Kelvin Khong Boon Leong PPA(E) PPA(P) PBS (Chinese: 康文良; pinyin: Kāng Wénliáng, born 18 January 1976) is a Singaporean former major-general who served as Chief of Air Force from 2019 to 2024.[1][2][3]
Kelvin Khong
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| Born | (1976-01-18) 18 January 1976 (age 48) Singapore |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Service/ | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Years of service | 1995–2024 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | Chief of Air Force Chief of Staff – Joint Staff Chief of Staff – Air Staff Commander, Air Combat Command Head, Air Plans Department Head, Operational Development Group Air Combat Command Branch Head, Air Operations Department Head, Air Operations Department Branch Head, Joint Operations Department Commanding Officer, 149 Squadron |
| Awards | See awards |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London (MEng) Air Command and Staff College (MMOAS) International Institute for Management Development (MBA) |
| Children | 3 |
Khong was educated at Hwa Chong Junior College before he was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship in 1995.[4] He also attended the Singapore Youth Flying Club where he was the best Trainee.[4]
Khong graduated from the Imperial College London in 1999 with a Master of Engineering with first class honours degree. In 2007, he attended the United States Air Command and Staff College and graduated with a Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree in 2008. He subsequently completed a Master of Business Administration with honours degree at the International Institute for Management Development in 2012.[5]
Khong enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1995 and served in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as a F-16 and F-15SG pilot.
Khong was commanding officer of 149 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force.[6] In 2019, he succeeded Mervyn TanasChief of Air Force.[1] Khong was succeeded by Kelvin Fan as Chief of Air Force on 22 March 2024.[7]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold), in 2020.[8]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Silver), in 2014.[9]
Long Service Medal (Military), in 2020.[8]
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
Ordre national du Mérite (Officier), 23 May 2022. For significant contributions towards enhancing bilateral defence ties between the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).[10]
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, 8 February 2023. For distinguished service in fostering the military relationship between the Republic of Singapore and Australia through strategic vision, outstanding personal commitment and exceptional leadership, and in recognition of his role in supporting Australia during times of great need.[11]
Air Force Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class - Indonesia[12]
Commander of the Legion of Merit, USA[13]
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[14][15]
Courageous Commander of The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (P.G.A.T.)[16]Khong is married with two sons and a daughter.[5]
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| Preceded by | Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force 2019–2024 |
Succeeded by |