Rick Wakeman Because I live, you shall live also. It takes great personal strength. Maj. Gen. Leavitt is a graduate and former instructor of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School and is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours. 1991 Master of Science, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif. But not just any pilot. You want people to be emotionally moved. In 2016, she became the first woman to head the 57 th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, and in June 2018 she took over Air Force recruiting. Leavitt was the guest speaker at an ENJJPT graduation and hosted professional development events during her visit. Your browser is incompatible with this widget. LEAVITT: What I found was, you know, in almost all cases people were professional. June 2018 June 2020, Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. But it was a significant change in policy and it was something very new and different. About six months before she got to Laughlin, Air Force Chief of Staff Merrill McPeak had made his own position clear, telling a congressional committee that he would choose a less-qualified male pilot over a highly qualified female pilot to fly with him. One by one, her commanding officers had told her that while U.S. law had changed to allow women to fly in combat, Department of Defense policy had not. Prior to her current assignment, the general served as Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, where she was responsible for the world's largest training organization, providing initial skills, undergraduate flying, post graduate combat crew and supplemental training for more than 300,000 Air Force, joint and international personnel at 65 Air Force and Department of Defense locations. And I was selected to go to Moody Air Force Base, and I was able to get five F-16s backseat rides while I was there. Leavitt is responsible for 34 squadrons at 13 installations constituting the Air Forces most diverse flying wing. MARTIN: If I could ask a personal question. But its the here, now and tomorrow the Chief of Safety for the Air and Space Forces encouraged women to focus on at one of several professional development moments for Airmen and leaders during a recent visit to Sheppard Air Force Base. Col. Jeannie Flynn Leavitt is not only a decorated fighter pilot; she has broken through gender barriers few thought possible. July 2009June 2010, Student, National War College, National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. June 2014April 2016, Principal Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., as a colonel It was her first visit to the North Texas base, which also included being the guest speaker at the 80th Flying Training Wings Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training class 22-04 graduation. Leavitt is married to retired USAF Colonel Craig Leavitt, and they have two children. January 1992 March 1993, student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin AFB, Texas. A reporter asked if by going into fighter training so soon, she was leapfrogging over qualified men. If I inspire any young woman, young man to work hard and dream big and accomplish more than they thought possible, then thats well worth me telling the story, she says. We have so much information being fed into the airplane with all the different sensors and the data link. 17. Leavitt will be in charge of the wing's 5,000 active duty men and women, with 12,000 civilians in the base population. Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt is the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia, and Commander, Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt is the commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and made history as the service's first female fighter pilot. 2012 Air Force Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville I mean, this is a service you have devoted your life to. July 2010May 2012, Air Force Chief of Staff Fellow, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C., as a colonel In her role as recruiting services commander, Leavitt made a priority of increasing diversity in the Air Force by reaching out to women and minority groups. Maj. Gen. Leavitt has served in a variety of flying, staff and command assignments, and has commanded at the flight, squadron and wing level. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Author: Hugh MacDiarmid. | Contact Us Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Phone: (802) 254-8183 [3], Leavitt was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to James, who was enlisted in the Air Force, and Pat Flynn. Her operational experiences include operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Ill just leave it at that.. I've known hundreds of thousands of people and watched them suffer. Team Seymour youngster donates hair for cause 130601-F-YC840-007.jpg. MARTIN: Colonel Jeannie Leavitt, she was the first woman to become a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. LEAVITT: Oh, it was absolutely amazing. | About Us Is this just more of reporting happening? You know, some people thought it was a good thing. Distinguished Service Medal Contact information may be available to logged in members. The question of female fighter pilots had been settledas a matter of law and policy. Finally, she manages, develops and directs all safety and risk management courses. