Kelvin Khong
Kelvin Khong | |
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| Born | 18 January 1976 Singapore |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Service/ | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Years of service | 1995–2024 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | Chief of Air Force Chief of Staff – Joint Staff Chief of Staff – Air Staff Commander, Air Combat Command Head, Air Plans Department Head, Operational Development Group Air Combat Command Branch Head, Air Operations Department Head, Air Operations Department Branch Head, Joint Operations Department Commanding Officer, 149 Squadron |
| Awards | See awards |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London (MEng) Air Command and Staff College (MMOAS) International Institute for Management Development (MBA) |
| Children | 3 |
Kelvin Khong Boon Leong PPA(E) PPA(P) PBS (Chinese: 康文良; pinyin: Kāng Wénliáng, born 18 January 1976) is a Singaporean former major-general who served as Chief of Air Force from 2019 to 2024.[1][2][3]
Education[edit]
Khong was educated at Hwa Chong Junior College before he was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship in 1995.[4] He also attended the Singapore Youth Flying Club where he was the best Trainee.[4]
Khong graduated from the Imperial College London in 1999 with a Master of Engineering with first class honours degree. In 2007, he attended the United States Air Command and Staff College and graduated with a Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree in 2008. He subsequently completed a Master of Business Administration with honours degree at the International Institute for Management Development in 2012.[5]
Military career[edit]
Khong enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1995 and served in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as a F-16 and F-15SG pilot.
Khong was commanding officer of 149 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force.[6] In 2019, he succeeded Mervyn Tan as Chief of Air Force.[1] Khong was succeeded by Kelvin Fan as Chief of Air Force on 22 March 2024.[7]
Awards and decorations[edit]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold), in 2020.[8]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Silver), in 2014.[9]
Long Service Medal (Military), in 2020.[8]
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
Ordre national du Mérite (Officier), 23 May 2022. For significant contributions towards enhancing bilateral defence ties between the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).[10]
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, 8 February 2023. For distinguished service in fostering the military relationship between the Republic of Singapore and Australia through strategic vision, outstanding personal commitment and exceptional leadership, and in recognition of his role in supporting Australia during times of great need.[11]
Air Force Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class - Indonesia[12]
Commander of the Legion of Merit, USA[13]
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[14][15]
Courageous Commander of The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (P.G.A.T.)[16]
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Personal life[edit]
Khong is married with two sons and a daughter.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Ng, Charmaine (22 March 2019). "RSAF welcomes new chief, BG Kelvin Khong, with change of command parade". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ Zannia, Neyla (23 February 2019). "BG Kelvin Khong Boon Leong to take over as Chief of Air Force". The Online Citizen. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "New Chief of Air Force Takes Command". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Treat in the sky for pilots' families". The Straits Times. 3 September 1995. p. 23. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ a b "MINDEF Singapore". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Chow, Jermyn (30 June 2011). "149 soars despite less flying time". The Straits Times. pp. B5.
- ^ "Change in Chief of Air Force". MINDEF. 20 February 2024.
- ^ a b Singapore, Prime Minister's Office (22 November 2021). "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "This year's National Day Award winners". The Straits Times. 9 August 2014. pp. D6.
- ^ "Singapore Chief of Air Force Major-General Kelvin Khong awarded the title of "Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite"". La France à Singapour. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "Australian Gazette".
- ^ "Kasau Anugrahkan Bintang Swa Bhuana Paksa Utama Kepada CAF RSAF". @militer.udara on Instagram (in Indonesian). 15 March 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "CSAF Brown meets Singapore Maj. Gen. Khong". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ให้แก่นายทหารต่างประเทศ ๑. พลโท เมลวิน ออง (Melvyn Ong) ๒. พลอากาศตรี เคลวิน คอง บุน เหลียง (Kelvin Khong Boon Leong) (PDF) (in Thai). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Conferred the Royal Decoration of Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand". @TheRSAF on Twitter. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Agong kurnia 292 pingat kepada tentera, termasuk dua penerima negara asing". MyMetro (in Malay). 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- Living people
- Singaporean people of Chinese descent
- Chiefs of the Republic of Singapore Air Force
- Hwa Chong Institution alumni
- Alumni of Imperial College London
- Air Command and Staff College alumni
- International Institute for Management Development alumni
- Recipients of the Long Service Medal (Military) (Singapore)
- Recipients of the Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Tentera)
- 1976 births
- 21st-century Singaporean people
- Honorary Officers of the Order of Australia