José Julio Rodríguez Fernández
José Julio Rodríguez Fernández (born June 8, 1948) is a Spanish Air Force general who was the Chief of the Defence Staff from 2008 until 2012. He transferred to the reserve with administrative effects of 31 December 2011.
José Julio Rodríguez Fernández | |
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| Birth name | José Julio Rodríguez Fernández |
| Born | June 8, 1948 Ourense, Spain |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Service/ | Spanish Air Force |
| Years of service | 1969–2012 |
| Rank | General of the Air |
| Commands held | Chief of the Defence Staff |
On 18 July 2008, Rodríguez Fernández was appointed the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Spanish Armed Forces, replacing Felix Sanz Roldán. Rodríguez Fernández retired as Chief of the Defence Staff on Monday 2 January 2012, to be succeeded by General Admiral Fernando García Sánchez, the former Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff.
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