Wiseman Mbambo (b 15 March 1966)
is a South African Air Force officer, serving as Chief of the South African Air Force.
He joined the ANC'military wing, Umkhonto Wesizwe at 17 years and received his military training in Angola and Soviet Union. He served in exile as training instructor. General Mbambo was attested into the SANDF in 1994 as a Major.
Mbabmo was appointed Officer Commanding
Waterkloof Air Force Base
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in 2004 before being appointed as Director: Air Force Capability and Plans in 2009. In 2013 he was promoted Major General and appointed GOC Air Command.
Academic qualifications
* BA Mil Science from Frunze – USSR, 1991
* Master's Degree in Strategic Security Studies from the
Air University at
Maxwell Air Force Base
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in
Montgomery, Alabama
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in the United States of America, 2004
* Diploma in Ministry Studies from Faith International Bible College Lenasia, 2008
* Diploma in Aviation Safety Management Systems from the University of Southern California, 2012
Awards and decorations
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* with Humanitarian Aid Clasp
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References
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South African Air Force generals
Living people
1966 births
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