Trump names Virginia GOP chairman to Air Force post
- Rich Anderson has been nominated by President Donald Trump for the position of assistant secretary of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, as announced on Tuesday.
- Anderson is stepping down from his role as Virginia Republican Party Chairman, a position he held since 2020.
- He previously served as an Air Force colonel and as a representative in the House of Delegates before his party leadership.
- Anderson's departure follows Democratic Party Chair Susan Swecker's announced retirement on March 22 after 10 years of leadership.
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Trump taps Rich Anderson for Air Force job at Pentagon
Virginia Republican Party Chairman Rich Anderson is stepping down to become assistant secretary of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, which he left 16 years ago to pursue local and state politics in Prince William County.


Trump names Virginia GOP chairman to Air Force post
Virginia Republican Party Chairman Rich Anderson is stepping down to become assistant secretary of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, which he left 16 years ago to pursue local and state politics in Prince William County.
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