Joaquim Silva e Luna

Joaquim Silva e Luna
11th Minister of Defence
Assumed office
26 February 2018
President Michel Temer
Preceded by Raul Jungmann
Personal details
Born (1949-12-10) 10 December 1949
Barreiros, Pernambuco, Brazil
Education Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras; Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército (Brazil)
Military service
Allegiance  Brazil
Service/branch Brazilian Army
Years of service 1969–2014
Rank General

Joaquim Silva e Luna (born in December 10, 1949 in Barreiros, Pernambuco), is a Brazilian politician and former Brazilian Army general that is now the incumbent Minister of Defence, since February 26, 2018.[1]

Biography

He initiates his military career in February 10, 1969, in the Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras. He graduates lieutenant of Engineering in December 16, 1972.[2]

he was promoted to 1st lieutenant in August 31, 1975 and to captain in August 31, 1978. In this period, he realized the specialization courses of Communications (1976) and Jungle Expert (1979). He also made the advanced course of Engineering in 1981.[3] He worked many years in the construction Battalions of the Army.

Promoted to major in August, 1985, he studied in the Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército (Brazil) in 1987 and 1988. Later, was promoted to lieutenant colonel in April 30, 1990 and was Engineering advisor in Paraguay, between 1992 and 1994.

Colonel in April 30, 1995, he commanded the 6th Construction Engineering Battalion in Boa Vista, Roraima, between 1996 and 1998. Later, he returned to the Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército (Brazil) to realize the Political and Strategic Course. He was military attaché in Israel from 1999 to 2001.[4]

He was promoted to Major General in March 31, 2002 and designated to command the 16th Jungle Infantry Brigade, located in Tefé- Amazonas, between 2002 and 2004. Later was Director of Patrimony of the Army, being promoted to Lieutenant General in March 31, 2006.

He was the Chief of Cabinet from Brazilian Army Commander, General Enzo Martins Peri, from 2007 to March 31, 2011, when was promoted to four stars General. Between May 10, 2011 and April 10, 2014, he was Brazilian Army Chief of Staff.[5]

After his retirement from active duty, he was nominated Personnel, Education, Health and Sports Secretary of the Ministry of Defence (Brazil).[6] In October 26, he becames Secretary-General of the Ministry.[7]

He is the first military man designated as Minister of Defence since its creation in 1999,[8] and the 11th people in that function.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Decree of February 26, 2018. Imprensa Nacional/Diário Oficial da União.
  2. ↑ "Minister of Defence". Site do Ministério da Defesa. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Minister of Defence". Site do Ministério da Defesa. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  4. ↑ "Minister of Defence". Site do Ministério da Defesa. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  5. ↑ "Gallery of formers Chiefs of Staff". EME Web page. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  6. ↑ "Minister of Defence". Site do Ministério da Defesa. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  7. ↑ "General Joaquim Silva e Luna is the new secretary-general". Assessoria de Comunicação Social (Ascom), Ministério da Defesa. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  8. ↑ . G1. Acesso em 18 de setembro de 2018.
  9. ↑ "Diário Oficial da União de 13 de junho de 2018". JusBrasil. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
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