Lone Træholt

Lone Træholt is the first woman in the Danish armed forces to obtain the rank of general. On 30 September 2016, she was promoted to brigadier general in the Royal Danish Air Force, heading the Tactical Air Staff. In 2000, Træholt became the first woman in the Danish Air Force to hold the rank of lieutenant colonel , and in 2008, she became the first woman in the Danish Air Force to hold the rank of colonel . She therefore trained as an officer at the Royal Danish Air Force Academy (1979–83). She underwent further officer training at the Royal Danish Military Academy in 1986 and 1992–93. More recently, she has completed courses in military leadership.

Career Træholt has risen through the Danish Air Force officer ranks since 1981 when she became second lieutenant. She was subsequently promoted to first lieutenant (1983), captain (1986), major (1993), lieutenant colonel (2000), and colonel (2008). She always remembers being told at the flying school: "It's a shame you're a woman. You fly so well."

Awards Træholt has been honoured with numerous awards and medals, including the Order of the Dannebrog as a Commander, the Danish Defence Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.