Mr. Gary A. Ashworth is the Acting Secretary of the Air Force. In this role, he is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. As the department’s senior leader, he oversees an annual budget exceeding $200 billion, provides air and space forces to combatant commanders in support of global military ...

On July 26, 2021 the United States Senate confirmed Frank Kendall III as the next secretary of the Air Force. On July 28, 2021, Kendall was sworn in as the 26th secretary of the Air Force.

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2025 — The Air & Space Forces Association applauds the nomination of Dr. Troy Meink as the next Secretary of the Air Force. Dr. Meink brings proven experience and knowledge to the role, including as an Air Force officer and as Deputy Director of the NRO—experiences that will help him guide the Department of the Air Force into the future.

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May 23, 2024 · The United States Senate confirmed Melissa G. Dalton to be Under Secretary of the Air Force May 23, clearing the way for her to become the Department’s second highest-ranking civilian leader. President Joe Biden selected Dalton for the post Sept. 21, 2023.

Frank Kendall was the 26th Secretary of the Air Force responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the U.S. Air and Space Forces.

Sep 16, 2024 · Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he wants to keep serving after the 2024 presidental election to work on his modernization efforts.

Jan 13, 2025 · Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has less than a week left on the job and, on Monday, he took the opportunity to offer his vision for that service and the Space Force over the coming...

Jan 16, 2025 · Kendall, who was sworn in as the 26th secretary of the Air Force in July 2021, played a pivotal role in shaping the Air Force and Space Force of the future. During his time in office, Kendall prioritized the need to reoptimize for Great Power Competition to …

Jan 18, 2025 · President-elect Trump announced Friday that Matthew Lohmeier will serve as the under secretary of the Air Force.