Video: SecAF message to Airmen Published Dec. 23, 2013 Air Force News Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, gives her first remarks as secretary of the Air Force about what Airmen and their families can expect from her in the future. Her message can be seen by clickin on the link below: SecAF message to Airmen on AF.mil James is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including the organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its more than 690,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen and their families. James was confirmed as secretary Dec. 13, and sworn in Dec. 20. (Courtesy of Air Force Public Affairs Agency Operating Location - P)