Commanders of Turkish Navy and Air Force have been retired.

According to the news reported by the Istanbul correspondent of APA, the spokesman of the President of Turkey Ibrahim Kalın said this in his statement on the results of the meeting of the High Military Council.

He noted that Atilla Gülhan was appointed the new commander of the Air Force and Ercument Tatlıoğlu of the Navy.

In addition, 16 generals and admirals were promoted to higher ranks.

The term of office of 40 generals and admirals was extended by one year, 38 generals and admirals retired.