Jodel Lesage
Jodel Lesage (born 1954) is a Haitian military officer, who is currently serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti since 17 November 2017.[1][2] He is the first Commander-in-Chief following the re-establishment of the Armed Forces after 22 years and their disbandment in 1995, during the Operation Uphold Democracy.
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Born | 1954 (age 67–68) Haiti |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Armed Forces of Haiti |
Years of service | 1976–1995 2017–present |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Unit | Léopard Corps |
Commands held | Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti |
References
- "Jodel Lesage, commandant en chef des FAD'H" (in French). Le Nouvelliste. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- Andres Martinez Casares, Joseph Guyler Delva (19 November 2017). "Haitian army set to make controversial return after two decades". Reuters. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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