Kelvin Khong

Kelvin Khong Boon Leong (, born 18 January 1976) is a Singaporean former major-general who served as Chief of Air Force from 2019 to 2024.

Education
Khong was educated at Hwa Chong Junior College before he was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship in 1995. He also attended the Singapore Youth Flying Club where he was the best Trainee.

Khong graduated from the Imperial College London in 1999 with a Master of Engineering with first class honours degree. In 2007, he attended the United States Air Command and Staff College and graduated with a Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree in 2008. He subsequently completed a Master of Business Administration with honours degree at the International Institute for Management Development in 2012.

Military career
Khong enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1995 and served in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as a F-16 and F-15SG pilot.

Khong was commanding officer of 149 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force. In 2019, he succeeded Mervyn Tan as Chief of Air Force. Khong was succeeded by Kelvin Fan as Chief of Air Force on 22 March 2024.

Awards and decorations

 * Pingat_Pentadbiran_Awam_(Emas)_(Tentera).png Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold), in 2020.
 * Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Perak) (Tentera).png Public Administration Medal (Military) (Silver), in 2014.
 * Long Service Medal (Military) ribbon (from 2006).png Long Service Medal (Military), in 2020.
 * Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal ribbon.png Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
 * [[File:Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal ribbon with clasp.png|80px]] Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
 * Singapore_Armed_Forces_Good_Service_Medal_ribbon.png Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
 * National Order of Merit - Officer (France).png Ordre national du Mérite (Officier), 23 May 2022. For significant contributions towards enhancing bilateral defence ties between the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
 * AUS Order of Australia (military) BAR.svg Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, 8 February 2023. For distinguished service in fostering the military relationship between the Republic of Singapore and Australia through strategic vision, outstanding personal commitment and exceptional leadership, and in recognition of his role in supporting Australia during times of great need.
 * Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Swa Bhuwana Paksa Utama.png Air Force Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class - Indonesia
 * US Legion of Merit Commander rib.png Commander of the Legion of Merit, USA
 * Order of the Crown of Thailand - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon.png Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
 * Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera.png Courageous Commander of The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (P.G.A.T.)

Personal life
Khong is married with two sons and a daughter.