Gary A. Ashworth

Gary Ashworth
Official portrait, 2025
United States Secretary of the Air Force
Acting
In office
January 20, 2025  May 13, 2025
PresidentDonald Trump
DeputyJennifer L. Miller (acting)
Edwin Oshiba (acting)
Preceded byFrank Kendall III
Succeeded byTroy Meink
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Acting
In office
May 29, 2024  January 20, 2025
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byCara L. Abercrombie
Succeeded byBrent Ingraham (acting)
Personal details
EducationLehigh University (BS)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (MS)
Civilian awardsDistinguished Civilian Service Award
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1988–2009
RankLieutenant 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.