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Josh Bar

Josh Bar is an Israeli Air Force fighter pilot and brigadier general who heads the Air Division and previously commanded Ramon Airbase.

Heading the Air DivisionCommanding Ramon AirbaseCommanding 69 Squadron

Occupation: fighter pilot, air force officer
Education: Shenkar College of Engineering and Design
Rank: tat aluf
Wars: 2006 Lebanon War, Gaza War

The story of Josh Bar's life

Yehoshua "Josh" Bar joined the IDF in 1998 and completed the flight course as a fighter pilot. He holds a degree in industrial engineering and management from Shenkar College. He is married and has 3 children.

He served as a deputy squadron commander in 105 Squadron. After a command and staff course, he led a section in the Air Force attack department and later served as deputy head of its branch. He commanded 253 Squadron from 2016 to 2018 and 69 Squadron from 2018 to 2020.

He then headed the Air Force attack department for 2 years. In 2022 he became commander of Ramon Airbase, and in April 2024 he was promoted to brigadier general after the post was upgraded to that rank. He left the base in August 2024 to study at the National Security College, and on 12 August 2025 he was appointed head of the Air Division.

Josh Bar's life in 6 milestones

1998
Joined the IDF.
2016
Became commander of 253 Squadron.
2018
Became commander of 69 Squadron.
2022
Appointed commander of Ramon Airbase.
2024
Promoted to brigadier general.
2025
Appointed head of the Air Division.

Josh Bar served in IDF Pilot Course

A fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force since 1998, he commanded 253 and 69 Squadrons and Ramon Airbase. He holds the rank of brigadier general and heads the Air Division since 2025.

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