The next secretary of the U.S. Air Force will be Michael B. Donley, who has been serving as the acting secretary since June 21, 2008. He is the former director of administration and management for the Defense Department. He has more than 30 years of experience in the national security community, including service in the Senate, White House, and the Pentagon. His nomination to the position of secretary on July 22nd and his confirmation appears to be clear for a full, formal appointment by the president. Donley will be the 22nd Air Force secretary. Donley served in the U.S. Army's 18th Airborne Corps and 5th Special Forces Group from 1972 to 1975 and he holds a bachelor and master's degree in international relations from the University of Southern California.