King checks on JAF restructuring process, Eager Lion progress

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), on Thursday visited the General Command of the JAF, where His Majesty was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti and a number of senior officers.

King Abdullah met with Huneiti to discuss a number of operational, training and logistical issues concerning the JAF, as well as the continuation of the JAF restructuring process, in line with the strategic vision for the army’s development and the implementation of the tasks and duties assigned to it, a Royal Court statement said.

His Majesty also checked on the level of readiness of army formations and units.

Moreover, the King met with a number of senior officers and was briefed by spokesperson for the Eager Lion exercise, Brig. Gen. Mohammad Al Thalji, on the progress of the exercise and the goals and experiences acquired from it, according to the statement.

His Majesty had lunch with a number of JAF officers and personnel, expressing pride in their high morale and confidence and in their advanced level of armament and training.