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United States Secretary of the Air Force

The Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF, or SAF/OS) is the Head of the Department of the Air Force. It is an organization within the Department of Defense of the United States of America.

Secretary of the Air Force
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Incumbent
Frank Kendall III
since July 28, 2021
Department of the Air Force
StyleMadam Secretary
The Honorable
(formal address in writing)
Reports toSecretary of Defense
Deputy Secretary of Defense
AppointerThe President
with the advice and consent of the Senate
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderStuart Symington
FormationSeptember 18, 1947
Succession4th in SecDef succession
DeputyThe Under Secretary
(principal civilian deputy)
The Chief of Staff
(military advisor and deputy)
SalaryLevel II of the Executive Schedule
WebsiteOfficial Website

The Secretary of the Air Force is appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.[1] The Secretary reports to the Secretary of Defense and/or the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and is by statute responsible for and has the authority to conduct all the affairs of the Department of the Air Force.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ 10 USC 8013 (a)
  2. ↑ 10 USC 8013 (a)-(b)


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