King visits armed forces

Amman
29 January 2014

His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, on Wednesday visited Army Headquarters where he met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben and discussed several matters that concern the army.

Also on Wednesday, King Abdullah visited Royal Tank Battalion 10, where he was received by its leader and Zaben.

His Majesty had commanded one of the battalion’s platoons between August 17, 1985 and December 1, 1986.

The King, accompanied by several Royal family members, attended celebrations held by the battalion to mark His Majesty’s 52nd birthday.