Riyadh, Rajab 27, 1438 H., April 24, 2017, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, decorated at his office here today Prince Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz with his new military rank as Lieutenant-General and Commander of the ground forces. The Deputy Crown Prince congratulated the Commander of the ground forces on this occasion praying Allah the Almighty to help him in serving the religion and homland. For his part, the commander of the ground forces expressed his appreciation of and thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince and Deputy Crown Prince for the great trust being bestowed on him by the country's leadership. --SPA 18:07 LOCAL TIME 15:07 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w384842