Coverage dated August 18, 2025

David Allvin, top Air Force general, to retire early

Headline from CBS News

Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Allvin announced he will retire in November, just two years into what is usually a four-year term as Air Force Chief of Staff.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Air Force’s top uniformed officer retiring early in latest Trump military shake-up (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Gen. David Allvin joins other top military officials who have stepped down or been fired by Trump’s Republican administration during a broader leadership upheaval

  2. Breaking Defense

    Air Force Chief Gen. David Allvin to retire in surprise move (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Breaking Defense's feed description

    Gen. David Allvin will step down "on or about Nov. 1," the Air Force announced today, but will remain in his post "until a replacement is confirmed."

  3. CBS News

    David Allvin, top Air Force general, to retire early (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Allvin announced he will retire in November, just two years into what is usually a four-year term as Air Force Chief of Staff.

  4. UPI

    U.S. Air Force chief of staff resigns early (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Gen. David Allvin has announced he is retiring early as the U.S. Air Force chief of staff, making him the latest high-ranking military member to leave the armed services amid the second Trump administration.

  5. Fox10 Phoenix

    Air Force Chief Gen. David Allvin to retire as Trump reshapes military leadership (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Gen. David Allvin, the Air Force’s chief of staff, will retire on Nov. 1, two years into his four-year term, the Air Force announced,

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