SecAF welcome message to Airmen Published Dec. 22, 2013 Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON -- To the Airmen of the United States Air Force: It's a huge privilege and the honor of a lifetime to serve as your 23rd Secretary of the Air Force. I want all of you to know that I will work very hard to ensure that I live up to the enormous trust that's been placed in me. I couldn't be more proud and excited to be on the team and part of the best Air Force in the world. I want to express my appreciation and commitment to being an effective advocate for you-- our civilian, Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and your families. Happy Holidays to each of you and your families! Deborah Lee James Secretary of the Air Force Watch SecAF first video here: SecAF message to Airmen on AF.mil SecAF message to Airmen on YouTube