Mohamed Hegazy Abdul Mawgoud (born 11 November 1963) is an Egyptian lieutenant general who is the current commander of the Egyptian Air Defense Forces. Prior to his appointment as commander of Air Defense, he served as chief of the Air Defense until December 2020.
Mohamed Hegazy Abdul Mawgoud | |
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| Born | November 11, 1963 |
| Allegiance |  Egypt |
| Service/ |  Air Defense Forces |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held |
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| Awards | Full list |
| Alma mater | Egyptian Air Defense Academy |
Biography edit
Hegazy graduated from the Egyptian Air Defense Academy in 1986.[1] He obtained MA with military science from the Command and Staff College. He also attended Nasser Military Academy where he obtained his military courses.[2]
Awards edit
- Medal of Military Duty, First and Second Class
- Long Service and Good Exemplary Medal
- The Golden Jubilee Medal of the July 23, 1952 Revolution
- The Golden Jubilee Medal of the Air Defense Forces
- Silver Jubilee Medal for October Victory
- Excellent Service Medal
- Silver Jubilee Medal for the Liberation of Sinai
- January 25 Medal[3]
References edit
- ^ "Pres. Sisi appoints Major-General Mohamed Hegazy commander of Egyptian Air Defense Force". EgyptToday. 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ "Profile: Sisi appoints new commander for Air Defense forces, Hegazy Abdul-Mawgoud". Egypt Independent. 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ "Commander of the Air Defence". الموقع الرسمي لوزارة الدفاع. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
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