"I am incredibly honored to have served as the 23rd air force chief of staff. I thank Secretary of the Air Force, Troy Meink, Secretary Pete Hegseth, and President Donald Trump for the trust they placed in me to lead our force," Allvin said in a statement on 18/8.

General Allvin stated he will retire around 1/11. It remains unclear whether his resignation was voluntary or requested by Pentagon leaders.

The US air force declined to comment.

General Allvin addresses the US Congress on 6/6. Photo: AP

General Allvin addresses the US Congress on 6/6. Photo: AP

Allvin assumed his position in November 2023. In February 2024, he and other air force leaders announced a series of structural changes to the force, aimed at improving combat readiness.

This unexpected move is unusual, as air force chiefs of staff typically serve a full 4-year term. In recent years, only two air force chiefs have left their positions early: General CQ Brown, who became chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2023, and General Michael Moseley, who resigned in 2008 following a series of serious scandals.

Nhu Tam (According to Reuters, Defense News)