Wilma Vaught
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Wilma L. Vaught (born March 15, 1930)[1] is a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general. She was the first woman to deploy with an Air Force bomber unit,[2] and the first woman to reach the rank of brigadier general from the comptroller field.[3]
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Wilma Vaught | |
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Born | (1930-03-15) March 15, 1930 (age 94) Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1957–1985 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon with oak leaf cluster National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal with four service stars Armed Forces Reserve Medal Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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