Jeanne M. Holm

Major General Jeanne Marjorie Holm (June 23, 1921 – February 15, 2010) 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. Holm was a driving force behind the expansion of women's roles in the Air Force.

This article is about the Air Force general. For the NASA Chief Knowledge Architect, see Jeanne M. Holm (NASA).
Jeanne Holm
Major General Jeanne M. Holm c. 1973
Born(1921-06-23)June 23, 1921
Portland, Oregon
DiedFebruary 15, 2010(2010-02-15) (aged 88)
Annapolis, Maryland
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1942–1946
1948–1975
RankMajor General
Commands heldWomen in the Air Force
Battles/warsWorld War II
Berlin Blockade
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
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