Jean Kahwaji
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| Jean Kahwaji | |
|---|---|
| Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 30 August 2008 | |
| President | Michel Suleiman |
| Preceded by | Michel Suleiman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1953 (age 59) Ayn Ebel – Qada of Bint Jbeil |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Lebanese Army Military Academy |
| Religion | Maronite Church |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Service/branch | Lebanese Army |
| Years of service | 1973-present |
| Rank | General |
Jean Kahwaji is chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Career
Kahwaji joined the army in 1973, he was trained abroad especially in the USA and Italy. He also underwent anti-terrorism training in Germany in 2006, as well as in Italy. He headed the army's 12th Infantry Brigade since 2002.[citation needed]
On 30 August 2008, the Lebanese government appointed Brigadier-General Jean Kahwaji to be chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, replacing Michel Suleiman,[1] who in May became the country's president.
Personal life
Kahwaji is married to Marlene Sfeir and they together have three children, Jad, Joanna and Joe. He is a Maronite Christian.
References
- ↑ Jane's intelligence digest: the global early-warning service. Jane's Information Group. 2009-05-01.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michel Suleiman |
Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces 2008 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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