Maj. Jeanne Holm

Holm, retired after 33 years in the US Air Force, was the highest ranking woman ever to serve in the U.S. armed forces. She enlisted as a truck driver and proceeded by stages to become a major general. From 1965-73 she was Director, WAF. In 1976 she was appointed as Special Assistant for Women to the President.

Holm, retired after 33 years in the US Air Force, was the highest ranking woman ever to serve in the U.S. armed forces. She enlisted as a truck driver and proceeded by stages to become a major general. From 1965-73 she was Director, WAF. In 1976 she was appointed as Special Assistant for Women to the President. See less