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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 was born on May 24, 1946, in Madrid, Spain. He is a very important general in the Spanish Air Force. He served his country for many years.
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A Leader in the Spanish Air Force
José Jiménez Ruiz became the top leader of the Spanish Air Force. This important job is called the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He started this role on July 18, 2008.
His Time as Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, General Jiménez Ruiz was in charge of the entire Spanish Air Force. He made big decisions to keep the country safe. He worked hard to lead the air force.
Passing the Baton
General Jiménez Ruiz finished his time as Chief of Staff on July 31, 2012. Another general, Francisco Javier García Arnáiz, took over the role. General Jiménez Ruiz had a long and successful career in the military.
Becoming a General
José Jiménez Ruiz started his military journey many years ago. He moved up through different ranks in the Spanish Air Force. Each rank meant more responsibility.
Steps to Becoming a General
- He became a "Caballero" in 1966. This was an early step in his training.
- By 1970, he was a "Teniente," which is like a lieutenant.
- He continued to rise, becoming a "Capitán" (Captain) in 1974.
- In 1983, he became a "Comandante" (Major).
- He reached the rank of "Coronel" (Colonel) in 1997.
- Finally, he became a "General" in 2001. He reached the highest rank, "General del Aire," in 2008.
See also
In Spanish: José Jiménez Ruiz para niños
