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| Inaugural holder | Dr. Ivan Alexander Getting |
The Chief Scientist of the Air Force is the most senior science and technology representative in the United States Department of the Air Force. The current Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force is Victoria Coleman, sworn in on April 6, 2021. [1] [2]
The Chief Scientist of the Air Force has several roles and responsibilities, including: [3]
The Office of the Chief Scientist has conducted several strategic studies including:
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