Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed (born 1961) is an Egyptian

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and the current commander of the Egyptian Navy. Before he assumed the office in December 2021, he served as chief of staff of the Navy. Megahed obtained his graduation in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in

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and master's in

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. His previous assignments includes commander of the Southern Fleet, in addition to serving as commander of the naval bases stationed at the

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and the

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Awards and distinctions

* Medal of Military Duty * Medal of Long Service * Medal of Good Example * Medal of Distinguished Service * Medal of 25 January * Medal of 30 June

References

1961 births Egyptian Navy admirals Place of birth missing (living people) Living people {{Egypt-mil-bio-stub