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]
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]
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]
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