Troy Meink
Troy Meink is the Deputy Director of the US National Reconnaissance Office and has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of the US Air Force. With a military career that began in 1988, Meink is recognized for his extensive experience in defense acquisition and technology development. During his recent Senate confirmation hearing, he emphasized the strategic importance of uncrewed systems in deterring military conflicts, particularly in the sensitive Taiwan Strait, highlighting China's growing military capabilities as a significant threat to regional stability.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 5.33 | 0.07% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 224,155 | $21,000,000 | 14,221$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 225,721 | $1,500,000 | 1,604$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 1,991 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,441 | $82,000 | 57$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 598 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,102 | $2,000,000 | 1,029$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 231,407 | $1,119,000 | 947$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 11 | 995,039,489 | 816,963 | $26,062,000 | 18,186$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers about the cost to retrofit a luxury Qatari plane for Air Force One.
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Jamaica:
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told senators that Hegseth has ordered the service to start planning how to update the jet to meet needed standards.
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Guatemala:
Troy Meink is the Secretary of the Air Force who discussed the modifications needed for the plane.
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Guyana:
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink discussed the necessary modifications for the aircraft.
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Brazil:
Troy Meink is the Secretary of the Air Force who commented on the modifications needed for the aircraft.
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Vietnam:
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink mentioned that any civilian aircraft would need significant modifications.
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United States:
Troy Meink, the Air Force secretary, discussed the modifications needed for the aircraft during Senate testimony.
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United States:
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told lawmakers that Hegseth had directed the Air Force to start planning to modify the plane.
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Brazil:
Troy Meink stated that significant modifications will be needed for the aircraft to transport Trump safely.
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Italy:
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink mentioned that the Golden Dome program is still in the conceptual phase.
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