Matthew Donovan
Matthew P. Donovan[2] (born 1958 or 1959) is a United States Air Force veteran and government official who has served as the United States Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness since March 23, 2020. He served as United States Under Secretary of the Air Force from August 3, 2017[3] to December 27, 2019. He had simultaneously served as the Acting United States Secretary of the Air Force from June 1, 2019 to October 18, 2019.[1] Donovan previously served as majority policy director for the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. Donovan served 31 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a colonel. His service included tours as commander of the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School and of the 95th Fighter Squadron.[4]
Matt Donovan | |
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| 9th United States Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness | |
| Assumed office March 23, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Robert Wilkie |
| In office December 13, 2019 – March 3, 2020 Acting | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | James N. Stewart (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Alexis Lasselle Ross (acting) |
| 26th United States Under Secretary of the Air Force | |
| In office August 3, 2017 – December 27, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Lisa Disbrow |
| Succeeded by | Shon J. Manasco (acting) |
| Acting United States Secretary of the Air Force | |
| In office June 1, 2019 – October 18, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | John P. Roth (acting) |
| Preceded by | Heather Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Barrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 or 1959 (age 61–62)[1] Hancock, New Hampshire, U.S.[2] |
| Education | Regis University (BS) Webster University (MS) Air University (MMAS) United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1977[2]–2008 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
| *John P. Roth served as Acting Under Secretary from June 1, 2019 – October 18, 2019 while Donovan served as Acting Secretary. | |
Education
- 1981: Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Regis University
- 1986: Squadron Officer School
- 1995: Master of Science in Management, Webster University
- 1997: Air Command and Staff College (distinguished graduate)
- 1998: Master of Airpower Art and Science, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies of Air University
- 1998: Master of Military Art and Science, School of Advanced Military Studies of United States Army Command and General Staff College
References
- "Matthew Donovan to become acting Air Force secretary at end of month". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- Resume of Colonel Matthew P. Donovan
- Kheel, Rebecca (August 2, 2017). "Navy secretary, seven other Pentagon posts confirmed". The Hill. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration". The White House. June 29, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the White House.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lisa Disbrow |
United States Under Secretary of the Air Force 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Shon J. Manasco Acting |
| Preceded by Heather Wilson |
United States Secretary of the Air Force Acting 2019 |
Succeeded by Barbara Barrett |
| Preceded by Robert Wilkie |
United States Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 2020–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
