Kelvin Khong
Kelvin Khong Boon Leong PPA(E) PPA(P) PBS (Chinese: 康文良; pinyin: Kāng Wénliáng, born 18 January 1976) is a Singaporean major-general who has been serving as Chief of Air Force since 2019.[1][2]
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| Born | 18 January 1976 Singapore |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Service/ | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Years of service | 1995–present |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | Chief of Air Force Chief of Staff – Joint Staff Chief of Staff – Air Staff Commander, Air Combat Command Head, Air Plans Department Head, Operational Development Group Air Combat Command Branch Head, Air Operations Department Head, Air Operations Department Branch Head, Joint Operations Department Commanding Officer, 149 Squadron |
| Awards | See awards |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London (MEng) Air Command and Staff College (MMOAS) International Institute for Management Development (MBA) |
| Children | 3 |
Education
Khong was educated at Hwa Chong Junior College before he was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship in 1995.[3] He also attended the Singapore Youth Flying Club where he was the best Trainee.[3]
Khong graduated from the Imperial College London in 1999 with a Master of Engineering with first class honours degree. In 2007, he attended the United States Air Command and Staff College and graduated with a Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree in 2008. He subsequently completed a Master of Business Administration with honours degree at the International Institute for Management Development in 2012.[4]
Military career
Khong enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1995 and served in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as a F-16 and F-15SG pilot.
Khong was commanding officer of 149 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force.[5] In 2019, he succeeded Mervyn Tan as Chief of Air Force.[1]
Awards and decorations
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Public Administration Medal (Military) (Silver), in 2014.[6]_(Tentera).png.webp)
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold), in 2020.[7]_ribbon_(from_2006).png.webp)
Long Service Medal (Military), in 2020.[7]_Medal_ribbon.png.webp)
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Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
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Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, 8 February 2023. For distinguished service in fostering the military relationship between the Republic of Singapore and Australia through strategic vision, outstanding personal commitment and exceptional leadership, and in recognition of his role in supporting Australia during times of great need.[8]
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Basic Parachutist Badge
Personal life
Khong is married with two sons and a daughter.[4]
References
- Ng, Charmaine (22 March 2019). "RSAF welcomes new chief, BG Kelvin Khong, with change of command parade". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Zannia, Neyla (23 February 2019). "BG Kelvin Khong Boon Leong to take over as Chief of Air Force". The Online Citizen. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Treat in the sky for pilots' families". The Straits Times. 3 September 1995. p. 23. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- "MINDEF Singapore". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- Chow, Jermyn (30 June 2011). "149 soars despite less flying time". The Straits Times. pp. B5.
- "This year's National Day Award winners". The Straits Times. 9 August 2014. pp. D6.
- Singapore, Prime Minister's Office (22 November 2021). "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- "Australian Gazette".