Myat Hein
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Lieutenant General Myat Hein is a Burmese general and the current commander of Myanmar Air Force. As such he is titled as the Commander-in-Chief (Air).[1]
During 2001, Myat Hein held the rank of colonel and served in the post of Chief of Staff (Air).[2] The following year, Myat Hein remained as Chief of Staff (Air) but had been promoted to brigadier general.[3] By 2003 he had been appointed Commander-in-Chief (Air) and held the rank of major general.[4] During his time as the Air Force commander, Myat Hein has maintained close links with China[5] and India.[6]
Myat Hain is married to Daw Htwe Htwe Nyunt.[7]
The European Union has ordered that Myat Hein's funds be frozen inside its juristiction.[8]
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Myint Swe |
Commander-in-Chief (Air) of the Myanmar Air Force c. 2003 - present |
Incumbent |