Kevin Short (RNZAF officer)
| Kevin Short | |
|---|---|
 Air Vice Marshal Short in 2014 | |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Service/ | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Years of service | 1976 – |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands held |
Chief of Defence Force (2018–) Vice Chief of Defence Force (2014–18) Commander Joint Forces New Zealand (2013–14) Deputy Chief of Air Force (2011–13) No. 485 Wing (2003–06) |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Air Marshal Kevin Short is a Royal New Zealand Air Force officer, serving as Chief of Defence Force since 1 July 2018.
Short joined the Air Force in 1976.[1]
In June 2011 Short was appointed Deputy Chief of Air Force,[2] before being appointed Commander Joint Forces New Zealand from 25 February 2013.[2] He assumed the role of Vice Chief of Defence Force on 31 March 2014.[3] After four years in the post, Short was promoted air marshal and succeeded Lieutenant General Tim Keating as Chief of Defence Force on 1 July 2018.[4]
References
- ↑ "Short new defence force vice chief". Stuff.co.nz. September 4, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- 1 2 "Defence Force appointments announced". National Party. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "Vice Chief of Defence Force". New Zealand Defence Force. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Air Vice-Marshal Kevin Short is the new chief of the Defence Force". Stuff.co.nz. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lieutenant General Tim Keating |
Chief of Defence Force 2018 – |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Major General Tim Keating |
Vice Chief of Defence Force 2014–2018 |
Succeeded by Air Vice Marshal Tony Davies |
| Preceded by Major General Dave Gawn |
Commander Joint Forces New Zealand 2013–2014 |
Succeeded by Major General Tim Gall |
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