George Mphafi
| George Mphafi | |
|---|---|
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| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
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Rear Admiral George Mphafi is a South African Navy officer, serving as Chief Director Operations Development at the Joint Operations Division.[1]
He was the Officer Commanding of the South African Naval College until 2004.[2]
He then served as Chief of Fleet Staff at Fleet Command before being appointed as Chief of Defence Foreign Relations with effect from 1 November 2004.[3] This was followed by a stint as Defence Attache in Washington[4]
He served as Chief of Navy Staff[5] until assuming his current position in November 2010.[6]
Awards and honours
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Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
He was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal by the New York National Guard.[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10993:promotions-and-transfers-major-generalrear-admiral&catid=111:sa-defence&Itemid=242
- ↑ http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/another-first-for-the-naval-college-1.205935#.VGIN7clptNE
- ↑ http://www.dcc.mil.za/bulletins/Files/2004/83bulletin2004.htm
- ↑ http://m24arg02.naspers.com/argief/berigte/dieburger/2006/11/28/PQPP/3/cvnavyusa.html
- ↑ http://ports.co.za/news/news_2010_12_08_01.php
- ↑ http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10993:promotions-and-transfers-major-generalrear-admiral&catid=111:sa-defence&Itemid=242
- ↑ https://dmna.state.ny.us/spp/?id=photos2011
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mosoeu Magalefa |
Chief of Naval Staff 2009-2011 |
Succeeded by Robert W. Higgs |
| Preceded by Damian de Lange |
Chief of Defence Foreign Relations 2004-2006 |
Succeeded by Mohato Mofokeng |
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