The IDF promoted Colonel G., commander of Uvda Air Force Base, to brigadier-general, making her the most senior female pilot in the air force's history. She was also appointed as air force attaché in Washington, according to Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio).
The IDF has promoted Colonel G., commander of Uvda Air Force Base, to brigadier-general and appointed her as air force attaché in Washington, marking a historic milestone for women in the Israeli Air Force. The appointment was reported by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio) on Tuesday evening, confirming earlier reports.
At 12:21 Jerusalem time, The Zioneer reported that Colonel G. had been promoted to brigadier-general, making her the first woman to achieve that rank in the IAF. Simultaneously, ynet reported that she would also serve as air attaché to the Israeli Embassy in Washington. The promotion and appointment were thus first covered by multiple outlets concurrently.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, Colonel G. made history in May 2024 when she became the first female base commander in the air force, taking command of Uvda Air Force Base. Her promotion to brigadier-general now adds another first to her record, and the attaché role places her in a key diplomatic post.
The timeline for her assumption of the attaché role in Washington has not been specified, and details on her successor as Uvda base commander remain pending.
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