The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) (abbreviated SAF/AQ) is a civilian office in the United States Department of the Air Force.

The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) is the United States Air Force

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 service acquisition executive (SAE), responsible for all Air Force research, development and non-space acquisition activities. This executive provides direction, guidance and supervision of all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, approval and execution of acquisition plans, policies and programs. The SAE directs $30 billion annual investments that include major programs like the KC-X, F-22A, F-35, C-17 and munitions, as well as capability areas such as information technology and command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. The SAE formulates and executes the $210 billion Air Force investment strategy to acquire systems and support services to provide combat capability to joint warfighting commanders. The organization's mission is: Acquire and support warfighter capabilities through responsive business solutions, while it's vision is: Agile sourcing through innovative strategic solutions developed by multi-skilled professionals who anticipate and deliver warfighting capabilities.

As of April 2009, the acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) is Mr. David M. Van Buren.

Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force (Acquisition) (Incomplete List)

Name	Assumed Office	Left Office	President President of the United States The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....  Appointed By	Secretary United States Secretary of the Air Force The Secretary of the Air Force is the Head of the Department of the Air Force, a component organization within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Secretary of the Air Force is appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate...  Served Under
Alton G. Keel, Jr. Alton G. Keel, Jr. Alton Gold Keel, Jr. is an American engineer, diplomat, and businessman.Keel attended the University of Virginia, where he earned a bachelor of science in aerospace engineering in 1966 and a Ph.D. in 1970...	1981	1982	Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....	Verne Orr Verne Orr Verne Orr was the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. From California, he was a businessman and educator who served in both state and national government positions.-Early life:Verne Orr was born on November 12, 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa...
Thomas E. Cooper Thomas E. Cooper Thomas Edward Cooper is a United States scientist and businessman who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force from 1983 to 1987.-Biography:...	1983	1987	Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....	Verne Orr Verne Orr Verne Orr was the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, appointed by President Ronald Reagan. From California, he was a businessman and educator who served in both state and national government positions.-Early life:Verne Orr was born on November 12, 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa... , Russell A. Rourke Russell A. Rourke Russell A. Rourke was a lawyer and public official. He served in key staff positions on Capital Hill and in senior executive positions within the Federal Government... , Edward C. Aldridge, Jr.
John J. Welch, Jr. John J. Welch, Jr. John James "Jack" Welch, Jr. was a United States scientist and businessman who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force from 1987 to 1992.-Biography:...	1987	1992	Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....	Edward C. Aldridge, Jr., Donald Rice Donald Rice Donald Blessing Rice is a California businessman and senior government official. He has been president and chief executive officer of several large companies including RAND Corporation, and has sat on numerous boards of directors, including Wells Fargo & Company...
G. Kim Wincup G. Kim Wincup G. Kim Wincup was United States Assistant Secretary of the Army from 1989 to 1992 and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force in 1992.-Biography:...	1992	1992	George H. W. Bush George H. W. Bush George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...	Donald Rice Donald Rice Donald Blessing Rice is a California businessman and senior government official. He has been president and chief executive officer of several large companies including RAND Corporation, and has sat on numerous boards of directors, including Wells Fargo & Company...
Clark G. Fiester Clark G. Fiester Clark George Fiester was a United States businessman who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force from 1993 until his death in a plane crash in 1995.-Biography:...	1993	1995	Bill Clinton Bill Clinton William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...	Sheila Widnall
Lawrence J. Delaney Lawrence J. Delaney Lawrence John Delaney is a United States scientist and businessman who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force from 1999 to 2001, and briefly as Acting United States Secretary of the Air Force in 2001.-Biography:Lawrence J...	1999	2001	Bill Clinton Bill Clinton William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...	F. Whitten Peters
Marvin R. Sambur Marvin R. Sambur Marvin R. Sambur is a United States engineer and businessman who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force from 2001 to 2005.-Biography:...	2001	January 2005	George W. Bush George W. Bush George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....	James G. Roche James G. Roche Dr. James G. Roche was the 20th Secretary of the Air Force, serving from January 20, 2001 to January 20, 2005. Prior to serving as secretary, Roche served in the United States Navy for 23 years, and as an executive with Northrop Grumman....
Sue C. Payton Sue C. Payton Sue C. Payton was United States Assistant Secretary of the Air Force from 2006 to 2010.-Biography:Sue C. Payton was educated at Eastern Illinois University, receiving a B.S. in education in 1972. She later returned to school at the University of Southern California and earned an M.S...	2006	2009	George W. Bush George W. Bush George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....	Michael Wynne Michael Wynne Michael W. Wynne is an American business executive and was the 21st United States Secretary of the Air Force. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates asked for and received his resignation Michael W. Wynne (born September 4, 1944) is an American business executive and was the 21st United States... , Michael B. Donley Michael B. Donley Michael Bruce Donley is the 22nd Secretary of the United States Air Force. Donley has 30 years of experience in the national security community, including service on the staff of the United States Senate, White House and The Pentagon...
David M. Van Buren David M. Van Buren David M. Van Buren has been the Acting United States Assistant Secretary of the Air Force since April 2009.-Biography:David M. Van Buren was educated at the University of Illinois, receiving a bachelor's degree in physical science in 1971. After college, he joined the United States Air Force as... (Acting)	April 2009	Present		Michael B. Donley Michael B. Donley Michael Bruce Donley is the 22nd Secretary of the United States Air Force. Donley has 30 years of experience in the national security community, including service on the staff of the United States Senate, White House and The Pentagon...