Jacqueline Desiree Van Ovost (born September 29, 1965)[1] is a United States Air Forcegeneral who has served as the 14th commander of the United States Transportation Command since October 15, 2021. She was nominated to that post by President Biden on March 5, 2021.[2] Van Ovost had previously served as the commander of the Air Mobility Command from August 2020 to October 2021. In early 2021, she was the only active-duty female four-star general officer in the United States.[3]
On July 20, 2020, the Senate confirmed Van Ovost as commander of Air Mobility Command (AMC), a major command (MAJCOM) of the Air Force; Van Ovost also gained her fourth-star.[5] She replaced retiring AMC commanding Gen. Maryanne Miller, under whom she served as AMC's deputy commander, on August 20, 2020.[6] Van Ovost served as AMC Commander until she relinquished command on October 5, 2021.[2] In preparation for her expected confirmation as TRANSCOM head, President Biden nominated United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) deputy commander Lt. Gen.Michael Minihan to replace Van Ovost as AMC commander.[7]
This article incorporates public domain material from Jacqueline Van Ovost. United States Air Force. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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^"General Officer Announcement". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
^"PN237 — Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
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^"Webcast: TRANSCOM Welcomes New Commander". DVIDS. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
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Jacqueline Desiree Van Ovost born September 29 1965 1 is a United States Air Force general who has served as the 14th commander of the United States Transportation Command since October 15 2021 She was nominated to that post by President Biden on March 5 2021 2 Van Ovost had previously served as the commander of the Air Mobility Command from August 2020 to October 2021 In early 2021 she was the only active duty female four star general officer in the United States 3 Jacqueline Van OvostBorn 1965 09 29 September 29 1965 age 58 Arlington Heights Illinois U S AllegianceUnited StatesService wbr branchUnited States Air ForceYears of service1988 presentRankGeneralCommands heldUnited States Transportation CommandAir Mobility Command89th Airlift Wing12th Flying Training Wing384th Air Refueling SquadronBattles warsGulf WarWar in AfghanistanAwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal 2 Defense Superior Service Medal 2 Legion of Merit 2 Bronze Star 2 Alma materUnited States Air Force Academy BS California State University Fresno MS Air University MMAS MS Contents 1 Education 2 Military career 2 1 Early career 2 2 Air Mobility Command 2 3 Transportation Command nomination 3 Awards and decorations 4 Effective dates of promotion 5 References 6 External linksEducation editVan Ovost received a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988 After commissioning into the US Air Force she attended Undergraduate Pilot Training 1989 followed by U S Air Force Test Pilot School 1994 4 Van Ovost holds master s degrees from California State University Fresno in mechanical engineering 1996 from Air Command and Staff College in military arts and sciences 1999 and from Air War College in strategic studies 2004 4 Military career edit nbsp Van Ovost flying a Boeing KC 46A Pegasus February 6 2021 nbsp Gen Jacqueline Van Ovost with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and Lt Gen Laura Richardson at the Oval Office White House March 10 2021 nbsp Van Ovost assumes command of USTRANSCOM from General Stephen R Lyons on October 15 2021 Early career edit Van Ovost was commissioned upon graduation from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988 She attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Reese Air Force Base now the Reese Technology Center and graduated in 1989 She is also a graduate of the U S Air Force Test Pilot School and is a command pilot with more than 4 200 hours in more than 30 aircraft including the C 32A C 17A C 141B and KC 135R Even further Van Ovost was an Instructor Pilot for the Test Pilot School 4 Van Ovost s notable military assignments include Vice Commander of the United States Air Force Expeditionary Center 2012 13 Deputy Director for Politico Military Affairs Europe NATO Russia in the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate J5 of the Joint Staff 2013 15 Vice Director for the Joint Staff 2015 17 Director of Staff at Headquarters Air Force 2017 2020 and Deputy Commander of Air Mobility Command April 2020 August 2020 4 Air Mobility Command edit On July 20 2020 the Senate confirmed Van Ovost as commander of Air Mobility Command AMC a major command MAJCOM of the Air Force Van Ovost also gained her fourth star 5 She replaced retiring AMC commanding Gen Maryanne Miller under whom she served as AMC s deputy commander on August 20 2020 6 Van Ovost served as AMC Commander until she relinquished command on October 5 2021 2 In preparation for her expected confirmation as TRANSCOM head President Biden nominated United States Indo Pacific Command INDOPACOM deputy commander Lt Gen Michael Minihan to replace Van Ovost as AMC commander 7 Transportation Command nomination edit On March 6 2021 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that President Biden had nominated Van Ovost to become commander of United States Transportation Command TRANSCOM 8 Her