |
| Preceded by | Jean Kahwaji |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1964 Sin el Fil, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon |
| Alma mater | Lebanese Army Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Branch/service | Lebanese Army |
| Years of service | 1983–present |
| Rank | General |
Joseph Khalil Aoun (Arabic: جوزيف خليل عون) is a Lebanese military officer and Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces since 2017.
Career
Aoun joined the Lebanese army in 1983. He trained abroad, especially in the United States and Syria. He also underwent counter-terrorism training in the United States in 2008 and Lebanon in 2013. He headed the army's 9th Infantry Brigade since 2015.
On 8 March 2017, the Lebanese government appointed Joseph Aoun commander-in-chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, replacing Jean Kahwaji.[1]
Personal life
Joseph Aoun is married to Nehmat Nehmeh and father of two children Khalil and Nour. He is fluent in Arabic, French and English.[2]
References
- ^ Joseph Aoun | Official Website of the Lebanese Army
- ^ "Commanders". Retrieved 6 June 2017.
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