Overview

• Allvin announced he will step down on or about Nov. 1 after roughly two years as chief of staff and will remain in the role until a Senate‑confirmed successor takes over.
• The Air Force’s statement offered no reason for the early departure and noted a formal retirement ceremony will occur later in the fall.
• Multiple outlets, citing anonymous sources, report Hegseth informed Allvin he was being asked to retire, though the Pentagon has not publicly explained the decision.
• Gen. Thomas Bussiere is described in reporting as a leading candidate to succeed Allvin, but the White House has not issued a nomination for the top job.
• The transition raises questions about continuity for Air Force modernization and reorganization efforts that have faced pauses and policy differences, including debates over ISR approaches and the E‑7 Wedgetail program.