Q. Who is the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be appointed as the leader of a frontline combat unit?
Answer: Shaliza Dhami
Notes: Group Captain Shaliza Dhami has made history as the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be appointed as the leader of a frontline combat unit in the Western sector. She will oversee a missile squadron in the position. Group Captain Dhami has extensive experience as a helicopter pilot and a flight commander in the Western sector. Her position as a Group Captain is equivalent to a Colonel in the Indian Army.
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