Lori Robinson nominated as first US female combatant chief

[Gerald]

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter has nominated the first female in US military history to lead a combatant command.
General Lori Robinson has been nominated to lead the US Northern Command, Mr Carter announced on Friday.
The position is one of the most senior in the US military and must be confirmed by the Senate.
She is currently commander for the Pacific Air Forces and enrolled in the Air Force in 1982.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35845226


Well,at some point will be the first.




Note: 2016-03-18