Laura Janse van Vuuren

Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Laura Janse van Vuuren is a South African Navy officer and the second woman to reach flag rank.

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.

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 at Thaba Tshwane from 1 January 2011.

Honours and awards

 * Medaille de la Defense Nationale Or ribbon.svg National Defence Medal (Gold) France
 * Medaille de la Defense Nationale Or ribbon.svg National Defence Medal (Gold) France
 * Medaille de la Defense Nationale Or ribbon.svg National Defence Medal (Gold) France
 * Medaille de la Defense Nationale Or ribbon.svg National Defence Medal (Gold) France
 * Medaille de la Defense Nationale Or ribbon.svg National Defence Medal (Gold) France
 * Medaille de la Defense Nationale Or ribbon.svg National Defence Medal (Gold) France