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IDF appoints first female air force brig. gen. in its history, following command over Uvda airbase

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • The Israeli Air Force promoted its first female brigadier general, referred to as "G.", who previously commanded the Uvda airbase.
  • She will now serve as the air force attachee in Washington, D.C., a critical post for aerial cooperation between the two countries.
  • This promotion marks a significant milestone for women in the Israeli military, as brigadier general is the third-highest rank in the IDF.

Brig. Gen. G. has made history as the first woman to achieve the rank of brigadier general in the Israeli Air Force. Her promotion signifies a major advancement for women within the IDF, as brigadier general is the third-highest rank in the military.

G. previously broke ground as the first female commander of an air force squadron in 2019 and later became the first woman to lead an airbase as chief of Uvda airbase since May 2024. Her next assignment will be as the air force attachee in Washington, D.C., a role of strategic importance for managing aerial cooperation between Israel and the United States.

While other women have reached the brigadier general rank in different IDF branches, G.'s ascent through the air force ranks is particularly noteworthy. The IDF also announced other appointments, including Brig. Gen. Omer Cohen, Brig. Gen. Beni Aharon, and Brig. Gen. Oren Simcha to new command positions, and Brig. Gen. "Y" to the number two post in the air force.

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