Who is Secretary of the Air Force (SAF)?

• A. Dr. Troy E. Meink
• B. Dr. Deborah James
• C. Dr. Michael Brown
• D. Dr. Susan Lee

Answer: (A)

The role tested is identifying the civilian head of the Department of the Air Force. The Secretary of the Air Force is a civilian appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, serving as the top civilian authority for the department. This official leads policy, oversight, and resource decisions for both the Air Force and the Space Force, sets strategic direction, manages the budget and programs, and acts as the principal advisor to the President and the Secretary of Defense on air and space matters. The Secretary works closely with the military leadership, including the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, to ensure readiness and national security objectives are achieved. As of 2024, the Secretary of the Air Force is Frank Kendall. The other names listed do not hold this position.