In 1981, after attending high school in the U.S. and then Sandhurst Military Academy in England, Abdullah joined the army.

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After receiving a high school education in the U.S. and attending Sandhurst Military Academy in England, Abdullah in 1981 embarked on a career in the Jordanian army, rising to command the special forces as a major general.

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