Laura Janse van Vuuren
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Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Laura Janse van Vuuren is a South African Navy officer and the second woman to reach flag rank.[1]
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Rear Admiral (JG) Laura Janse van Vuuren | |
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Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Navy |
Years of service | 1977–2014 |
Rank | Rear Admiral (JG) |
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Janse van Vuuren completed her schooling at Zwaanswyk High School in 1976 and joined the Navy in 1977. She initially entered the Navy as a non-commissioned officer and then completed the officer's course in 1979.[1]
In 2006 Janse van Vuuren was appointed as Director Equity Strategic Direction for the SANDF and promoted to rear admiral (JG). She was then appointed commandant of the South African National Defence College at Thaba Tshwane from 1 January 2011.[2][3]