Alain Duschène Explained

Alain Duschène
Birth Date:	19 March 1960
Birth Place:	Esch-sur-Alzette
Rank:	General
Children:	2 daughters

Alain Duschène (born 19 March 1960) is a former Luxembourg Army general. On the 30 September 2017, he became Luxembourg's Chief of Defence, the professional head of the country's military, replacing former defence chief General Romain Mancinelli.^{[1] [2]} He was succeeded by Steve Thull in 2020.^[3]

He graduated in 1984 from the École Royale Militaire (ERM) in Brussels.

Decorations and awards

• Officier avec Couronne, Order of Adolphe of Nassau
• Commander, Order of the Oak Crown
• Commander, Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
• Croix d’Honneur et de Mérite militaire en Bronze
• 25 Years Service Cross
• Prince Jean de Luxembourg Commemorative Medal
• Medal for Sports Merit en vermeil

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External links

• Biography of Alain Duschène at NATO site.
• Biography of Alain Duschène on Luxembourg Army site.

Notes and References

1. News: Alain Duschène officiellement nommé chef d’État-major de l’armée . 13 September 2017 . Paperjam . 3 October 2017 . 25 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170925132222/http://paperjam.lu/news/alain-duschene-officiellement-nomme-chef-detat-major-de-larmee . dead .
2. News: Le général Duschène nommé chef d’état-major de l’armée . . 29 September 2017.
3. Web site: NATO- Biography: Genteral Steve Thull. NATO. 15 February 2020.
4. http://www.armee.lu/organisation/personnel/personnel-cle/biographie-du-general-alain-duschene C.V. of Alain Duschène