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André Lanata (born 10 October 1961,

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and served as

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CEMAA from 21 September 2015. He was succeeded on 31 August 2018 by

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. Lanata served as Commander of

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’s

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from 2018 to 2021.

Biography

André was born in

. He is the son of

Vincent Lanata (french: Vincent Lanata), the former

French Air Force The French Air and Space Force (AAE) (french: Armée de l'air et de l'espace, ) is the air and space force of the French Armed Forces. It was the first military aviation force in history, formed in 1909 as the , a service arm of the French Army; ...

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from 1991 to 1994. His wife is one of the daughters of Général de brigade Jean Pichot-Duclos (french: Jean Pichot-Duclos).

Military career

André entered the

École de l'air École may refer to: * an elementary school in the French educational stages normally followed by secondary education establishments (collège and lycée) * École (river), a tributary of the Seine flowing in région Île-de-France * École, Savoi ...

(French Air School) in 1981. In 1984, he became a

on the

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C4, then in 1985 became the Squadron Commander of the In 1992, he was the operations chief of the In 1993, he was the officer auditor of the reconnaissance program at the general staff headquarters session of the French Air Force at Paris. In 1995, he was part of the 3rd promotion of the Inter-arm Defense College. In 1996, he was the second in command, then Commander of the

Escadron de Chasse 2/3 Champagne Escadron de Chasse 2/3 Champagne (Fighter Squadron 2/3 Champagne) is a French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'air et de l'espace) fighter squadron currently stationed at BA 133 Nancy – Ochey Air Base which flies the Dassault Mirage 2000D. S ...

( EC 2/3 Champagne), on the Mirage 2000 D variant of the Aerial Base of Nancy. In 2002, he was the Coherence Operational Officer (OCO) « preparations » at the general staff headquarters of the Armies. From 2004 to 2006, he commanded the Aerial Base of

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and commanded the French Air Components of Djibouti, along with the Inter-arm Vocational Support Base (BSVIA). In 2006, he became the Plans Bureau Chief of the

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, then in 2008, he was designated as the deputy director of the International and Strategic Affairs at the SGDSN. From 2011 until 2013, he was the assistant general to the deputy chief of operations at the general staff headquarters of the Armies (EMA). From 2013 to 2015, he was the deputy chief of plans of the general staff headquarters of the Armies (EMA). On 21 September 2015, he was nominated as CEMAA.Biography (PDF)
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Missions

André Lanata participated in many operations. Brevetted as a fighter pilot, he conducted 143 war missions and registered 3300 operational flight hours. Out of the sequential campaign engagement series, feature in part: * 1985, * Opération Épervier (Tchad in 1988 and 1989), *

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Desert Shield The Gulf War was a 1990–1991 armed campaign waged by a Coalition of the Gulf War, 35-country military coalition in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Spearheaded by the United States, the coalition's efforts against Ba'athist Iraq, ...

Desert Storm The Gulf War was a 1990–1991 armed campaign waged by a 35-country military coalition in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Spearheaded by the United States, the coalition's efforts against Iraq were carried out in two key phases: ...

(Iraq 1990/1991), * Operation Aconit/

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(Turkey/Iraq in 1991, 1992 and 1993), * Operation Crécerelle/

Deny Flight Operation Deny Flight was a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operation that began on 12 April 1993 as the enforcement of a United Nations (UN) no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United Nations and NATO later expanded the mis ...

(Bosnia Herzegovina in 1993), *

Operation Joint Endeavour The Implementation Force (IFOR) was a NATO-led multinational peace enforcement force in Bosnia and Herzegovina under a one-year mandate from 20 December 1995 to 20 December 1996 under the codename ''Operation Joint Endeavour''. Background NATO ...

(Ex-Yugoslavia in 1997), * Operation Trident/ Allied Force (Kosovo in 1999 and 2000).

Promotions

* September 1, 2008 : général de brigade aérienne * 1 September 2011 : général de division aérienne * 1 September 2013 : général de corps aérien * 21 September 2015 :

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Recognitions and honors

*Badge de chuteur qualifié de l'armée aérienne *

SACT Allied Command Transformation (ACT) (French: ''Commandement allié Transformation'') is a military command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), formed in 2003 after restructuring. It was intended to lead military transformation of ...

Badge *Grand Officer Order of the

Légion d'honneur The National Order of the Legion of Honour (french: Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur), formerly the Royal Order of the Legion of Honour ('), is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil. Established in 1802 by Napoleon ...

''(2 July 2018)'' *Commander Order of the

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Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures The ''Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieurs'' (War Cross for foreign operational theatres), also called the ''Croix de Guerre TOE'' for short, is a French military award denoting citations earned in combat in foreign countri ...

with palm and bronze star *

Croix de la Valeur militaire The Cross for Military Valour (french: Croix de la Valeur Militaire) is a military decoration of France. It recognises an individual bestowed a Mention in Dispatches earned for showing valour in presence of an enemy, in theatres of operations wh ...

with gilt star *

Médaille de l'Aéronautique The Aeronautical Medal (french: "Médaille de l'Aéronautique") is a state decoration of France established by the decree of February 14, 1945. It is awarded to both military personnel and civilians for outstanding accomplishments related to t ...

Croix du Combattant The Combatant's Cross (french: "Croix du combattant") is a French decoration that recognizes, as its name implies, those who fought in combat for France. The Poilus (French combat soldiers) of World War I worked toward recognition by the governm ...

Médaille d'Outre-Mer The Overseas Medal (french: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a commemorative or campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces and other nations in assistance to French troops for participating in operations outside national territory. It rep ...

Médaille de la Défense nationale The National Defence Medal (french: "Médaille de la Défense nationale") is a French military decoration. It was created by Charles Hernu, Minister of Defence and established by decree on 21 April 1982. It rewards particularly honourable service ...

(Golden echelon) *

Medal of the Nation's Gratitude The Medal of the Nation's Gratitude (french: "Medaille de Reconnaissance de la Nation") is a French state decoration established on 12 April 2002 by decree 2002-511 and awarded to civilians, veterans of civil or military service, and to members ...

Médaille commémorative française The French commemorative medal (french: "Médaille commémorative française") is a French decoration intended to recognize civilians and soldiers who took part in specific missions ordered by the French government carried out outside of French ...

Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) The Naut Tahrir al-Kuwait ( ar, نوط تحرير الكويت) (Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait) was instituted by King Fahd ibn Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia for service during the Liberation of Kuwait campaign. Background The Saudi Arabian ...

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with bar (Former Yugoslavia) *

with bar (Kosovo) * National Order of June 27 1977, Officer (Djibouti) *Santos-Dumont Medal of Merit (Medalha do Mérito

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Notes & references

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