Martin Pinehas

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Martin Kambulu Pinehas
Born (1962-11-11) 11 November 1962 (age 61)
Air Marshal
Commands held
  • Chief of Defence Force (2020-present)
  • Commander, Namibian Air Force (2002-20)
Awards
  • Excellent Order of the Eagle, third Class

Martin Kambulu Pinehas is a Namibian military officer who is serving as the Chief of the Defence Force,[1] he previously served as commander of the Namibian Air Force. He was appointed the commander of the Air Wing of the Namibian Defence Force in 2000. He has over 3700 flight hours of experience, including 700 as an instructor.

Military career

Pinehas joined

Brigadier General. The rank of air vice-marshal was bestowed in 2008.[2] On the 31 March 2020 he was promoted to air marshal and appointed as Chief of Defence Force becoming the first non Army General to occupy the position.[3]

Martin's professional qualifications includes a diploma in air operations, from Air University (United States Air Force) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree as well as a Master of Business Administration from Regent Business School. He earned several military service awards, commendation and medals.

Honours and decorations

Military offices
Preceded by
Unknown
Commander Namibian Air Wing
2000  – 2002
Air Wing upgraded to Air Force
Air Force upgraded from Air Wing Commander Namibian Air Force
2002  – 31 March 2020
Succeeded by
Air Vice Marshal Teofilus Shaende
Preceded by
Lieutenant General John Mutwa
Chief of Defence Force
1 April 2020  – incumbent
Incumbent

References

  1. ^ "Geingob appoints Pinehas as CDF".
  2. ^ a b Pinehas, Martin. "Auto Biography for Air Force Commander".
  3. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/documents/264813/783518/CHIEF+OF+THE+NAMIBIAN+DEFENCE+FORCE.pdf/edc77384-ed74-4c4b-8dad-fc2c8ef874f8 [bare URL]
  4. ^ "Namibians honoured by President". New Era. 28 August 2014.
  5. ^ https://mod.gov.na/documents/264813/283588/CDF+pinehas.jpg/9b799e5d-05e3-4fef-b662-aaed4908c087?t=1595854429000 [bare URL]