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The first-ever female Squadron Commander has been appointed to lead the 122 Nahshon Squadron of the Israel Air Force at Nevatim Air Base in southern Israel.
Israel Air Force Commander Major-General Amikam Norkin appointed Major. G. to become the first female flight squadron commander in the IAF on Tuesday at Nevatim, where she previously served as Deputy Commander.
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With the new appointment, Major G. will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
“It’s a great privilege that comes with immense responsibility,” Major G. said upon her appointment. “The real work is still ahead of me. I am proud to serve in the IAF.”
Fly high, Lt.Col. G.! Mazel Tov!
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