Jennifer Short
Jennifer Marie Short (born 1970/1971) is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the legislative liaison of the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. She previously served as the deputy director for strategic planning and policy of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.[1][2][3][4]
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| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 51–52) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1995–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 23rd Wing 358th Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
| Spouse(s) |
Scott Evens (m. 2010) |
Military career
In May 2022, Short was nominated for promotion to major general.[5]
Personal life
She is the third person in her family to ascend to the general officer ranks in the Air Force. Her late father, Michael Short, retired from the Air Force in 2000 at the rank of lieutenant general. Her brother, Christopher M. Short, retired in 2019 at the rank of brigadier general.[6]
Short married Scott Evens on October 23, 2010.[7]
References
- "BRIGADIER GENERAL JENNIFER M. SHORT". www.af.mil.
- "Entrance". www.af.mil.
- "23D WING CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY". Moody Air Force Base. May 29, 2019.
- "Jennifer Short". International Women's Forum - Public site.
- "PN2196 — Air Force". United States Congress. May 25, 2022.
- "Obituary for Michael Charles Short at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home". www.wjsmithandson.com. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- "Jennifer Short, Scott Evens". The New York Times. October 30, 2010.
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