Osama El-Gendi (born 1953) is an officer in the Egyptian military.
He graduated from the Naval Academy in Alexandria in 1973 in time to serve on a frigate as a fire direction officer during the Yom Kippur War and saw action outside the terrirorial waters near Damietta.
On 14 August 2012 President Mohamed Morsi appointed him as the Commander of the Egyptian Navy after dismissing Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish
Bachelor of the Navy studies The captain of the high seas, August's courseSpecific leadership courseM.A. of military sciences and the navy studies, Egyptian Joint command collegeWar staff course (Naval Specialization)Crisis Management / Negotiation courseAdvanced War Course - Nasser Military AcademyAdvanced Distinguished leaders Course - Nasser Military Academy.M.A. of the global transport, The Arab academy for sciences and technology and the maritime transport.Main commands
Commander of Group in the Second Brigade Missile Frigates 1989-1993Commander of Second Brigade of Boats 1993-1997Chief of Operations of Red Sea Fleet 1997-2000Commander of Matrouh Naval Base 2000-2004Commander of Red Sea Fleet 2004-2008Commander-in-Chief of Alexandria Naval Base and Mediterranean Fleet 2008-2011Chief of Naval Operations 2011-2012Chief of staff of the Egyptian Navy 2012-Medals and Decorations
Medal of the 25th of AprilMedal of Military Duty, Second Class.Medal of Military Duty, First Class.Medal of Training, First ClassDistinguished Service Decoration.Longevity and Exemplary MedalMedal of the Egyptian Navy.Silver Jubilee Medal of 6 October victory 25th AnniversaryGolden Jubilee Medal of 23 July 50th AnniversarySilver Jubilee Medal of 25 April AnniversaryJanuary 25 Medal