King Appoints New Air Force Chief

June 18 2010

Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah has appointed a new commander for the Saudi air force, reports Agence France-Presse.

Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Ayish replaces the retiring Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman bin Fahd al-Faisal. Faisal held the position since 2004.

Ayish also received a promotion to lieutenant general. He previously served as the air force's logistics manager and as the kingdom's southern commander.

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