Jeronim Bazo

Jeronim Bazo is a retired Albanian military officer, currently serving as Director of RACVIAC – Center for Security Cooperation. From 7 November 2013, until January 2017, he served as the Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces.

Early military career Bazo graduated from the Albanian Military Academy “Skënderbej” in 1985. He immediately became an officer, serving as a platoon leader, infantry company commander, battalion executive officer, and an instructor at a military school. Bazo was promoted to captain in 1991.

From 1993 to 1995, Bazo served as head of section for the Personnel Department of the Albanian Ministry of Defence. Bazo was promoted to major in 1994, while in the Personnel Department, and to lieutenant colonel in 1995. In 1996, he graduated from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. He then served as director of the newly established Department for National Security at the Albanian Defence Academy.

In September 2015, Bazo was inducted into the United States Army War College's hall of fame.

Personal life

Bazo is married and has 2 children. Bazo's daughter, Orarta Bazo, attended a U.S. high school while her father was a student at the United States Army War College.

Timeline of Ranks