Thomas A. Bussiere
Thomas Bussiere | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank | General |
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Thomas A. Bussiere (born 1963) is a United States Air Force general who has served as commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command since December 7, 2022.[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]
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[3]
| Rank | Date |
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 Second Lieutenant |
October 19, 1985 |
 First Lieutenant |
October 19, 1987 |
 Captain |
October 19, 1989 |
 Major |
August 1, 1997 |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
January 1, 2002 |
 Colonel |
December 1, 2006 |
 Brigadier General |
August 3, 2012 |
 Major General |
June 5, 2015 |
 Lieutenant General |
August 24, 2018 |
 General |
December 7, 2022 |
References
- ^ "General Officer Announcement". United States Department of Defense. October 12, 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. October 12, 2022. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Thomas A. Bussiere (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. May 14, 2021. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 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". January 14, 2020.
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