King visits armed forces

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces, on Wednesday visited Army Headquarters where he met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben and discussed several matters that concern the army.

Also on Wednesday, the King visited Royal Tank Battalion 10, where he was received by its leader and Zaben.

King Abdullah had commanded one of the battalion’s platoons between August 17, 1985 and December 1, 1986.

The King, accompanied by several Royal family members, attended celebrations held by the battalion to mark his 52nd birthday.