Joseph Aoun (military officer)
Joseph Khalil Aoun (Arabic: جوزيف خليل عون) is a Lebanese military officer and Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces since 2017.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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| Preceded by Jean Kahwaji |
Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces 2017–present |
Incumbent |
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