Colin Barry
Colin Barry | |
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 Barry, in December, 2023 | |
| Birth name | Colin Barry |
| Born | May 5, 1974 Solwezi, Zambia |
| Allegiance | Zambia |
| Service/ | Zambia Air Force |
| Years of service | 1993 – December 20, 2023 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant General Colin Barry (Born 1974) was a Zambian military officer and commander of the Zambia Air Force from 2021 until December 20, 2023.[1]
Early childhood and education[edit]
Barry obtained primary education at Kikombe Primary School in Solwezi and his secondary school education at Solwezi Technical School (SOTECH). While in primary school he joined the Boy's Scouts.[2]
Military career[edit]
In 2021, Barry was appointed Commander of the Zambia Air Force by President Hakainde Hichilema. He served until December 20, 2023, when President Hichilema terminated his appointment as Zambia Air Force Commander and appointed Oscar Nyoni as his immediate successor.[3][4][5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ ZAF Staff (December 21, 2023). "ZAF Commanders Roll". Zambia Air Force. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Christine Kunda (September 5, 2021). "COLIN BARRY: The Boy Scout who became ZAF Commander". Africa Press. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ L.T Staff (December 20, 2023). "President Hakainde Hichilema Announces Major Shake-Up: Dismissal of Lieutenant General Collin Barry as Zambia Air Force Commander". Lusaka Times. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Ruth Chayinda. "ZAF Boss Contract Terminated". Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Wilson Mulinda (January 3, 2024). "Barry Given Send Off Parade". Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ L.T Staff (January 4, 2024). "Lt Gen Barry hands over "control stick" to Lt Gen Nyoni in spectacular fly-in fly-out parade". Lusaka Times. Retrieved January 12, 2024.