Jeanne M. Holm
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This article is about the Air Force general. For the NASA Chief Knowledge Architect, see Jeanne M. Holm (NASA).
Major General Jeanne Marjorie Holm (June 23, 1921 – February 15, 2010)[1][2] was the first female one-star general of the United States Air Force and the first female two-star general in any service branch of the United States.[3] Holm was a driving force behind the expansion of women's roles in the Air Force.[4]
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Jeanne Holm | |
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Born | (1921-06-23)June 23, 1921 Portland, Oregon |
Died | February 15, 2010(2010-02-15) (aged 88) Annapolis, Maryland |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1942–1946 1948–1975 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Women in the Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II Berlin Blockade |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
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