Steven Abbott
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Air Commodore
Steven Abbott CBE
(born 5 February 1956) is a senior officer in the Royal Air Force
.
He was educated at the University of East Anglia
(BA) and Downing College, Cambridge
(MPhil). He has been Commandant-General
of the RAF Regiment
since 2007, simultaneously holding the post of Air Officer of the RAF Police.
He is a member of Chatham House
and was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
in 2000.
Air Commodore
Air commodore is an air-officer rank which originated in and continues to be used by the Royal Air Force...
Steven Abbott CBE
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
(born 5 February 1956) is a senior officer in the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
.
He was educated at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
(BA) and Downing College, Cambridge
Downing College, Cambridge
Downing College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1800 and currently has around 650 students.- History :...
(MPhil). He has been Commandant-General
Commandant-General of the RAF Regiment
The Commandant-General of the RAF Regiment is the Royal Air Force commander of the RAF Regiment. The post was established in January 1942 immediately prior to the creation of the RAF Regiment. The first two holders of the post were major-generals in the British Army. From 1948 onward, the...
of the RAF Regiment
RAF Regiment
The Royal Air Force Regiment is a specialist airfield defence corps founded by Royal Warrant in 1942. After a 32 week trainee gunner course, its members are trained and equipped to prevent a successful enemy attack in the first instance; minimise the damage caused by a successful attack; and...
since 2007, simultaneously holding the post of Air Officer of the RAF Police.
He is a member of Chatham House
Chatham House
Chatham House, formally known as The Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in London whose mission is to analyse and promote the understanding of major international issues and current affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's leading...
and was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service is a British military award that recognises meritorious service during, or in support of, operations...
in 2000.