Julie Hammer
Air Vice Marshal Julie Hammer, AM, CSC, FTSE, FRAeS (born 17 February 1955) is an Australian engineer and a retired senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). She was the first woman to be promoted to one-star rank, and also the first woman to be promoted to two-star rank, in the Australian Defence Force. She was also the first woman to command an operational unit in the RAAF.
Julie Hammer | |
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| Born | 17 February 1955 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1977–2005 |
| Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
| Commands held | Australian Defence Force Academy (2001–03) Director General Information Services (1999–2001) Electronic Warfare Squadron (1992–95) |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross |
| Other work | President of Engineers Australia Member of the Australian War Memorial Council |
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