Claudia J. Kennedy
American General and military leader
Born
July 14th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Graduated from the University of Tennessee and joined the United States Army, rising to the rank of Major General. Served as the first woman to hold the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence. Played a crucial role in shaping military intelligence policy. Contributed to discussions on diversity and women's roles in the military throughout her career.
First female Major General in the U.S. Army
Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence
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