💨 Abstract

The Senate confirmed Troy Meink as the Secretary of the Air Force with a 74-25 vote. Meink, a former Air Force navigator and space expert, has nearly four decades of military and government experience, including managing sensitive satellite intelligence and the military's space portfolio. He will lead both the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, assuming the role as the Trump administration focuses on enhancing the nation’s space capabilities, including the “Golden Dome” missile defense system.

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