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Barry obtained primary education at Kikombe Primary School in Solwezi and his secondary school education at Solwezi Technical School (SOTECH). While in primary school joined the Boy's Scouts.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.africa-press.net/zambia/all-news/colin-barry-the-boy-scout-who-became-zaf-commander|title=COLIN BARRY: The Boy Scout who became ZAF Commander |author= Christine Kunda |date=September 5, 2021 |publisher=Africa Press |access-date=January 12, 2024}}</ref> |
Barry obtained primary education at Kikombe Primary School in Solwezi and his secondary school education at Solwezi Technical School (SOTECH). While in primary school joined the Boy's Scouts.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.africa-press.net/zambia/all-news/colin-barry-the-boy-scout-who-became-zaf-commander|title=COLIN BARRY: The Boy Scout who became ZAF Commander |author= Christine Kunda |date=September 5, 2021 |publisher=Africa Press |access-date=January 12, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Military career== |
==Military career== |
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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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/12/21/president-hakainde-hichilema-announces-major-shake-up-dismissal-of-lieutenant-general-collin-barry-as-zambia-air-force-commander/ |title=President Hakainde Hichilema Announces Major Shake-Up: Dismissal of Lieutenant General Collin Barry as Zambia Air Force Commander |author=L.T Staff|date= December |
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/12/21/president-hakainde-hichilema-announces-major-shake-up-dismissal-of-lieutenant-general-collin-barry-as-zambia-air-force-commander/ |title=President Hakainde Hichilema Announces Major Shake-Up: Dismissal of Lieutenant General Collin Barry as Zambia Air Force Commander |author=L.T Staff|date= December 20, 2023|publisher= Lusaka Times|access-date= January 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.znbc.co.zm/news/zaf-boss-contract-terminated/ |title=ZAF Boss Contract Terminated |author= Ruth Chayinda|date= |publisher=Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=January 12, 2024}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 17:51, 12 January 2024
Lieutenant General Colin Barry (Born 1974) was a Zambia Air Force officer who served as the Commander until December 20, 2023.[1]
Colin Barry | |
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| Birth name | Colin Barry |
| Born | May 5, 1974 Solwezi, Zambia |
| Allegiance | Zambia Air Force |
| Years of service | ? – December 20, 2023 |
| Rank | ZAF Commander 2021 - 2023 |
Early childhood and education
Barry obtained primary education at Kikombe Primary School in Solwezi and his secondary school education at Solwezi Technical School (SOTECH). While in primary school joined the Boy's Scouts.[2]
Military career
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]
References
- ^ 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.