Dawn M. Dunlop | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1988–2021 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force 412th Test Wing 586th Flight Test Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Air Medal[1] |
Dawn M. Dunlop is a retired United States Air Force Major General. Prior to her retirement she served as the Director, Operational Capability Requirements, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration, and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.
In 1993, Dunlop was selected as one of the first U.S. women to fly combat aircraft.[2] Later, she was also the first woman to fly the F-22 and to command a Test Wing.[3]
Prior to her retirement, Dunlop was the highest ranking female fighter pilot in the Air Force.[3] As a command pilot, she accumulated more than 3,500 flying hours, primarily in the F-22, F-15C, F-15E, T-38, F-16 and NE-3A.[1]
- ^ a b "Major General Dawn W. Dunlop". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Women are moving up to combat role in military". The Kansas City Star. May 2, 1993.
- ^ a b "Fighter pilot embodies 'Captain Marvel' spirit". U.S. Air Force. March 22, 2019.