Matthew Donovan

Matthew P. Donovan[2] (born 1958) is a United States Air Force veteran and government official who served as the United States Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness from March 23, 2020 to January 20, 2021. He also served as United States Under Secretary of the Air Force from August 3, 2017[3] to March 23, 2020. 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
9th United States Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
In office
March 23, 2020 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byRobert Wilkie
Succeeded byGil Cisneros
26th United States Under Secretary of the Air Force
In office
August 3, 2017 – March 23, 2020
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byLisa Disbrow
Succeeded byGina Ortiz Jones
Acting United States Secretary of the Air Force
In office
June 1, 2019 – October 18, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
DeputyJohn P. Roth (acting)
Preceded byHeather Wilson
Succeeded byBarbara Barrett
Personal details
Born1957 or 1958 (age 65–66)[1]
Hancock, New Hampshire, U.S.[2]
Political partyRepublican
EducationRegis 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 service1977–2008[2]
RankColonel
AwardsDefense 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

References
  1. "Matthew Donovan to become acting Air Force secretary at end of month". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  2. Resume of Colonel Matthew P. Donovan
  3. Kheel, Rebecca (August 2, 2017). "Navy secretary, seven other Pentagon posts confirmed". The Hill. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
  4. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration". whitehouse.gov. June 29, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017 – via National Archives.Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the White House.
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