Jennifer Short Explained

Jennifer Short
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Branch Label:	Branch
Serviceyears:	1995–present
Rank:	Major General
Commands:	23rd Wing 358th Fighter Squadron
Awards:	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3)

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]}

Military career

In May 2022, Short was nominated for promotion to major general.^[5] In July 2024, she was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the senior military assistant to the secretary of defense.^{[6] [7]}

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.^[8]

Short married Scott Evens on October 23, 2010.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: BRIGADIER GENERAL JENNIFER M. SHORT. www.af.mil.
2. Web site: Entrance. www.af.mil.
3. Web site: 23D WING CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY. Moody Air Force Base. May 29, 2019 .
4. Web site: Jennifer Short. International Women's Forum - Public site.
5. Web site: PN2196 — Air Force. May 25, 2022. United States Congress.
6. Web site: PN2007 — Maj. Gen. Jennifer M. Short — Air Force. July 25, 2024. United States Congress.
7. Web site: General Officer Announcement. 2024-07-26. 2024-07-26. U.S. Department of Defense.
8. Web site: Obituary for Michael Charles Short at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home . 2023-09-18 . www.wjsmithandson.com . en.
9. News: Jennifer Short, Scott Evens . The New York Times . October 30, 2010 .