Frances J. Allen

Frances J. Allen
AllegianceCanada
BranchRoyal Canadian Air Force
Years of service1983–present
RankLieutenant-General
Unit764 Communications Squadron
76 Communications Group
CommandsVice Chief of the Defence Staff
Joint Force Cyber Component
Canadian Forces Information Operations Group
Canadian Forces Network Operations Centre
National Systems Management Centre Ottawa
AwardsCommander of the Order of Military Merit
Canadian Forces' Decoration

Lieutenant-General Frances Jennifer Allen, CMM, CD is a senior officer serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. On June 28, 2021, she assumed office as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, becoming the first woman to hold the position.