A previous fighter pilot will function as the next United States Undersecretary of the Air Force, President-elect Donald Trump revealed Friday night.
Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, a previous U.S. Space Force leader, appeared on Fox News to go over military preparedness in July, after declaring he was fired for slamming the “Marxist” DEI complex.
Lohmeier, a 2006 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, remained in the military for more than a years before signing up with the Space Force in 2020, where he concentrated on rocket caution systems.
Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier (United States Congress)
AREA FORCE COMMANDER WHO SAYS HE LOST PENSION FOR CRITICIZING DEI IN MILITARY OPENS UP ON BEING ‘BETRAYED'
He was fired less than a year later on, losing his pension, after appearing on The Steve Gruber Show to discuss his successful book, “Irresistible Revolution: Marxism's Goal of Conquest & & the Unmaking of the American Military. “
Lohmeier was eased of his command and subjected to an Inspector General examination introduced by the Pentagon, according to a bio published on Congress.gov.
After separating from active service in September 2021, he ended up being a speaker and specialist on “matters of Marxist ideology and techniques, CRT, military culture, and the conservation of liberty,” according to the bio.
Matthew Lohmeier (Buckley Space Force Base)
Trump applauded Lohmeier in the election statement, composing Lohmeier “dedicated his life to serving our Great Nation.”
“Matthew will deal with the GREAT Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth, to end the ravaging “woke” policies that have actually damaged our Military, and make our Country STRONG AGAIN,” Trump composed on Truth Social. “Congratulations Matthew!”
Lohmeier reacted on X, thanking Trump for the election.
“I'm grateful for your trust, and am quite eagerly anticipating continuing my service to our fantastic males and females in uniform,” he composed. “To all males and females with a desire to serve your nation in uniform, come join us now! We desire the very best, brightest, and greatest of you at this vital point in American history.”
Lohmeier has master's degrees in military functional art and science, and military method, according to his bio. He copes with his better half and kids in Idaho.
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The U.S. Space Force and Department of Defense did not instantly react to Fox News Digital ask for remark.
Fox News Digital's Hannah Grossman and Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi added to this story.
Alexandra Koch is a breaking news author for Fox News Digital. Prior to signing up with Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, criminal activity, religious beliefs, and the military in the southeast.
