Gary A. Ashworth
Gary Ashworth | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| United States Secretary of the Air Force | |
Acting | |
| In office January 20, 2025 – May 13, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Jennifer L. Miller (acting) Edwin Oshiba (acting) |
| Preceded by | Frank Kendall III |
| Succeeded by | Troy Meink |
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition | |
Acting | |
| In office May 29, 2024 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Cara L. Abercrombie |
| Succeeded by | Brent Ingraham (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Lehigh University (BS) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (MS) |
| Civilian awards | Distinguished Civilian Service Award |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1988–2009 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Military awards | |
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.