Jacqueline Van Ovost

Jacqueline Van Ovost
Jacqueline Van Ovost
Born	September 29, 1965; Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1988–present
Rank	General
Commands held	United States Transportation Command; Air Mobility Command; 89th Airlift Wing; 12th Flying Training Wing; 384th Air Refueling Squadron;
Battles/wars	Gulf War; War in Afghanistan;
Awards	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2); Defense Superior Service Medal (2); Legion of Merit (2); Bronze Star (2);
Alma mater	United States Air Force Academy (BS); California State University, Fresno (MS); Air University (MMAS, MS)

Jacqueline Desiree Van Ovost (born September 29, 1965) 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. 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.

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