Jean Kahwaji

Jean Kahwaji is chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Career
Kahwaji joined the army in 1973, he was trained abroad especially in the USA and Italy. He also underwent anti-terrorism training in Germany in 2006, as well as in Italy. He headed the army's 12th Infantry Brigade since 2002.

On 30 August 2008, the Lebanese government appointed Brigadier-General Jean Kahwaji to be chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, replacing Michel Suleiman, who in May became the country's president.

Personal life
Kahwaji is married to Marlene Sfeir and they together have three children, Jad, Joanna and Joe. He is a Maronite Christian.