Born in Istanbul in 1940, graduated from Turkish Military Academy in 1961. Served as Turkish Army commander from 2004 to 2006. Became 25th Chief of Turkish General Staff from 2006 to 2008. Received multiple foreign military medals including Legion of Merit
Born in 1952 in Kayseri, Turkey. Graduated from Turkish Military Academy in 1972. Completed postgraduate studies at Queen's University Belfast. Earned doctorate from Boğaziçi University