Gary A. Ashworth

• Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal (4)
• Air Force Commendation Medal
• Joint Service Achievement Medal
• Air Force Achievement Medal

Gary Ashworth
Official portrait, 2025
United States Secretary of the Air Force
Acting
In office January 20, 2025 –May 13, 2025

Gary A. Ashworth is an American retired lieutenant colonel who served as the acting United States Secretary of the Air Force from January 2025 until the Senate confirmed Dr. Troy Meink on 13 May 2025.

Education

Ashworth received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Lehigh University in 1987, and a Master of Science in electrical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1994. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

Ashworth served in the Air Force for over 20 years, before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. ^[1]

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump appointed Ashworth the acting United States Secretary of the Air Force. ^[3]

References

1. "GARY A. ASHWORTH". af.mil.
2. Webmaster, OUSD A&S. "OUSD A&S - Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition)". www.acq.osd.mil. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
3. Gordon, Chris (January 21, 2025). "Acquisition Official Tapped as Acting Air Force Secretary". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

Political offices
Preceded by Frank Kendall III	United States Secretary of the Air Force Acting 2025	Succeeded by Troy Meink