Air Force Commander
Air Marshal / AHMED MOHAMED SHAFIK
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He was born in Cairo, November 1941
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He graduated from The Air Academy in
1961, served in fighter squadrons during The War of Attrition until he
became Fighter Air squadron Commander.
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By 1967 he was the Multi -Task Airwing Commander
. Later on , he became Air Base Commander.
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During 1984 - 1986 , he was a military attaché in
Rome , Italy.
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Through out 1988 - 1991 Air Marshal / AHMED SHAFIK served
in a variety of command positions prior to assuming command of Air
Operations Department .
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In Sept. 1991 , he was appointed as The Air Force Chief of
Staff .
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Air Marshal / AHMED SHAFIK held his current position in April
, 1996.
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He took part in all wars since his graduation.
Concerning Education and Military Qualification.
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Master Degree, Military Sciences.
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Fellowship of High War Collage from Nasser Military Academy.
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Fellowship of Combined Arms , High War Collage in Paris.
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Fellowship of National Defense Collage from Nasser Military
Academy.
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Senior Commander Course from Nasser Military Academy.
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Ph.D. ( National Strategy of Outer-Space ).
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Several Academic and Specialized Training Courses (on the
national and International level ).
Air Marshal / AHMED SHAFIK received several Medals and merits
during his service .
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Republic Military Decoration, Second Class .
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Republic Military Decoration, First Class .
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Military Bravery Decoration, First Class .
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Military Training Decoration, First Class .
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Military Duty Decoration, First Class .
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Distinguished Service Decoration .
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April 25th Decoration .
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Longevity Medal .
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Army Day Medal .
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The 10th Anniversary of the Revolution Medal .
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The 20th Anniversary of the Revolution Medal .
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October 6th Medal .
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Kuwait Liberation Medal ( Egyptian ) .
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Kuwait Liberation Medal ( Kuwaiti ) .
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< Kuwait Liberation Medal ( Saudi ) .
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nbsp;Saudi Combat Decoration .
The Air Force Commander is married and has three daughters
, he likes to read and play squash.
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