Younes Hamed
| Younes el-Sayed Hamed | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 December 1959 |
| Allegiance |
 Egypt |
| Service/branch |
 Egyptian Air Force |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
Air Marshal Younes Hamed (Arabic: يونس حامد; born 15 December 1959) is the Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Air Force.
He was appointed to the post by President Mohamed Morsi on 14 August 2012, succeeding Reda Mahmoud Hafez Mohamed.[1] He is a member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which was reorganized in September 2012.[2] On 4 November 2013 he was promoted to the rank of air marshal.[3]
Military education
- Bachelor of aviation and military sciences[3]
- Destructive capabilities' Course[3]
- M.A. of military sciences from the Egyptian Command and Staff College[3]
- War Course, Fellowship of the Higher War College, Nasser's Military Sciences Academy[3]
- Crisis Management, Nasser's Military Sciences Academy[3]
Decorations and Medals
- Longevity and Exemplary Medal[3]
- Military Duty Decoration, Second Class[3]
- Military Duty Decoration, First Class[3]
- Distinguished Service Decoration[3]
- 25 January Revolution Medal[3]
References
- ↑ Egypt's Morsi appoints new navy, air force and air defence commanders, Ahram Online, 14 August 2012.
- ↑ Ahmed Aboul Enein, Al-Sisi decides on new SCAF formation, Daily News Egypt, September 3, 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 "Profile: Younes Hamed". Egyptian Ministry of Defense.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Reda Mahmoud Hafez Mohamed |
Commander of the Egyptian Air Force 2012 – present |
Incumbent |