WASHINGTON, DC (KELO AM) The President of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Heather Wilson, has been picked by Donald Trump to be U.S. Air Force Secretary.
Wilson, a former New Mexico Congresswoman, would be the first U.S. Air Force Academy Graduate to hold the position.
South Dakota's Congressional Delegation is unanamious in believing that South Dakota's loss is the country's gain.
Senator Mike Rounds: "Her experience as president of SDSM&T, U.S. Congresswoman and Air Force officer make her uniquely qualified for this important leadership position. I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Wilson in this new role.”
Senator John Thune: “As an Air Force veteran, former member of Congress, and now leader of one of the nation’s top science and engineering schools, Heather Wilson is uniquely qualified to help lead America’s airmen, and I look forward to supporting her nomination,”
U.S. Representative Kristi Noem: “I am confident her diversified experience, continually forward-looking vision, and bold leadership will enable our Air Force and the service men and women within it to fly, fight, win.”
Dr. Wilson has headed SDSM&T in Rapid City since 2013. The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold her confirmation hearings.