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for Sheppard AFB female Airmen. (Current as of January2022), An official website of the United States government, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt was the 1st female fighter pilot in the Air Force and now serves as Commander of Air June 2020August 2021, Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas And five of the highest-ranking officials in the administration were involved in my doing so: Rove, Libby, the vice president, the president's chief of staff and the president himself. On one mission, during Operation Southern Watch in 1996, she supported a Royal Air Force Tornado GR1 under threat from an Iraqi Roland surface-to-air missile. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. When I started fighter training - due to my timing - I was the only woman in the training programs that I went through. Female Airmen attend an all-female all-call hosted by Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Being the first female fighter pilot, there was a lot of attention and the attention wasn't what I wanted. You did it on your own. Leavitt did not learn that the Air Force had begun making flightsuits designed for women until she became commander of the recruiting services in 2018. The moderate Republican from Maine retired from the U.S. Senate in January. 12. Market data provided by Factset. Flight hours: more than 3,000, including over 300 combat hours 2019 Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Distinguished Alumni, The University of Texas at Austin 2019 Harvard Business School, Executive Fellow in Executive Education Rating: command pilot ASSIGNMENTS 1864 Dayton Germantown Pike, Unit 4Germantown, OH 45327. I flew with some highly experienced instructor pilots who took time to sit down and explain everything to me. [8], Leavitt's first command was the 333d Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. Finally, she manages, develops and directs all safety and risk management courses. Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters January 1992March 1993, Student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas [8], In June 2014, Leavitt relinquished command of the 4th Fighter Wing to become principal military assistant to the Secretary of Defense in Washington, D.C.[9], In 2016, Leavitt became the first woman to take control of the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, and was promoted to brigadier general. 2009 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Award, National Aeronautic Association Bronze Star Medal June 2012June 2014, Commander, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. So wherever you were, they are sending reports to all the generals in the Air Force, talking about how you are doing. McSally, an A-10 pilot, would be the first to deploy in combat and the first to command an A-10 squadron. Email powered by Blackbaud (Privacy Policy, August 2003July 2004, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. MARTIN: When did you know you wanted to fly fighter jets? SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS It was an acknowledgment from the man who had tried to stand in her way that the system that had initially prevented her from becoming a fighter pilot was unjust. Label that however you want." BG Jeannie Leavitt. These close-air support missions, which capitalized on the F-15Es low-altitude capabilities (a terrain-following radar and a digital moving map of the ground below), helped protect U.S. soldiers who were taking fire or whose battlefield positions were about to be discovered by enemy scouts. You are someone who has succeeded in all these leadership roles. Some people were not the most supportive when it started. July 2009 June 2010, student, National War College, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. July 2010 May 2012, CSAF Fellow, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C. June 2014 April 2016, Principal Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C. April 2016 June 2018, Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nevada. "She has everything she needs to be a great commander. January 1992 March 1993, student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin AFB, Texas. September 2005April 2007, Chief of Master Air Attack Plans, 609th Combat Plans Squadron, 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central Command, Shaw AFB, S.C. [3], Leavitt is married to retired USAF Colonel Craig Leavitt, and they have two children.[13]. [7], From 2002 to 2010, Leavitt earned three master's degrees; a Master of Business Administration from Auburn University in Alabama (2002), a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base (2004), and a Master of National Security Strategy from the National War College (2010). But you remember what you need to do because the training is so realistic. Asked if she worried about her own safety, Leavitt says: I didnt typically think about my life being in danger because I felt like the troops on the ground were so much more vulnerable., Though the F-15E is capable of flying at Mach 2.4, the air-to-ground missions Leavitt flew didnt require such speed. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Accuracy and availability may vary. 3. We know that an adversary of the future is going to have potentially similar capabilities to us so we are going to beat them with being able to out-think them.. Though the Air Force has made advancements in designing gear for female aviators, in some ways the service has changed only marginally since Leavitt first sat in a fighter cockpit. | About Us 15. Yes, I graduated, but everyone else who was graduating with me worked just as hard, and I didnt think it was appropriate, given the nature of that program, to highlight me., It was her turn to tell the Air Force no. