Gary Ashworth | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2025 | |
Acting United States Secretary of the Air Force | |
Assumed office January 20, 2025 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Frank Kendall III |
Succeeded by | Troy Meink (nominee) |
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition | |
In office May 29, 2024 – January 20, 2025 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Cara L. Abercrombie |
Succeeded by | Steven J. Morani (acting) |
2nd Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition | |
In office March 5, 2024 – May 29, 2024 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Stacy A. Cummings |
Succeeded by | John M. Tenaglia |
Personal details | |
Education | Lehigh University (BS) South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (MS) |
Gary A. Ashworth is an American retired Lieutenant Colonel who has served as the acting United States Secretary of the Air Force since January 2025.