Former Space Force commander nominated to serve as Air Force undersecretary: President-elect Donald Trump

Lohmeier was relieved of his command and subjected to an inspector general investigation launched by the Pentagon, according to a biography posted on Congress.gov.

After separating from active duty in September 2021, he became a public speaker and consultant on "matters of Marxist ideology and tactics, CRT, military culture, and the preservation of liberty," according to the biography.

Trump commended Lohmeier in the nomination announcement, writing Lohmeier "devoted his life to serving our Great Nation."

Lohmeier responded on X, thanking Trump for the nomination.

"I'm grateful for your trust, and am very much looking forward to continuing my service to our great men and women in uniform," he wrote. "To all men and women with a desire to serve your country in uniform, come join us now! We want the best, brightest, and strongest of you at this critical juncture in American history."

Lohmeier has master's degrees in military operational art and science, and military strategy, according to his biography. He lives with his wife and children in Idaho.

Department of Defense officials told Fox News Digital on Saturday "it would be inappropriate to comment on the President-elect's nominees for Department of Defense leadership roles."

The Space Force did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital requests for comment.

Fox News Digital's Hannah Grossman and Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi contributed to this story.