General Jacqueline Van Ovost is a renowned strategic leader, communicator, and aerospace expert whose résumé spans more than 36 years of exemplary military service. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy (‘88) in Aeronautical Engineering, and the respected U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, she is a command pilot with over 4,200 hours across 30+ aircraft types—including the C‑32A, C‑17A, C‑141B, KC‑135R, and KC‑46A (af.mil). Throughout her career, she has held command roles ranging from air refueling squadrons and flying training wings to the prestigious Presidential Airlift Wing. Serving as Commander of both Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command, Gen. van Ovost has led diverse teams in managing critical resources, enhancing mission capabilities, and implementing organizational reform—all while earning a reputation as an inspirational leader and incisive problem solver (af.mil).

As keynote speaker, General van Ovost brings unmatched insight into strategic global operations and aerospace innovation. Under her leadership, TRANSCOM executed historic logistics missions—including the largest non-combatant evacuation in U.S. history—and oversaw over $21 billion in military aid to Ukraine, large-scale airdrops into Gaza, and rapid emergency support efforts (airandspaceforces.com). Her background as a certified flight instructor in both general aviation and military aircraft further informs her compelling storytelling, giving audiences a rare, front‑seat view of tactical aviation decision‑making and strategic logistics. With a track record of driving reform, building capability, and inspiring excellence, General van Ovost will deliver a transformative keynote that energizes, educates, and equips your audience for mission success.