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Anthony B. (Tony) Krawietz

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs

Anthony Krawietz

Anthony B. (Tony) Krawietz is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. In this vital role he is responsible for shaping and implementing policies that impact the economic health and international competitiveness of the US aviation industry and broader transportation sector.

Tony served 27 years in the Air Force in operational, staff, and leadership positions.  As a global mobility pilot, Tony has over 4,800 hours flying the C-5 and C-17, supporting numerous conflicts, delivering humanitarian aid to disaster areas, and training the next generation of airlifters as an Instructor and Evaluator Pilot.  As a Squadron Commander in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Tony was the 8EAMS Commander, leading 24/7 operations of the largest aerial port and passenger terminal in the Middle East supporting all cargo and passengers in and out of Afghanistan and Iraq.  He was Vice Wing Commander of Dover AFB, DE leading C-5 and C-17 operations via the world’s busiest aerial cargo port, and leading the incredibly important and solemn mission of Dignified Transfer for our fallen warriors.  As the Wing Commander at Altus AFB, OK Tony led a fantastic team training KC-135 and C-17 aircrews in the mission of Global Mobility.  Tony rounded out his Air Force time supporting the SecAF and CSAF as the Commanders Action Group lead, and served his final 2 years as the Air Force Chair and Asst Professor at The Eisenhower School, Ft McNair, Washington DC.  Following his AF career Tony was a PM with Amyx supporting Army’s JIEDDO offices, a PM and BD lead for Air Force programs at LMI, and BD with AirbusUS supporting military aircraft and pursuing the KC-135 Tanker Replacement competition.

Tony holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the US Air Force Academy, an MS in Business from Websters University, an MA in Airpower Strategy from Air Command and Staff College, and an  MA in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Last updated: Thursday, February 5, 2026