Jacqueline Van Ovost
Jacqueline Desiree Van Ovost (born September 29, 1965) is a General in the United States Air Force, who serves as the commander of the Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She was commissioned upon graduating from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988. She is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and 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.[2]
Jacqueline Van Ovost | |
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| Born | September 29, 1965 Arlington Heights, Illinois, US[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 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 Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
On August 20, 2020, Van Ovost was promoted to general and assigned as the commander of Air Mobility Command. With this promotion Van Ovost now serves as the only female 4-star in the U.S. military and only the 5th female 4-star in U.S. history.[3]
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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References
- "Lieutenant General Jacqueline D. Van Ovost > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". af.mil. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- "Van Ovost Sworn in as AMC Boss, Becoming Military's Only Female Four Star". airforcemag.com.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force document: "Jacqueline Van Ovost". Retrieved May 9, 2020.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Frederick S. Rudesheim |
Vice Director of the Joint Staff 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by Michael J. Dumont |
| Preceded by Stayce D. Harris |
Director of Staff of the United States Air Force 2017–2020 |
Succeeded by Timothy G. Fay |
| Preceded by Jon T. Thomas |
Deputy Commander of the Air Mobility Command 2020 |
Succeeded by Brian S. Robinson |
| Preceded by Maryanne Miller |
Commander of the Air Mobility Command 2020–present |
Incumbent |
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