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First Female State Command Chief for Minnesota Air National Guard
Master Sergeant Lisa Erikson is the most senior enlisted member of the Minnesota Air National Guard. As the State Command Chief, she plays a vital role in the development and readiness of the force. Since October 2021, she has been responsible for leading and managing roughly 2,000 Airmen located at two separate wings and one headquarters across Minnesota. "My priorities are to build relationships to improve the resiliency of the force so we may provide this state and nation a ready force," said Erikson. "I will also provide opportunities for development and growth." According to the Minnesota Air National Guard, "Erikson brings tremendous diversity of experience having held six very different duty positions throughout her 32 years of service. She began her career as a Jet Engine Mechanic on the C-141 cargo !4!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! the U.S. Air Force. She transitioned into administrative roles [to] include training manager, personnel systems manager and !3!0!4!4!!!!4! /0*$!!!!.!(! !!!*!!!!!!,!"! Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom as part of the Wing's aviation deployment."
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Utah National Guard Promoted First Brigadier General
*!.!!$!$!%!!!!!!! promoted to brigadier general in the Utah Army National Guard, assuming the role of commander of the Utah National Guard Land Component Command. 4!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soldier, attaining the second-highest rank as a master sergeant. %!!!!!!!!!!64! "!/!$!!!!!! Dalto shared, "Throughout my military career, I have been privileged to know many great Soldiers and be mentored by outstanding leaders. I pledge to continue that tradition for the Soldiers under my command. Together, we will dedicate ourselves to the great tradition of the Utah Army National Guard for excellence in serving the citizens of Utah and our great nation."
Source: ut.ng.mil
Master Sergeant Lisa Erikson
MN AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Brig. Gen. Charlene Dalto
COURTESY OF UTAH NATIONAL GUARD
In the armed forces as a whole, a slightly greater proportion of women than men are commissioned officers ( 17% vs. 15% , respectively).
-Pew Research
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