The chiefs of the Israel Air Force and Israel Navy have extended their service in the IDF by a year, the military announced Wednesday, as part of a series of appointments carried out by the newly appointed chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eizenkot.
Both IAF chief Maj.-Gan. Amir Eshel and the commander of the IN Maj.-Gen. Ram Rothberg sought to remain in their positions to a year, a move that will enable younger major generals to replace them in 2016.
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