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Gen. Bussiere Retires as Air Force Faces Leadership Shifts
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- Gen. Thomas Bussiere retires from U.S. Air Force on October 2, 2025.
- He will remain in service after retirement.
- His nomination for vice chief of staff was withdrawn in early September.
- Gen. David Allvin retires in November, and Gen. Wilsbach is nominated as next chief.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced fitness standards and changes to the complaint process.
