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UPDATED: Gen. Bussiere still set to retire from Air Force

Gen. Thomas Bussiere is still slated to retire from the Air Force, despite an erroneous notice posted on Congress.gov indicating that he had been renominated for vice chief of staff of the Air Force.

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, delivers keynote remarks during the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

Editor’s Note: This story was updated after initial publication to reflect that a notice posted on Congress.gov indicating that Gen. Thomas Bussiere had been renominated to be the next vice chief of staff of the Air Force, was determined to be erroneous.

DefenseScoop previously reported the renomination, based on the notice posted on Congress.gov and an email from a Pentagon spokesperson that appeared to acknowledge that the nomination had been submitted. However, the notice posted on Congress.gov was later determined to be inaccurate.

After our story was published, a spokesperson from Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following statement: “Gen Bussiere publicly announced on Sept. 30 his decision to retire. The AFGSC change of command is scheduled for Nov. 4.”

Jon Harper

Written by Jon Harper

Jon Harper is Managing Editor of DefenseScoop, the Scoop News Group’s online publication focused on the Pentagon and its pursuit of new capabilities. He leads an award-winning team of journalists in providing breaking news and in-depth analysis on military technology and the ways in which it is shaping how the Defense Department operates and modernizes. You can also follow him on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) @Jon_Harper_

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