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Onno Eichelsheim
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Onno Eichelsheim[1] (born 1966) is a general in the Royal Netherlands Air Force serving as Chief of Defence (Dutch: Commandant der Strijdkrachten) of the Netherlands Armed Forces since 15 April 2021. Prior to his post, he served as the Vice Chief of Defence from 1 July 2019 to 8 March 2021.
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Onno Eichelsheim | |
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![]() Eichelsheim in 2018 | |
Chief of Defence | |
Assumed office 15 April 2021 | |
Preceded by | Lieutenant admiral Rob Bauer |
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Born | 1966 (age 57ā58) Schiedam, Netherlands |
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Years of service | 1986-present |
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Commands | Chief of Defence Vice Chief of Defence Director MIVD Director of Operations RNLAF Helicopter Operations Department, Defence Helicopter Command 301 Squadron |
Battles/wars | UNPROFOR SFOR UNMEE ISAF |
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