RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has bestowed the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class upon the former commander of the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), retired General Michael Kurilla.
Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman conferred the award upon the directives of King Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The ceremony took place at the defense minister’s office in Riyadh on Thursday.
The King Abdulaziz Medal, often referred to as the Order of King Abdulaziz, is one of the highest and most prestigious civilian and military honors in Saudi Arabia. Named after the Kingdom’s founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the order was officially inaugurated by King Faisal on March 20, 1971.
Prince Khalid bin Salman, right, receiving and General Michael Kurilla (ret.) at his Ministry of Defense office on Thursday. (SPA)
