Thomas A. Bussiere
Thomas Bussiere | |
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| Born | 1963 (age 62–63) |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Service years | 1985–2025 |
Rank | General |
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| Education | Norwich University (BS) Air University (MMAS, MS) United States Army War College (MS) |
Thomas A. Bussiere (born 1963) is a retired United States Air Force general who served as commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command from 7 December 2022 to 4 November 2025.[1][2] He most recently served as the deputy commander of the United States Strategic Command from 2020 to 2022.[3] He attended St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont (1981),[4] and was commissioned in 1985 through ROTC at Norwich University. Bussiere previously served, as Commander, Alaskan Command, United States Northern Command.[5][6]
In July 2025, he was nominated for reappointment as general and assignment as vice chief of staff of the Air Force.[7] However, on September 5, 2025, it was reported Bussiere's nomination was withdrawn with no explanation.[8]
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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United States Strategic Command Badge |
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Effective dates of promotions
| Rank[3] | Date |
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.svg.png) Second Lieutenant | 19 October 1985 |
.svg.png) First Lieutenant | 19 October 1987 |
.svg.png) Captain | 19 October 1989 |
.svg.png) Major | 1 August 1997 |
.svg.png) Lieutenant Colonel | 1 January 2002 |
.svg.png) Colonel | 1 December 2006 |
.svg.png) Brigadier General | 3 August 2012 |
.svg.png) Major General | 5 June 2015 |
.svg.png) Lieutenant General | 24 August 2018 |
.svg.png) General | 7 December 2022 |
References
- ↑ "General Officer Announcement". United States Department of Defense. 12 October 2022. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ↑ "PN2681 — Lt. Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere — Air Force". United States Congress. 12 October 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- 1 2 "Lieutenant General Thomas A. Bussiere (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. 14 May 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ↑ "Veterans, Community Honored at Academy Event".
- ↑ "Airman Magazine".
- ↑ "Airman Nominated as STRATCOM Deputy Commander". 14 January 2020.
- ↑ "PN401 — Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere — Air Force, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". U.S. Congress. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ Everstine, Brian (5 September 2025). "U.S. Air Force Vice Nominee Pulled, Adding To Leadership Uncertainty". Aviation Week. Aviation Week. Retrieved 23 September 2025.