Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin announced Monday that he will retire on or about November 1, 2025, halfway into his four-year term.
The announcement was unexpected, and Allvin did not provide a reason for stepping down early, according to the Air Force’s official statement.
Career and Service Record
Allvin, a 1986 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, has served nearly 40 years and logged over 4,600 flight hours as a command pilot.
He became the 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff on November 2, 2023, after serving as Vice Chief of Staff since 2020.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve as the 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff and I’m thankful for Secretary Meink, Secretary Hegseth and President Trump’s faith in me to lead our service,” Allvin said in the Air Force statement.
“More than anything, I’m proud to have been part of the team of Airmen who live out our core values of integrity, service and excellence every day as we prepare to defend this great nation.”
Transition and Successor
Allvin will remain in his role until