Trump Nominates Former US Space Force Commander for Key Air Force Role

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, a former US Space Force commander and fighter pilot, to serve as the next Undersecretary of the Air Force, according to an announcement made Friday night. The nomination marks a transition from the new entity to its parent branch within the Department of Defense. Details about Lohmeier's background and qualifications have not been released yet. Trump is set to take office in January 2021.