(Israel Hayom) Lilach Shoval - Lt.-Col. G., 35, became the first woman to command an Israel Air Force squadron on Wednesday, becoming commander of the Nachshon Squadron, which operates surveillance aircraft. G. served as deputy commander of the squadron from 2015 to 2017. IAF Commander Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin noted, "Lt.-Col. G., the mother of two boys, is a role model and an inspiration to thousands of women in the State of Israel."
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