About Kristin E. Goodwin
Kristin E. Goodwin was an American military officer.
Kristin Elizabeth Goodwin is an American retired brigadier general and aviator of the United States Air Force, the first female commander of any bomber wing.
A graduate of the Air Force Academy, she was a transport and then bomber command pilot before assuming organizational commands. She served as the academy's first openly gay commandant of cadets, a post from which she was removed due to an Inspector General investigation. Goodwin went on to be chief of staff of the United States Space Force's Space Operations Command. She retired in or before April 2024.
Personal life Kristin Elizabeth Goodwin
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Who was Kristin E. Goodwin?
retired United States Air Force officer
When was Kristin E. Goodwin born?
Kristin E. Goodwin was born in Pittsburgh.
What was Kristin E. Goodwin's occupation?
Kristin E. Goodwin was a military officer.
What nationality was Kristin E. Goodwin?
Kristin E. Goodwin was American.
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