An Egyptian channel denied rumours that air force commander Gen. Younes el-Masry was released from duty after a senior military source stated the purpose of this story a way to spread false news. A media source published that the Defense Minister, Major General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, was on a surprise visit to the headquarters of the Air Force leaders to establish the state of discipline within the headquarters of the army leadership. Al-Sisi expressed his displeasure over the lack of discipline within the headquarters of the Air Force in Roxy as the soldiers did not comply with the place of service.