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First female combatant commander appointed in US

First female combatant commander appointed in US
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Breaking through the glass ceiling Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson has appointed to lead U.S. Northern Command, becoming the first female combatant

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Breaking through the glass ceiling Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson has appointed to lead U.S. Northern Command, becoming the first female combatant commander in US history.

The Defence Secretary said she was appointed because she was the most qualified person for the job adding she was a superb officer.

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