On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted by roll call to report out favorably the nominations of:
-Dr. Troy E. Meink to be Secretary of the Air Force
-Mr. Michael P. Duffey to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
-Mr. Emil G. Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
-Mr. Keith M. Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
-Lieutenant General John D. Caine, USAF (Retired) to be general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The nominations were immediately reported to the floor following the Committee's action.