Latest "Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost" stories

Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

Data and rockets: US military eyes new tech to supply far-flung forces

TRANSCOM hopes a rocket cargo program could one day fly a C-17's worth of cargo to any spot in the world in an hour.

By Stephen Losey

23 months ago

Senate confirms Van Ovost as US Transportation Command boss

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost will take over as head of U.S. Transportation Command on Oct. 15.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

The Air Force evacuated 124,000 people from Afghanistan, but its work still isn’t done

The U.S. Air Force is pivoting from orchestrating the massive exodus of over 124,000 Afghans and Americans from a country once again under Taliban rule, to a quieter role helping even more people leave on commercial and privately organized flights.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Massive ‘Mobility Guardian’ exercise to practice humanitarian aid response

At Mobility Guardian 2021, Air Mobility Command wants to test how much it can accomplish in the face of enemy weapons and communications jamming.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Air Force study on future aerial refueling tanker could start in 2022

The head of Air Mobility Command said the analysis will explore whether to make a future tanker autonomous.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago