General David Allvin, the 23rd Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, had in August 2025 announced his retirement two years before his scheduled date. President Donald Trump on September 30 named General Kenneth Wilsbach as the next USAF Chief of Staff. General Wilsbach has flown combat jets like F-22 Raptor, F-15 Eagle, and F-16 Fighting Falcon in conflict zones.