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Legal Statement. 1997 Outstanding Young Texas Exes, The University of Texas at Austin But she was also friendly and animated, especially when discussing her favorite airplane, the F-15. This page was last edited on 2 November 2022, at 15:12. Preszler went on to fly F-16s: the first woman to train, deploy, and teach in the single-seat, single-engine fighter. 10. In April 2021, she was appointed to replace Major General John T. Rauch as Chief of Safety of the United States Air Force, and assumed office on August 13, 20 2019 Harvard Business School, Executive Fellow in Executive Education Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster It says, Because he makes preserves, and redeems us. Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters Happy to read and share the best inspirational Jeannie Marie Leavitt quotes, sayings and quotations on Wise Famous Quotes. Prior to her current assignment, the general served as Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, where she was responsible for the world's largest training organization, providing initial skills, undergraduate flying, post graduate combat crew and supplemental training for more than 300,000 Air Force, joint and international personnel at 65 Air Force and Department of Defense locations. Erica Jong, You want people to think. She takes command from Col. Patrick Doherty after serving one year in Washington, D.C., on a special assignment as an Air Force fellow with the Central Intelligence Agency. George Lucas, Fashion designers only occasionally tread outside the realm of clothes as pure commodity. EDUCATION 7. Or is this something you think is actually getting worse? Happy to read and share the best inspirational Jeannie Marie Leavitt quotes, sayings and quotations on Wise Famous Quotes. June 2014April 2016, Principal Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. August 2003July 2004, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. Join the Because of Her Story community. The general recalled that in one sortie over Iraq, Leavitt was the flight leader, while he flew in a support role in an F-16. In order to get the most out of your member experience,you will need to create a new login. She develops, executes and evaluates all Air and Space Forces aviation, ground, weapons, space and system mishap prevention and nuclear surety programs to preserve combat capability. SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt has had a storied and historic more than 30-year Air Force career from the time she commissioned in January 1992. She said she wanted to fly the F-15E, which at the time was the newest fighter variant in the Air Force inventory. OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt has had a storied and historic more than 30-year Air Force career from the time she commissioned in January 1992. Over the next two decades, the three women would rack up a long list of firsts, with Leavitt leading the way. Aerial Achievement Medal Privacy Statement She has also served as a commander of a fighter squadron and deputy commander of an operations group at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. She was appointed Commander of the 4th Fighter Wing, at the same base in June 2012. MARTIN: So what was that first ride like in an F-16? I am (AP). 1. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Though our emotions are real and powerful, they don't have the final say on our lives. She became the U.S. Air Force's first female fighter pilot in 1993, and was the first woman to command a USAF combat fighter wing. Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster She was the services first female fighter pilot when she stepped into an F-15E Strike Eagle in 1993. And in a new book, she has a lot to say about how Congress works, and how it doesn't. Maj. Gen. Leavitt is the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety and Commander of the Air Force Safety Center at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. Just because I am critical of the coalition doesn't mean I am anti-English. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 8. What we do matters," Leavitt said. All Rights Reserved. I think in the case of the F-15E, the crew concept with two people [pilot and weapon systems officer] works very well, she says. ", Wells, the two-star general who commands the 9th Air Force and who will preside over the change-of-command ceremony on Friday, said he thinks putting her in such a premier command slot "is overdue. During her 20 years in the Air Force, The number has only nudged upward in the last 20 years, from one percent in 2000. We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. My timing was such that I tried very hard just to blend in, says Leavitt. Steven Holl, I've seen countless wars, upheaval, the worse atrocities. April 1994January 1998, Instructor Pilot, Training Officer, later Assistant Chief of Weapons, then Assistant Chief of Standardization and Evaluation, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. LEAVITT: Well, I think that we definitely have a problem with sexual assault. However, everyone was professional about it. After graduating in 1985 and before joining the Air Force, she earned a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a MS degree in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University in California. Terms of Use MARTIN: One more women started to follow in your footsteps, did you feel compelled to go out of your way to help them, to kind of show them the ropes? Leavitt shared her experiences with the newest generation of female aviators and others, from an ROTC cadet at the University of Texas, all the way to her current position as the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety. July 1993 April 1994, student, F-15E Formal Training Course. Aircraft flown: F-15E, T-37, T-38A and AT-38B Under newly elected President Bill Clinton, Defense Secretary Les Aspin would soon announce he would allow women to fly in combat. