119th Congress Nominee record
Troy Meink
Latest nomination Department of Defense
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Troy Meink’s Air Force biography describes a career in military aviation, engineering and space-system acquisition before his 2025 secretary appointment. His earlier responsibilities included leadership at the National Reconnaissance Office.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Troy E. Meink.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- He entered the Air Force through South Dakota State’s ROTC program in 1988 and began as a tanker navigator and instructor. [1]
- The Air Force records a mechanical-engineering bachelor’s degree and Ohio State master’s and doctoral degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering. [1]
- His acquisition work included military satellite communications and NRO geospatial-intelligence systems; the biography lists principal deputy director service from 2020 to May 2025. [1]
- The official biography reports three patents and 20 journal or conference articles; these are agency-reported accomplishments. [1]
Nomination history
PN12-30: Secretary of the Air Force
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Troy Meink
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- Listed state
- Virginia
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 74–25
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 25. Record Vote Number: 246.
What the sources establish
- The available biography is labeled current as of May 2025 and is used for historical career facts.
- Patent and publication totals were not independently checked against patent or journal databases.
Sources and review date
Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.
- Dr. Troy E. Meink — Air Force biography
U.S. Air Force. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.
A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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