First Female Commander to Lead Israeli Navy Missile Boat in Historic Milestone

Historic first: IDF appoints first woman to command missile ship

In a last-minute decision, the officer, identified as Maj. R., was informed only in recent days that she had successfully completed her qualifications and would become the first woman to command an Israeli Navy missile ship

In historic first, woman to helm Israeli Navy missile ship

Major R., who enlisted in 2016 and advanced through key naval combat posts, is now the first woman to command a missile ship in the Israel Defense Forces, leading a battle-proven vessel that operated against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syrian forces. The post WATCH: In historic first, woman to helm Israeli Navy missile ship appeared first on World Israel News.

IDF appoints first-ever female naval missile boat commander to lead naval combat ops.

In recent years, the IDF has begun increasing the number of female sailors and officers, with this case being the most prominent example of a new female representative.

First Female Commander to Lead Israeli Navy Missile Boat in Historic Milestone

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — For the first time in Israeli Navy history, a female officer will take command of one of the service’s missile boats, the IDF announced. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Lieutenant Commander “Resh” — identified only by her rank and the first initial of her Hebrew name

First woman takes command of IDF missile ship

Major R. will make history as the first woman to command an Israeli Navy missile boat, highlighting the IDF’s growing gender diversity at its top ranks.