Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
The vice chief of staff of the Air Force (VCSAF) is the second-highest-ranking military officer in the United States Air Force. If the chief of staff of the Air Force (CSAF) is absent or is unable to perform his duties, then the VCSAF assumes the duties and responsibilities of the CSAF. The VCSAF may also perform other duties that the secretary of defense (SECDEF), the secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) or the CSAF assigns to him. The VCSAF is appointed by the president of the United States and must be confirmed via majority vote by the Senate.[1] By statute, the VCSAF is appointed as a four-star general.
Not to be confused with Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force
VCSAF
The Pentagon, Arlington County, Virginia, United States
The President
with Senate advice and consent
4 years fixed term
1 October 1947
General James C. Slife has served as the vice chief of staff of the Air Force since 19 December 2023.[2]