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July 27, 2021
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WASHINGTON In a time when the U.S. Air Force is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts, a new official with decades-long service in defense issues is now the in the top civilian job.
On Monday, Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force. The vote reflected both Kendall’s well-known record in previous active duty and policy jobs and his philosophy for leading the Department of the Air Force.
Kendall will be able to more fully articulate his priorities and policy preferences for how best to position the Air and Space Forces to contend with China, Russia and other strategic competitors, as well as continue to modernize the force and adapt to budget pressures.