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt had 'lost confidence in his leadership and risk management style.' Leavitt has logged more than 2,500 hours in the F-15 Strike Eagle, including 300 hours flying in combat primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. At a Pentagon news conference on April 28, 1993, two other women joined Leavitt on stage. April 2016June 2018, Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev. One question was directed at Leavitt in particular. July 1993April 1994, Student, F-15E Formal Training Course, 555th Fighter Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz. 2002 Master of Business Administration, Auburn University, Auburn, Ala. Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt speaks with Airmen from the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing at an all-female all-call at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. August 2021present, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Va., and Commander, Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, N.M. FLIGHT INFORMATION (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ebony Bryant), Female Airmen from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program enjoy an all-female breakfast hosted by Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. [10][11], In June 2018, Leavitt relinquished command of the 57th Wing to become commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service at Randolph Air Force Base, Joint Base San Antonio, in Texas. Says Leavitt: When it comes to discussions over which airplane is better or single-seat versus two-seat, we just agree to disagree.. "I was told you finished No. Bronze Star Medal | Sitemap |. COLONEL JEANNIE LEAVITT: I was fascinated with flying. Col. Jeannie Leavitt has become the first woman to take command of an Air Force combat fighter wing Friday in North Carolina. 2007 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence If you need assistance, here is a step-by-step article. 2004 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. She is a graduate and former instructor of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School and is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours. Enjoy reading and share 6 famous quotes about Jeannie Leavitt with everyone. 1. You did not have a lot of help. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ebony Bryant). Distinguished Service Medal Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt is the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia, and Commander, Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. July 2004 September 2005, Chief of Special Technical Operations, United States Forces Korea, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, South Korea. It helps you be more effective in that airplane when you have a crew that works together., Leavitts respect for the F-15 makes for sometimes spirited debates with her husband, who is a retired Air Force F-16 pilot. "I've flown with her, I know her capabilities," said Wells. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. And I said, well, sir, I don't want to be the first, but if that's the terms of the deal I'll take it. Top Jeannie Marie Leavitt Quotes Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine. "I get to do amazing things with amazing people every day. | Contact Us 2. June 2018June 2020, Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas [5], Leavitt began her Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas in 1992. 2010 Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C. 2021-2022 University of Texas Cockrell School of Engineering Distinguished Engineering Graduate MARTIN: We are talking to you at a time when there's a lot of conversations Robin Givhan, You can say I'm not the easiest architect in the world, because I'm always trying to push the limits. April 2016June 2018, Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev. We want a mix of races, genders. MARTIN: When I have seen footage, I mean it looks like you really do have to have a stomach of steel though. For her to be where she is today, well, I think it sends a strong message," Wells said. Jeannie Marie Leavitt (ne Flynn; born c. 1967) is a United States Air Force (USAF) general officer. It has been around for thousands of years. Air Force Achievement Medal Maj. Gen. Leavitt entered the Air Force in 1992 after earning her bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas and her masters degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University. The Air Force said his commanding officer, Brig. We want a mix of backgrounds. 2019 International Aviation Womens Association, Wings Outstanding Aviator Award 2010 National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. 