The Senate on Thursday voted 52-46 to confirm Matthew Lohmeier, a former fighter pilot and Space Force guardian, as the 29th under secretary of the Air Force.
The service said Thursday Lohmeier will work with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink to oversee more than $200 billion in assets and help organize, train and equip the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.
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“I’d like to welcome Matt to the team. His prior service makes him an excellent fit to help us strengthen the readiness and warrior ethos of the Air and Space Forces in order to defend our nation,” Meink said.
“I’m impressed by his dedication and focus on service culture and grateful for his advocacy for Department resources and modernization, and I know he will be a great asset to our Total Force Airmen, Guardians, and military families,” the secretary added.
Lohmeier said he is honored to work alongside Meink in support of airmen and guardians.
“They deserve all of the best tools, training, and support they need to perform their missions in an increasingly complex and quickly evolving threat environment,” he added.
Who Is Matthew Lohmeier?
Lohmeier has nearly two decades of experience in the Department of the Air Force. He served as a commander of a space-based missile warning squadron and logged 1,200 flight hours in the T-38 and F-15C aircraft.
The Arizona native is a public speaker and author who graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2006.
He has master’s degrees in military operational art and science and in military strategy from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies.
