Frank Kendall Unanimously Voted New Air Force Sec Following Bipartisan Holds on Nomination On 7/27/21 at 12:11 AM EDT The Senate has confirmed Frank Kendall as Secretary of the Air Force by unanimous consent following a three-month delay. Kendall, who previously served in key Department of Defense (DoD) roles during the administration of former President Barack Obama, was nominated as Air Force Secretary by President Joe Biden in April. Holds from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) reportedly held up the nomination until the Senate confirmed Kendall until Monday night's voice vote.