nomination was sent to the Senate on March 5 2021 9 Her nomination was originally recommended by then Defense Secretary Mark Esper and General Mark Milley but Esper later delayed it until after the 2020 United States presidential election due to his concerns of the Trump administration s possible reaction against nominating women to such high leadership positions 10 11 Van Ovost s nomination hearings to head TRANSCOM were held before the Senate Armed Services Committee on September 23 2021 12 13 14 She was confirmed by the U S Senate by unanimous consent on October 1 2021 and assumed command on October 15 2021 becoming the second woman to lead a unified combatant command after General Lori Robinson 15 16 Awards and decorations edit nbsp U S Air Force Command Pilot Badge nbsp Headquarters Air Force Badge nbsp United States Transportation Command Badge nbsp Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge nbsp nbsp Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster nbsp nbsp Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster nbsp nbsp Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster nbsp nbsp Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters nbsp Air Medal nbsp nbsp Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster nbsp Joint Service Commendation Medal nbsp Air Force Commendation Medal nbsp nbsp Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster nbsp nbsp Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster nbsp nbsp Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with silver oak leaf cluster nbsp Air Force Organizational Excellence Award nbsp Air Force Recognition Ribbon nbsp nbsp National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star nbsp nbsp nbsp Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars nbsp nbsp nbsp Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two service stars nbsp Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal nbsp Global War on Terrorism Service Medal nbsp Armed Forces Service Medal nbsp Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal nbsp Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters nbsp Air Force Training Ribbon nbsp Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia nbsp Kuwait Liberation Medal Kuwait Effective dates of promotion editInsignia Rank Date nbsp General Aug 20 2020 nbsp Lieutenant general Nov 8 2017 nbsp Major general May 22 2015 nbsp Brigadier general Aug 2 2012 nbsp Colonel Dec 1 2006 nbsp Lieutenant colonel May 1 2001 nbsp Major Aug 1 1998 nbsp Captain June 1 1992 nbsp First lieutenant June 1 1990 nbsp Second lieutenant June 1 1988 4 References edit nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from Jacqueline Van Ovost United States Air Force Retrieved May 9 2020 Brig Gen Jacqueline D Van Ovost Military Hall of Honor Retrieved March 5 2021 a b Everstine Brian W March 8 2021 Van Ovost Tapped to Lead TRANSCOM New Bosses Named for SOUTHCOM and INDOPACOM Air Force Magazine Retrieved July 16 2021 Van Ovost Sworn in as AMC Boss Becoming Military s Only Female Four Star airforcemag com a b c d e General Jacqueline D Van Ovost Biographies United States Air Force February 2021 Retrieved March 5 2021 Everstine Brian W July 24 2020 Senate Confirms New Bosses of AMC ACC Air Force Magazine Retrieved July 16 2021 Losey Stephen August 21 2020 Gen Van Ovost takes the reins at Air Mobility Command Air Force Times Retrieved July 16 2021 Cohen Rachel July 15 2021 Biden nominates new Air Mobility Command boss Air Force Times Retrieved July 16 2021 General Officer Announcement U S Department of Defense Retrieved 2021 03 07 PN237 Gen Jacqueline D Van Ovost Air Force 117th Congress 2021 2022 U S Congress Retrieved 2021 03 07 Schmitt Eric Cooper Helene 2021 02 17 Promotions for Female Generals Were Delayed Over Fears of Trump s Reaction The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2021 02 21 Everstine Brian W 2021 02 17 Report AMC Boss Expected to be Nominated to Lead TRANSCOM Air Force Magazine Retrieved 2021 02 21 PN237 1 nominee for Air Force 117th Congress 2021 2022 www congress gov 2021 03 05 Retrieved 2021 07 17 McCullough Amy 2021 07 14 Biden Nominates First Commander for Space Systems Command New Boss at AMC Air Force Magazine Retrieved 2021 07 17 Nomination Van Ovost U S Senate Committee on Armed Services Retrieved 2021 09 17 Cohen Rachel S 2021 07 16 Biden nominates new Air Mobility Command boss Defense News Retrieved 2021 07 17 Webcast TRANSCOM Welcomes New Commander DVIDS Retrieved October 15 2021 External links edit nbsp Media related to Jacqueline D Van Ovost at Wikimedia CommonsMilitary officesPreceded byRichard M Clark Commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing2008 2010 Succeeded byRichard MurphyPreceded bySteven Harrison Commander of the 89th Airlift Wing2010 2012 Succeeded byMichael MinihanPreceded byStayce Harris Director of Staff of the United States Air Force2017 2020 Succeeded byTimothy G FayPreceded byMaryanne Miller Commander of the Air Mobility Command2020 2021 Succeeded byMichael MinihanPreceded byStephen R Lyons Commander of the United States Transportation Command2021 present IncumbentU S order of precedence ceremonial Preceded byJohn C Aquilinoas Commander of U S Indo Pacific Command Order of precedence of the United Statesas Commander of U S Transportation Command Succeeded byLaura J Richardsonas Commander of U S Southern Command Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jacqueline Van Ovost amp oldid 1187300354, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
