Karapinar becomes first woman general in Turkish Air Force
Ozlem Karapinar was promoted to Brigadier General under decisions of Turkiye's Supreme Military Council, effective Aug 30.
ANKARA – Ozlem Karapinar has made history as the first woman to hold the rank of general in the Turkish Air Force after being promoted to Brigadier General.
The promotion was decided at this week's meeting of Turkiye's Supreme Military Council (YAS), as part of a major reshuffle of the country's military leadership.
The meeting was chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
Effective Aug 30, the council also approved the promotion of 25 generals and admirals to higher ranks, and elevated 69 colonels to the ranks of general and admiral.
Karapinar's promotion marks a significant milestone for an armed forces that has traditionally been male-dominated at its most senior leadership levels. – AGENCIES
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