Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
| Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force | |
|---|---|
Headquarters Air Force identification badge | |
Flag of the vice chief of staff of the Air Force | |
since 2 February 2026 | |
| United States Air Force Air Staff | |
| Abbreviation | VCSAF |
| Reports to | Secretary of the Air Force Chief of Staff of the Air Force |
| Seat | The Pentagon, Arlington County, Virginia, United States |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | 4 years fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | 10 U.S.C. ยง 8034 |
| Formation | 1 October 1947 |
| First holder | Hoyt Vandenberg |
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. By statute, the VCSAF is appointed as a four-star general.
As of ~2 February 2026, the 42nd vice chief of staff of the Air Force is General John Lamontagne.