head of the Department of the Air Force From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Department of the Air Force | |
 Flag of the Secretary of the Air Force | |
| Department of the Air Force | |
| Style | Madam Secretary The Honorable (formal address in writing) |
| Reports to | Secretary of Defense Deputy Secretary of Defense |
| Appointer | The President with the advice and consent of the Senate |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Stuart Symington |
| Formation | September 18, 1947 |
| Succession | 4th in SecDef succession |
| Deputy | The Under Secretary (principal civilian deputy) The Chief of Staff (military advisor and deputy) |
| Salary | Level II of the Executive Schedule |
| Website | Official 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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