José Jiménez Ruiz facts for kids
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José Jiménez Ruiz
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| Birth name | José Jiménez Ruiz |
| Nickname(s) | Pepito |
| Born | May 26, 1946 Madrid, Spain |
| Allegiance |  Spain |
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Spanish Air Force |
| Years of service | 1979 – 2012 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Spain) Canary Island Command |
José Jiménez Ruiz is a very important general from the Spanish Air Force. He was born in Madrid, Spain, on May 24, 1946. He held a top position in the Air Force for several years.
He became the leader of the Spanish Air Force, called the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, on July 18, 2008. This means he was in charge of all the Air Force's operations and planning. He served in this role until July 31, 2012, when General Francisco Javier García Arnáiz took over.
Rising Through the Ranks
José Jiménez Ruiz spent many years serving in the Spanish Air Force. He started his military career in 1966. Over time, he earned many different ranks.
He moved up from a lower rank, like a "Caballero," to higher and higher positions. By 2008, he had reached the highest rank possible. This was "General del Aire," which means General of the Air. This shows his long and successful career in the military.
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General José Jiménez Ruiz.
See also
In Spanish: José Jiménez Ruiz para niños
