Kelvin Fan
Kelvin Fan Sui Siong | |
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 Fan in 2017 | |
| Native name | 范瑞祥 |
| Born | March 11, 1980 |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Service/ | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Years of service | 1998–present |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | Chief of Air Force Chief Sustainability Officer Chief of Staff (Air Staff) Chief of Staff (Joint Staff) Director of the Defence Policy Office Commander, Air Defence and Operations Command Head, Air Operations Head, Air Plans Commanding Officer, 163 Squadron |
| Awards | See awards and decorations |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MBA) Yale University (MA) Cambridge University (MEc) |
Kelvin Fan Sui Siong PPA(E) PPA(P) PBS (Chinese: 范瑞祥; pinyin: Fàn Ruìxiáng) is a Singaporean major-general who is currently serving as the Chief of Air Force.[1][2]
Education
[edit]In 1998, Fan was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Overseas Scholarship, and has a Master of Economics from Cambridge University and a Master of Arts in international and developmental economics from Yale University.[3]
In 2010, Fan graduated from the Air Command and Staff College. He awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Post-Graduate Scholarship in 2013, and graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[4]
Military career
[edit]Fan enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces in 1998, and served as an air warfare officer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force.[2]
During his career in the military, Fan has held the appointments of Commanding Officer, 163 Squadron; Head, Air Plans; Head, Air Operations; Director of the Defence Policy Office; Commander, Air Defence and Operations Command; Chief of Staff (Air Staff); Chief of Staff (Joint Staff); and Chief Sustainability Officer.[2][3][4]
On 22 March 2024, Fan succeeded Kelvin Khong as the Chief of Air Force.[1][5] Prior to the appointment, Fan was Deputy Secretary (Policy) at the Ministry of Defence, overseeing policies related to defence, foreign diplomacy, national education, and strategic communications.[3][4]
Fan was promoted from the rank of brigadier-general to major-general on 1 July 2024.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Fan is married Yvonne Li and has three daughters.[3]
Awards and decorations
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Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold), in 2022.[3][7]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Silver), in 2015.[4][8]
Long Service Medal (Military), in 2023.[9]
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Lim, Kolette (2024-02-19). "BG Kelvin Fan to take over from MG Kelvin Khong as air force chief on March 22". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ a b c "Change in Chief of Air Force". MINDEF. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ a b c d e "Major-General Kelvin Fan". MINDEF. Archived from the original on 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ a b c d "Annual Report 2021/2022" (PDF). CAG. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ 张, 俊 (2024-02-19). "范瑞祥3月接替康文良出任空军总长". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Lianhe Zaobao. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ "1,206 MINDEF/SAF Personnel to be Promoted". MINDEF. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2024-09-15.