Kelvin Fan
Kelvin Fan Sui Siong | |
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 Fan in 2017 | |
| Native name | 范瑞祥 |
| Born | 11 March 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 received the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Overseas Scholarship. He went on to obtain a Master of Economics from the University of Cambridge and later earned a Master of Arts in international and developmental economics from Yale University.[3][4][5]
In 2010, Fan completed his studies at the Air Command and Staff College. He was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Post-Graduate Scholarship in 2013 and subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[6]
Military career
[edit]Fan joined the Singapore Armed Forces in 1998, beginning his service as an air warfare officer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force.[2]
Throughout his military career, Fan has held several key roles, including Commanding Officer of the 163 Squadron; Head of Air Plans; Head of Air Operations; Director of the Defence Policy Office; Commander of the Air Defence and Operations Command; Chief of Staff (Air Staff); Chief of Staff (Joint Staff); and Chief Sustainability Officer.[2][3][6]
On 22 March 2024, Fan succeeded Kelvin Khong as the Chief of Air Force.[1][7] Prior to this appointment, Fan served as Deputy Secretary (Policy) at the Ministry of Defence, where he was responsible for defence policies, international diplomacy, national education, and strategic communications.[3][6]
Fan was promoted from the rank of brigadier-general to major-general on 1 July 2024.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Fan is married to Yvonne Li and has three daughters.[3]
Awards and decorations
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Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold), in 2022.[3][9]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Silver), in 2015.[6][10][11]
Long Service Medal (Military), in 2023.[12]
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 (19 February 2024). "BG Kelvin Fan to take over from MG Kelvin Khong as air force chief on March 22". The Straits Times. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Change in Chief of Air Force". MINDEF. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Major-General Kelvin Fan". MINDEF. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "10 terima biasiswa luar negeri SAF". Berita Harian (in Malay). 12 August 1998. p. 2. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ De Souza, Alison (12 August 1998). "A citizen and a scholar". The Straits Times. p. 1. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Annual Report 2021/2022" (PDF). CAG. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ 张, 俊 (19 February 2024). "范瑞祥3月接替康文良出任空军总长". Lianhe Zaobao (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "1,206 MINDEF/SAF Personnel to be Promoted". MINDEF. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "National Day Awards". The Straits Times. 10 August 2015. p. 5. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2024.