United States Under Secretary of the Air Force


The Under Secretary of the Air Force is the second-highest ranking civilian official in the Department of the Air Force of the United States of America, serving directly under the Secretary of the Air Force. In the absence of the Secretary, the Under Secretary exercises all the powers and duties of the Secretary and serves as Acting Secretary when the position of Secretary is vacant. The Under Secretary of the Air Force is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent the Senate.
The Secretary and Under Secretary, together with two military officers, constitute the senior leadership team of the Department of the Air Force.
The Under Secretary of the Air Force supervises the following officials:
The current Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force is Shon J. Manasco since December 27, 2019.

List of Under Secretaries of the Air Force