| Rear Admiral Jennifer Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 Canada |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Canadian Navy |
| Years of service | 1976–present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held |
Chief of Reserves and Cadets (2011–present) Commander of the Naval Reserve (2007–2011) |
Rear Admiral Jennifer J. Bennett, CMM CD is a senior Canadian Forces Naval Reserve officer. Since May 2011, she has served as Chief of Reserves and Cadets. As such, she is the highest ranking reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces and the most senior woman in the Royal Canadian Navy.[1][2] She served as commanding officer of HMCS Malahat from 1995 to 1998, and as Commander of the Naval Reserve from 2007 to 2011.[3] She was named as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011.[4]
Honours[]
In 2004, Bennett was appointed an Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility".[5] In 2012, she promoted to Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility".[5][6]
In June 2015, Bennett was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by the University of Alberta.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lingley, Scott (9 June 2015). "Trailblazing naval commander receives honorary degree". https://uofa.ualberta.ca/news-and-events/newsarticles/2015/june/trailblazing-naval-commander-receives-honorary-degree. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "Canadian Forces welcomes first female admiral as Chief, Reserves and Cadets". The Hamilton Spectator. 31 May 2011. http://www.thespec.com/news-story/2206985-canadian-forces-welcomes-first-female-admiral-as-chief-reserves-and-cadets/. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "Rear - Admiral Bennett J.J. , OMM, CD". http://www.angelfire.com/on2/untd/JBBio.pdf. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2011. http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/videos/womens-executive-network-names-canadas-100-most-powerful-women. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rear-Admiral Jennifer J. Bennett, CMM, CD" (pdf). 2013. https://sisterleadership.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/rear-admiral-bennett-2013-bio.pdf. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony". 6 November 2013. http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=15400. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
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