WASHINGTON (AP) – The Air Force’s best uniformed officer is expected to retire early in the latest Reforming military leaders President Donald Trump’s second term.
General David Albin will continue to serve as chief of service until the Senate confirms his replacement. Air Force It was announced on Monday. He hopes to retire around November 1st, two years after his four-year term, he said in a statement.
Allbin joins other top military personnel who have been resigned or fired by Trump’s Republican administration during broader leadership upheavals, including the plan of Defense Secretary Pete Hegses. Reduce the number of senior military positions What he calls efficient effort Purge of the top officer It was believed to support diversity, equity and inclusive programs.
For example, Trump Dismissed Air Force General CQ Brown Jr. As chairman of the co-chief of staff in February. Brown was the second black general to chair, and the Air Force General later I took over the role.
A command pilot with over 4,600 flight times, Allvin has been appointed Secretary of the Air Force by Democrat Joe Biden since November 2023.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Chief of Staff of the 23rd Air Force. I am grateful for the faith of Secretary Make, Secretary Hegses and President Trump to lead our service,” Allvin said in an Air Force statement.
When asked for details on Allvin’s departure, the Air Force directed the Associated Press to its statement.
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