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AFRC commander nomininee is breaking barriers

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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga, --  Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller was nominated by President Barack Obama to replace Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson as the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command (pending Congressional confirmation).
The General is currently serving as the deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force Washington, D.C. She assists the chief of the Air Force Reserve who serves as the principal advisor on Reserve matters to the secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Chief of Staff.
After Senate confirmation, she will become the first female Citizen Airman to achieve the rank of Lt. Gen.; first female Chief of Air Force Reserve and first female Commander, Air Force Reserve Command during a ceremony in July.
"She is a proven leader and will continue to lead our Citizen Airmen to the next level of excellence," said Jackson.
Miller, a graduate of The Ohio State University, has received many distinguished awards and decorations in her 35 year career and is a command pilot with more than 4,800 hours in numerous aircraft.
For more information, please contact AFRC Public Affairs at (478) 327-1746.
Find out more about the Air Force Reserve Command at http://www.afrc.af.mil/

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