9. I was very fortunate. During her 20 years in the Air Force, Leavitt says she's familiar with being in its leading ranks of women, but believes she has earned her position through performance, not favoritism. April 1994January 1998, Instructor Pilot, Training Officer, later Assistant Chief of Weapons, then Assistant Chief of Standardization and Evaluation, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. The three women stood next to McPeak, who had earlier said that while he had opposed the change, there was always a small chance he was wrong. Jeannie Marie Leavitt (ne Flynn; born c. 1967) is a United States Air Force (USAF) general officer. But I try to not highlight the gender differences. September 2005 April 2007, Chief of Master Air Attack Plans, 609th Combat Plans Squadron. I loved everything about flying from the time I was a child. LEAVITT: I have never reached out to female aviators over male aviators, to be honest, because I have always kept a very gender-neutral mindset. Leavitt was about to become a feminist icon. In April 2021, she was appointed to replace Major General John T. Rauch as Chief of Safety of the United States Air Force, and assumed office Women still couldn't be in ground combat but they could fly fighter jets. 2007 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence That July, she began training in the F-15E at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. "It helped that once we started flying, people began to see that we were there because of our abilities and not our gender," Leavitt said in an exclusive telephone interview with The Associated Press. Leavitt is now a command pilot, an Air Force designation that means she has logged more than 3,000 hours. Preszler and McSally both mentioned instances when senior officers refused to shake their hands or turned their backs in response to a greeting. "I don't see it as a `first' sort of thing. A few months later, she received a call from Air Force leadership. Additionally, she directs research to promote safety awareness and mishap prevention, oversees mishap investigations, evaluates corrective actions and ensures implementation. The Air Force valued different perspectives. 16. Why should we love God? Your previous username and password will not work on the new website. April 2007 July 2009, Assistant Director of Operations. 19. In this week's Sunday Conversation, host Rachel Martin speaks with Col. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force's first female fighter pilot, about gender in the Air Force. Claire Danes, Having been in the newspaper business for a long, long time, I often wonder, Why do we actually need to know about something like a bus crash in Bangladesh that has no effect on us at all? (There were no press releases or news conferences highlighting her graduation.). 1. | Sitemap |. Leavitt has served in a variety of flying, staff and command assignments, and has commanded at the flight, squadron and wing level. Forces Korea, Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, South Korea, as a major January 1998July 1998, Student, U.S. Air Force Weapons Instructor Course, F-15E Division, Nellis AFB, Nev. All rights reserved. 13. Jeannie Leavitt raised her hand. (Photo // Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum) We dont want to all think the samewe want the diversity of thought. Jeannie Marie Leavitt (ne Flynn; born c. 1967) is a United States Air Force (USAF) general officer. Rank Service Battles Quotes Interviews Career Personal life Early life. Manage My Data It's just one more feather in her cap.". ", Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. July 2004September 2005, Chief of Special Technical Operations, U.S. When you see what's happening now in the debates and the conversations, what's your take on all of this? Problem was women couldn't do that until the early 1990s. LEAVITT: It probably dates back to college and there's a program where you can go shadow people in your career field. 15. Enjoy reading and share 9 famous quotes about Jeannie Marie Leavitt with everyone. Leavitt was the guest speaker for a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and hosted professional development events during her visit. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 17. Col. Jeannie Leavitt has become the first woman to take command of an Air Force combat fighter wing Friday in North Carolina. Her operational experiences include operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. When they do, the results are often a muddled, self-conscious message. The F-16s were flying for the first time with weapon capabilities that allowed them to seek out and attack enemy radar, paving the way for the F-15s to follow through and conduct airstrikes. There were people who were waiting to see how Id do., When she graduated in 1998, she had grown tired of being separated out from her male colleagues and put in front of cameras for news conferences every time she broke a barrier. June 2020August 2021, Director of Operations and Communications, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas MARTIN: We are talking to you at a time when there's a lot of conversations about women in combat in the military. People [were] totally supportive of her generally (Oh, shes so great, shes top of the class), but as soon as she was going to buck the systemor think about bucking the systemI remember a lot of pressure, a lot of denigration, a lot of really trying to clamp down on her to pressure her not to do that., Leavitt characterized the chatter around her as a lot of unsolicited advice.. 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